Nectar and Pollen Yearly Availability Chart

Below are abundant trees, bushes, weeds, and flowers in South Western Idaho. As a beekeeper, knowing what is within flying distance around your hives and when those start blooming is vital.

I hope this chart helps you in caring for your honey bees. If we are missing something or if something is inaccurate, please let us know so this can be an updated bloom chart for the area.

Chart Definitions

Begin Bloom Month = On average will start to bloom at some point during this month.

End  Bloom Month = On average will stop blooming at some point during this month.

Nectar Source= This could be Unknown (there is no specific information on quantity), None, Low, Medium(Med.), High. Some plants provide a high amount, but due to compounds found in the plant, or the length of the honey bee’s tongue (or other factors), the amount may be less. The amount is from the reference point of the honey bee. The source amount is a combination of source quantity (how often the plant reloads, and the amount that reloads) and how quickly the honey bee can access the amount and move on to the next plant.

Pollen Source= Similar to Nectar Source, but for pollen.