Honey plants for bees: a table of the best plants, cultivation features

To get a large amount of honey, it is important to place a sufficient number of honey plants near the apiary. If there are no such plants, they have to be grown on their own. There are special tables with honey plants for bees. They contain the most valuable shrubs, herbs, trees and flowers that allow you to collect the maximum amount of nectar.

Honey herbs and flowers

Today, a large number of honey herbs and flowers are known. Among them there are annual and perennial plants, which are often used in beekeeping. When choosing a particular honey plant, you can focus on its productivity. This information is presented in the table:

Heater100Buckwheat 80Clover200 Goldenrod Ivan Chai White Clover Red clover 30-240Pink clover 130 Coriander 500 17 400 65 800 60-90 500 15

Honey plant	Honey productivity, kilograms per 1 hectare
150
400
100
	Dandelion
	Sow thistle
	Sunflower
	Common bruise
	Rapeseed
	Phacelia
	Chistyak

Heather

This evergreen shrub is found in the European part of the Russian Federation. It also grows in Siberia. The flower prefers poor permeable soil types - slopes, swamps, wastelands, peat bogs.

Flowering lasts from July to September. This valuable late honey plant brings up to 100 kilograms of nectar from 1 hectare. Heather honey has a dark red hue and a viscous texture. It is slightly bitter and retains a liquid consistency for a long time.

Buckwheat

This herbaceous crop occupies a leading position in terms of honey productivity in most Russian regions. Under normal conditions, from 1 hectare sown with this crop, it is possible to collect up to 80 kilograms of honey. This area can cover 2-3 bee colonies. Insects collect raw materials throughout August.

The flowers of the plant serve as a source of a large amount of nectar and green-yellow pollen. Buckwheat honey is distinguished by its dark color and special taste qualities. The product contains a lot of iron. In addition, it has excellent antiseptic properties.

Donnik

This honey plant is the most common and effective. It belongs to the legume family and is found in different regions, with the exception of the Far North. Flowers are formed gradually. Therefore, the flowering time falls on the period from early July to late September. You need to plant a plant near large apiaries. This improves their productivity. Sweet clover honey is rightfully considered elite.

The bushes reach a height of 1.5 meters. The plant is characterized by bright yellow flowers that form long brushes. Also, the culture has trifoliate leaves with sharp, small teeth on the edges.

Mass flowering is typical for sweet clover. Regardless of weather conditions, the culture produces a lot of pollen and nectar. In addition, it has a bright aroma. Bees collect raw materials for making honey throughout the day. From 1 hectare it is possible to get up to 200 kilograms of nectar.

Goldenrod

This perennial belongs to the Astrov family. It is undemanding to growing conditions. Goldenrod is considered a late honey plant. It provides a lot of pollen and nectar, which bees need before hibernation.

Honey productivity of the plant exceeds 150 kilograms per 1 hectare. Goldenrod honey is reddish or golden. It is characterized by a sharp aroma and harmonious taste, in which there is a slight bitterness.

Ivan tea (fireweed)

This is a very valuable honey plant, which in natural conditions is found in glades, edges and forest outskirts. The flowering of the plant begins in July and continues until August.

At the same time, up to 400 kilograms of valuable honey can be harvested from 1 hectare.

Clover

This is a fodder crop that saturates the soil with nitrogen. The plant is demanding on soil moisture parameters. In dry weather, it does not bring nectar. Clover has a special flower structure, which makes it difficult to collect honey from it. Because beekeepers have to train insects.

Grass blooms all summer long. Moreover, its productivity depends on the variety. White clover brings up to 100 kilograms of nectar from 1 hectare, red - 30-240, and pink - about 130. Clover honey turns out to be light and has a very sweet taste, in which there are light grassy notes. When sugared, small crystals appear in the structure of the substance.

Coriander

The annual is grown as a spice in almost the entire territory of the Russian Federation. Many people plant a plant in a garden plot. Wild varieties are found in the southern regions of the country. Flowering culture occurs in June and July.

The honey productivity of the crop reaches 500 kilograms per 1 hectare.

Coriander honey turns amber or light brown. It has a caramel flavor and a sharp spicy aroma.

Dandelion

This is one of the early spring crops from the Astrov family. It is found ubiquitously in the wild. Dandelion supports the collection of honey after wintering. It begins flowering in the first half of May. This period lasts 25 days.

Perennial plant reaches a height of 20-30 centimeters. It is characterized by light green lanceolate leaves. The inflorescences are on stems and include many thin and long petals.

Bees collect nectar from dandelions in the morning. In cloudy weather, the flowers do not bloom. Because the plant does not produce nectar. From 1 hectare it is possible to collect 17 kilograms of honey. It has a specific bitter taste and a short shelf life.

Sow thistle

This herbaceous perennial crop is considered a weed. It is called field, euphorbia or yellow plant. Flowering lasts in summer and autumn. Thistle is characterized by excellent honey productivity. From 1 hectare you can get 400 kilograms of honey.

This honey is characterized by a white or light yellow color and a pleasant taste. It is considered a top quality product. It is especially valued for its excellent nutritional characteristics. In medicine, the product is used to combat exhaustion. It is especially useful after surgical interventions in children and the elderly.

Sunflower

This plant is grown in a variety of regions. Culture has an industrial and agricultural purpose. Oil is made from its seeds, and cake is used as livestock feed. Sunflower flowering begins in mid-July and lasts 1 month.

The plant reaches a height of 1.8 meters. It includes one thick stem with large oblong leaves that have serrated edges. At the end of the stem are large inflorescences. The middle of the basket includes many small tubular flowers. Bees collect nectar in the morning. A strong family can collect up to 4 kilograms of nectar per day. For the entire flowering period, a crop from 1 hectare brings 65 kilograms of nectar.

Rapeseed

This planted annual plant is an effective honey plant. When planted in autumn, you can count on flowering in early spring. The honey productivity of winter rapeseed is 60-90 kilograms.

This honey has a white or yellowish tint. It has a sweet taste and unique aroma. The product is very thick and rapidly crystallizes. The formation of crystals often begins already in the honeycombs.They have a white color, a pronounced floral aroma and a tart aftertaste.

This type of honey requires specific storage conditions as it can quickly turn sour. The product contains a lot of glucose, which has a beneficial effect on brain function. Rapeseed honey has value for bones and liver. In addition, it helps to remove heavy metals from the body.

Common bruise

This grass is considered a valuable summer honey plant. From 1 hectare it is possible to get up to 800 kilograms of first-class honey. The product is characterized by a light or amber color. It has a pleasant taste and delicate aroma.

The beekeeping product is characterized by a thick consistency and not too fast crystallization. In this process, small grains are formed. The finished product is of great benefit to the heart and blood vessels. In addition, it is characterized by pronounced soothing properties.

Phacelia

This annual plant is considered a unique honey plant. From 1 hectare it is possible to collect up to 500 kilograms of honey. Subject to the rules for planting phacelia, it continues to bloom all summer.

Derived from the plant, the product tastes sweet and spicy. At the same time, its shade is different - bluish, light yellow, green. The thickened mass has a white tint and resembles dough in consistency.

This honey contains many valuable substances. It contains a lot of potassium, manganese, silver. The composition also includes calcium, zinc, cob alt.

Chistyak

This grass is often referred to as toad grass. It is considered an effective honey plant that begins to bloom in early spring. Bees willingly fly to this plant. From 1 hectare it is possible to collect up to 15 kilograms of a valuable product.

Honey bushes and trees

Today there are quite a lot of perennial crops that are used by bees to make honey. There are many trees and bushes among them.

Barberry

This crop is commonly found as shrubs. In more rare cases, trees can also be seen. The plant provides a lot of nectar in May and June. Honey productivity reaches 80 kilograms of the product.

The honey from this culture is characterized by a pale yellow color, as well as a delicate and sweet taste. The smell contains notes of spring flowers. The product has a medium viscosity. In addition, it has many useful properties. The composition is useful for the gastrointestinal tract and urinary organs. In addition, it has antibacterial properties. The product has pronounced tonic properties and gives an anti-inflammatory effect.

Hawthorn

Culture occurs in the form of trees and shrubs. It blooms in late spring and is attractive to bees. Hawthorn is characterized by moderate honey productivity, which is 80 kilograms per 1 hectare.

The flowering of hawthorn lasts only 1.5 weeks. It falls at the end of May and the very beginning of June. At this time, the culture exudes an unpleasant aroma that does not attract insects.

Hawthorn nectar is characterized by a dark color with a reddish tint. There is a slight bitterness in the taste. The product has useful properties. It is especially important for the heart and blood vessels.

Cowberry

This shrub is considered to be a source of supportive nectar for bees. From 1 hectare they receive up to 50 kilograms of honey. Flowering lingonberry lasts 2 weeks. However, it starts at the end of May. Cowberry honey has pronounced medicinal properties.

Vatochnik

This plant is characterized by high honey productivity. It reaches 700 kilograms of nectar. 1 bee family can collect 5 kilograms of nectar per day. Plant flowering begins in the second half of June.

Cat honey has a unique taste and aroma. It has a fairly light shade. Sometimes it has yellowish notes. When pumping honey in dry weather, the product is heated. This is due to the density of the substance.

At the same time, an important drawback is characteristic of the vatochnik. Pollen pockets on the flowers can lead to pinching of the bees' legs. If the insect cannot get out, it will die.

Yellow Acacia (Tree Caragana)

This shrub is considered an important honey plant for early bribes. Its honey productivity reaches 300 kilograms of the product.This type of honey is characterized by a transparent texture and a light color. It also has a pleasant smell. An additional advantage of the product is the complete absence of bitterness.

Yellow acacia honey stays liquid for a long time. It is often appreciated by fans of the linden variety. The product is easily digestible and is considered an excellent antiseptic. It improves digestive functions and does not provoke allergy symptoms. From 1 hectare of plantings, bees can collect up to 200 kilograms of honey.

Willow

This plant is considered a very popular honey plant. Most of the species of such crops grow in the form of shrubs. However, there are also trees. Willow loves high humidity and is often found near water bodies. The plant is an early flowering crop. Its honey productivity is 10-150 kilograms.

Chestnut

This tree is considered a spring honey plant. The plant provides bees with pollen, nectar and a special sticky liquid. A characteristic feature of the culture is the change in the shade of dots on the flowers. In this case, the yellow tint is replaced by red. After such changes, the bees do not fly up to the plant.

Chestnut blossoms for about 2 weeks. This period is observed in May and June. The number of flowers and honey productivity are determined by air temperature. From 1 hectare, on average, 25 kilograms of a substance are obtained.

Chestnut honey is characterized by a liquid structure, a dark brown color and a transparent texture. It crystallizes slowly and has antibacterial properties.

Hazel

This plant blooms quite early. This takes place at the end of April. Hazel is considered a source of a large amount of pollen. From 1 hectare it is possible to get 700 kilograms of honey. At the same time, crop productivity depends on climatic factors and age.

Linden

This is a fairly popular honey tree, which is characterized by ubiquitous distribution. Its flowering begins in July. The plant is characterized by an excellent honey collection. Up to a ton of honey can be harvested from 1 hectare of plantations.

Bird cherry

This plant blooms in spring. At the same time, the honey productivity of bird cherry is considered not too high. It gives up to 20 kilograms of product. Bird cherry honey is characterized by pronounced healing properties. It strengthens the circulatory system and helps to eliminate inflammation.

Blueberries

This shrub is a spring-summer honey plant. He is usually appreciated for his supportive bribes. At the same time, the honey productivity of 1 hectare is 50-80 kilograms. Blueberry honey has a transparent texture, pleasant taste and unique aroma.

Specially planted honey plants

Today there are many known honey plants that are sown on purpose. And this is done in the autumn or spring season.

Angelica

This crop can reach a height of 2.5 meters. She prefers open areas and nutrient soil. From 1 hectare it is possible to collect quite a lot of honey. The plant needs to be systematically moistened.

Hyssop

This honey plant blooms from June to the end of autumn. You can grow a crop by seed. It is also often propagated by dividing the bush. Hyssop should be planted in light soil. The plant is considered undemanding to climatic factors and can tolerate dry weather and cold.

Oriental goat's rue

This plant is considered very undemanding. In height, it reaches an average of 50 centimeters. Flowering culture begins in May. During this period, it is decorated with small purple flowers. From 1 hectare it is possible to collect up to 200 kilograms of honey nectar.

Catnip

This culture is often called steppe mint. Its flowering begins in the first half of July, and ends only with the onset of frost. Bushes are small. In height, they do not exceed 80 centimeters. Catnip requires regular watering to grow successfully.

Lofant

This flower grows beautifully in one place for 10 years. It can be propagated by seedlings or seeds. To achieve the best growth of a crop, it must be planted in a well-lit place.

Melissa

The smell of this crop is considered very attractive to bees. Melissa blooms in July or August and lasts for several months. Melissa honey is characterized by a pleasant aroma and taste.

Globular Mordovnik

From 1 hectare of this plant it is possible to collect up to 1 ton of honey. It is recommended to plant Mordovnik seeds together with phacelia. Thanks to this, they take root better and bloom longer. The plant reaches a height of 2 meters. The flowering period begins in mid-summer.

Cucumber Grass

This crop can be grown in any soil, but it prefers moist black soil. Cucumber grass blooms from early July until autumn. Culture does not need specific care.She gives a lot of honey. From 1 hectare you can collect 200 kilograms of nectar.

Safflower

This plant is recommended to be planted after cereals. During the flowering period, orange flowers appear on the bushes. You can grow a crop by seed method. In this case, the seeds should be planted in early spring. The plant can be combined with other honey plants. This will help you get great results.

Sainfoin

This crop can reach a height of 70 centimeters. Its flowers form brushes and are distinguished by a purple color. It is recommended to propagate sainfoin by seeds. They should be planted at a depth of 3 centimeters. The plant needs nutritious soil and good lighting. The honey productivity of the crop is about 300 kilograms.

How best to sow honey plants?

For productive beekeeping, it is important to provide insects with food. The collection of honey is divided into 2 stages:

• main - implies the accumulation of high-quality honey;
• supporting - required to restore the strength of the bees after winter and at the stage of preparation for the cold.

To provide bees with food, it is important to grow several honey plants at once. At the same time, each plant of the middle band is chosen by months. Experienced beekeepers recommend planting 30-40 plant species. The following should be taken into account:

• the main array should be a maximum of 1.5 kilometers from the farm;
• productive plants need to cover large areas;
• It is important to use a variety of honey plants.

When compiling a honey calendar, it is important to take into account the climatic features of the area. In this case, the plants should be the most active and ideally match the specific type of soil.

Honey plants are characterized by diversity. This helps to use a wide variety of crops for making honey. At the same time, it is important to take into account their productivity and characteristics of growth and flowering.

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