Honey plant flowering in Omsk
Beehive model calendar for a grid square of about 55 × 40 km around the city: 45 honey plants, main nectar flows from June to August. Dates are long-term averages; in a given year they shift by 1–2 weeks with the weather — the exact start of the flow is shown by scales under a control hive.
55.00° N, 73.12° E · square of about 55 × 40 km
Main nectar flows
- White clover
- peak June 7 – July 17
- Fireweed (rosebay willowherb)
- peak June 23 – July 28
- Yellow sweet clover
- peak June 28 – August 12
- White sweet clover
- peak July 2 – August 16
Flowering calendar
What blooms month by month
- April: Coltsfoot (likely), Goat willow (likely), Common dandelion, Norway maple (likely).
- May: Sour cherry (likely), Bilberry (likely), Bird cherry (likely), White dead-nettle (likely), Apple (orchards) (likely), Siberian peashrub, Winter oilseed rape (likely), Rowan (likely), Lingonberry (likely).
- June: Red clover, Raspberry (likely), White clover, Breckland thyme (likely), Sainfoin (likely), Alder buckthorn (likely), Tufted vetch, Russian olive, Viper's bugloss (likely), European dewberry, Alsike clover (likely), White mustard (likely), Fireweed (rosebay willowherb), Motherwort (likely), Spring oilseed rape (likely), Alfalfa, Small-leaved lime (likely), Yellow sweet clover, Lacy phacelia (likely).
- July: White sweet clover, Creeping thistle, Brown knapweed (likely), Buckwheat (likely), Wild marjoram (oregano) (likely), Liquorice (likely), Purple loosestrife (likely), Heather (ling) (likely), Himalayan balsam (likely), Sunflower (likely).
- August: Canada goldenrod (likely).
- September: Japanese knotweed (likely).
- October: Camelthorn (likely).
Frequently asked questions
When does Willow bloom in Omsk?
Peak flowering in Omsk is on average April 15 – April 26; first flowers from April 10, finishing around May 2. In this square the species is marked as likely: it occurs nearby, but there are few observations right here. Key spring source of nectar and pollen for brood build-up; male trees give pollen, female ones nectar. Honey is light yellow, crystallises quickly and is mostly consumed by the colony.
When does Maple bloom in Omsk?
Peak flowering in Omsk is on average April 29 – May 11; first flowers from April 25, finishing around May 13. In this square the species is marked as likely: it occurs nearby, but there are few observations right here. The best early-spring nectar source: in warm weather strong colonies gain weight, but bloom is short and often hit by cold spells. Honey is light, mild and crystallises quickly.
When does Winter rapeseed bloom in Omsk?
Peak flowering in Omsk is on average May 22 – June 4; first flowers from May 16, finishing around June 11. In this square the species is marked as likely: it occurs nearby, but there are few observations right here. The first strong flow: daily gains above about +18 °C, colonies swarm readily. Honey is white and sets within 1–2 weeks even in the comb — extract as soon as bloom ends; beware insecticide spraying.
When does Lime bloom in Omsk?
Peak flowering in Omsk is on average June 26 – July 8; first flowers from June 24, finishing around July 12. In this square the species is marked as likely: it occurs nearby, but there are few observations right here. The main flow of the region: in warm (+20–25 °C) humid weather gains reach 5–10 kg/day, but nectar nearly stops in drought or cold; heavy bloom is not annual. Light honey that sets fine-grained white in 1–3 months.
When does Buckwheat bloom in Omsk?
Peak flowering in Omsk is on average July 11 – August 2; first flowers from June 30, finishing around August 14. In this square the species is marked as likely: it occurs nearby, but there are few observations right here. Sown in the second half of May it flowers in July–early August; secretes nectar only in the morning in warm humid weather, the flow vanishes in heat and drought. In practice 30–60 kg/ha in Belarus. Honey is dark brown, strong-tasting and sets quickly.
When does Fireweed bloom in Omsk?
Peak flowering in Omsk is on average June 23 – July 28; first flowers from June 14, finishing around August 20. The main late-summer flow of the forest zone; steady, long nectar secretion, best on 2–5-year-old clear-cuts. Honey is almost water-white and sets into a white, creamy mass.
When does Sunflower bloom in Omsk?
Peak flowering in Omsk is on average July 26 – August 11; first flowers from July 19, finishing around August 19. In this square the species is marked as likely: it occurs nearby, but there are few observations right here. Gives nectar and plenty of pollen in late summer; modern hybrids are often poor in nectar. Golden-yellow honey that sets very fast.
When does Heather bloom in Omsk?
Peak flowering in Omsk is on average July 21 – August 30; first flowers from June 26, finishing around August 30. In this square the species is marked as likely: it occurs nearby, but there are few observations right here. The last large flow in pine forests; secretes nectar on warm days after cool dewy nights. Honey is dark reddish-brown, jelly-like (thixotropic) and hard to extract; unsuitable as winter stores.
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