FLORIDA Beekeeping? CALENDAR
Checklist
Queen issues are problematic this time of year. Remedy failing queens as necessary.
Continue to control swarming, For more
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Orange blossom honey can be extracted inate April.
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Sources httpedis.ifas.ufl.eduin848 http edis.fas.ufl.eduin1223 For more information, visit http edis.ifas.ufl.edutopicbeekeeping
What
Blackberry white tupelo sweet clover Buttermint Orange Tuliptree DogHobble Palmetto, Water locust Fetterbush cabbage Palm Water tupelo Gallberry Spanish needle Yaupon holly Central
‘American Butter Mint Orange beautyberry Dog hobble Palmetto, American holly Fetterbush cabbage palm Black swamp Gallberry peaD siieaca tupelo, lackgum ay thoen Sweet clover Blueberry Mexican clover Yaupon holly South
‘American Orange Spanish needle beautyberry pinelandlantana Spanish needle Button sage primrose willow White mangrove Buttonwood seagrape Wild coffee Galiberry Shrubby false Wild lime Macadamia buttonweed
Mexican clover Smart weed
For scientific names of plantsin the list above, visit http eds ifas.ufl edu in223
This beekeeping calendar is a tool for all beekeepers in Florida, small scale to commercial operations. This calendar is meant to be a reference point for beekeeping management and is not comprehensive. The check-list can be used to identify management issues or concerns in the apiary. Understanding the plants blooming in your area can help to identify the nectar and pollen resources available to your bees. To learn more about honey bees and beekeeping management, visit www.ufhoneybee.com
For more information, check out these resources:
- Florida Beekeeping Management Calendar: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in848
- Swarm Control for Managed Beehives: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in970
- Florida Honey Bee Plants: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in1223
Originally published April, 2017. Revised and republished April, 2023
by Amy Vu
Source: UF/IFAS Pest Alert
Note: All images and contents are the property of UF/IFAS.
