Honey plant flowering in Irkutsk
Beehive model calendar for a grid square of about 55 × 40 km around the city: 39 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.
52.50° N, 104.38° E · square of about 55 × 40 km
Main nectar flows
- Raspberry
- peak June 13 – July 3
- White clover
- peak June 15 – July 22
- Viper's bugloss
- peak June 24 – August 7
- Alsike clover
- peak June 28 – August 7
- Fireweed (rosebay willowherb)
- peak June 30 – August 3
- Yellow sweet clover
- peak July 4 – August 18
- Lacy phacelia
- peak July 4 – July 22
- White sweet clover
- peak July 9 – August 23
- Buckwheat
- peak July 18 – August 9
Flowering calendar
What blooms month by month
- April: Coltsfoot, Goat willow.
- May: Common dandelion, Norway maple (likely), Sour cherry (likely), Bilberry, Bird cherry, White dead-nettle, Apple (orchards) (likely), Siberian peashrub, Winter oilseed rape (likely).
- June: Rowan, Lingonberry, Red clover, Raspberry, White clover, Breckland thyme (likely), Sainfoin (likely), Tufted vetch, Viper's bugloss, Alsike clover, White mustard (likely), Fireweed (rosebay willowherb).
- July: Alfalfa, Spring oilseed rape (likely), Small-leaved lime (likely), Yellow sweet clover, Lacy phacelia, White sweet clover, Amur cork tree (likely), Creeping thistle, Brown knapweed (likely), Buckwheat, Wild marjoram (oregano), Liquorice (likely), Purple loosestrife (likely), Himalayan balsam.
- August: Sunflower, Canada goldenrod (likely).
Frequently asked questions
When does Willow bloom in Irkutsk?
Peak flowering in Irkutsk is on average April 23 – May 4; first flowers from April 18, finishing around May 10. 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 Irkutsk?
Peak flowering in Irkutsk is on average May 7 – May 19; first flowers from May 2, finishing around May 20. 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 Irkutsk?
Peak flowering in Irkutsk is on average May 31 – June 13; first flowers from May 25, finishing around June 20. 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 Irkutsk?
Peak flowering in Irkutsk is on average July 3 – July 14; first flowers from July 1, finishing around July 18. 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 Irkutsk?
Peak flowering in Irkutsk is on average July 18 – August 9; first flowers from July 7, finishing around August 21. 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 Irkutsk?
Peak flowering in Irkutsk is on average June 30 – August 3; first flowers from June 21, finishing around August 28. 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 Irkutsk?
Peak flowering in Irkutsk is on average August 2 – August 18; first flowers from July 26, finishing around August 26. Gives nectar and plenty of pollen in late summer; modern hybrids are often poor in nectar. Golden-yellow honey that sets very fast.
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