Honey plant flowering in Saratov
Beehive model calendar for a grid square of about 55 × 40 km around the city: 58 honey plants, main nectar flows from May to July. 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.
51.50° N, 46.25° E · square of about 55 × 40 km
Main nectar flows
- Raspberry
- peak May 20 – June 10
- White clover
- peak May 21 – June 26
- Sainfoin
- peak May 23 – June 7
- Viper's bugloss
- peak May 31 – July 8
- Alsike clover
- peak June 5 – July 15
- Fireweed (rosebay willowherb)
- peak June 7 – July 5
- Small-leaved lime
- peak June 10 – June 20
- Yellow sweet clover
- peak June 11 – July 22
- White sweet clover
- peak June 15 – July 25
Flowering calendar
What blooms month by month
- March: Common hazel, Coltsfoot.
- April: Goat willow, Suffolk lungwort, Norway maple, Common dandelion, Sour cherry, Bilberry (likely), Bird cherry.
- May: White dead-nettle (likely), Apple (orchards), Winter oilseed rape (likely), Siberian peashrub, Rowan, Horse chestnut (likely), Lingonberry (likely), Red clover, Black cherry (likely), Black locust, Raspberry, White clover, Breckland thyme (likely), Sainfoin, Alder buckthorn, Dalmatian sage (likely), Tufted vetch, Russian olive, Viper's bugloss.
- June: European dewberry, False indigo bush, Alsike clover, White mustard (likely), Fireweed (rosebay willowherb), Alfalfa, Motherwort (likely), Spring oilseed rape (likely), Lacy phacelia (likely), Small-leaved lime, Yellow sweet clover, White sweet clover, Amur cork tree (likely), Common milkweed (likely), Buckwheat (likely), Creeping thistle, Brown knapweed, Liquorice, Wild marjoram (oregano), Purple loosestrife, Heather (ling) (likely), Himalayan balsam (likely).
- July: Sunflower, Japanese angelica tree (likely), Lavender (likely), Canada goldenrod (likely).
- August: Japanese knotweed (likely), Camelthorn (likely), Crested late-summer mint (likely).
- September: Upland cotton (likely).
Frequently asked questions
When does Willow bloom in Saratov?
Peak flowering in Saratov is on average April 7 – April 18; first flowers from April 2, finishing around April 24. 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 Saratov?
Peak flowering in Saratov is on average April 20 – April 30; first flowers from April 15, finishing around May 3. 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 Saratov?
Peak flowering in Saratov is on average May 7 – May 20; first flowers from May 1, finishing around May 27. 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 Saratov?
Peak flowering in Saratov is on average June 10 – June 20; first flowers from June 8, finishing around June 23. 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 Saratov?
Peak flowering in Saratov is on average June 19 – July 11; first flowers from June 8, finishing around July 23. 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 Saratov?
Peak flowering in Saratov is on average June 7 – July 5; first flowers from May 29, finishing around July 22. 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 Saratov?
Peak flowering in Saratov is on average July 2 – July 18; first flowers from June 25, finishing around July 26. 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 Saratov?
Peak flowering in Saratov is on average June 29 – August 8; first flowers from June 10, finishing around August 9. 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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