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Honey bee forage in Hosford, Florida
Estimated forage here is better than about 57% of sites in Florida. Against other Florida sites it stands out most in summer (72nd percentile) and lowest in fall (34th). Nearest mapped water: creek, wetland or wet meadow, less than 0.1 mi away.
When is the honey flow in Hosford?
- First forage: Jan 1 (roadside weeds (clover, dandelion, sweet clover, mustard), early trees (maple, willow, poplar))
- Main flow: Jan 16 to Apr 30, peaking late Feb (roadside weeds (clover, dandelion, sweet clover, mustard), early trees (maple, willow, poplar))
- Season ends: Dec 31
Forage available to a colony through the year at the center of Hosford, from what grows within flight range (about 3.7 miles) and when it blooms here. Dates are the model's estimate for a typical year; the spring index for this spot falls on Feb 21.
What the honey is made of
- Spring honey (March to June): roadside weeds (clover, dandelion, sweet clover, mustard), summer-flowering shrubs, early trees (maple, willow, poplar), clovers: white, alsike and red; extra light amber, likely to set over some months
- Summer honey (July and August): fall wildflowers (goldenrod, aster), roadside weeds (clover, dandelion, sweet clover, mustard), garden flowers, cotton; light amber, likely to set over some months
- Fall honey (September to November): fall wildflowers (goldenrod, aster), garden flowers; amber
- Whole season (March to November): roadside weeds (clover, dandelion, sweet clover, mustard), summer-flowering shrubs, fall wildflowers (goldenrod, aster), early trees (maple, willow, poplar); extra light amber, likely to set over some months
Nectar-source estimate (plants weighted by how much bees favor them), not a pollen analysis. Full honey estimate.
Bee crops within flight range
No rated bee crops within about 3.7 miles of the town center. The forage here is wild plants, trees and gardens.
The land and water around Hosford
Mostly: Southeastern North American Temperate Forest Plantation; Southeastern Ruderal Grassland; Southern Coastal Plain Seepage Swamp and Baygall Woodland.
Nearest mapped water: creek, wetland or wet meadow 0.02 mi N; pond, lake or river 0.18 mi SW.
How Hosford ranks
| Against random land in | Overall | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental US | 62nd | 73rd | 14th | 31st |
| Florida | 57th | 70th | 72nd | 34th |
| Southeastern Plains | 64th | 42nd | 25th | 87th |
Percentiles among 3,000 random land points in each region, scored the same way: land in general, not beekeepers' apiaries.
About 89% of the land here is scored with national averages for its vegetation type rather than measured plant cover, so the wild-plant part of this estimate is rougher than the crop part.
The national forage map around Hosford: darker is more forage. Tap anywhere to check that exact spot.
Nearby
Bristol 10 mi · Lake Mystic 11 mi · Greensboro 13 mi · Gretna 13 mi · Blountstown 14 mi · Fort Braden 16 mi
An estimate from public maps (USDA crop maps 2021–2025 averaged, LANDFIRE vegetation), not a survey of the ground. Maps can't see garden plantings, understory density, other beekeepers' hives, or this year's weather. The point is the Census Bureau's published center of Hosford (30.4034, -84.8081); a yard a mile or two away can differ, so check your own spot. The FEMA flood map was not checked for this page. Benchmark 2026.5, built 2026-10-19. How this works · All sources.