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Honey bee forage in Islamorada, Village of Islands, Florida
Estimated forage here is better than about 62% of sites in Florida. Against other Florida sites it stands out most in summer (65th percentile) and lowest in spring (26th). Expect a dearth from early Oct to late Nov.
When is the honey flow in Islamorada, Village of Islands?
- First forage: Jan 1 (dandelion, clovers: white, alsike and red)
- Main flow: Jan 1 to Mar 15, peaking late Jan (clovers: white, alsike and red, dandelion)
- Dearth: Oct 1 to Nov 30
- Fall flow: Dec 16 to Dec 31 (dandelion, clovers: white, alsike and red, early trees (maple, willow, poplar))
- Season ends: Dec 31
Forage available to a colony through the year at the center of Islamorada, Village of Islands, 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 Jan 22.
What the honey is made of
- Spring honey (March to June): clovers: white, alsike and red, dandelion, summer-flowering shrubs, garden flowers; extra light amber, mixed: part of it sets quickly, part stays liquid
- Summer honey (July and August): garden flowers
- Fall honey (September to November): garden flowers, early trees (maple, willow, poplar); amber
- Whole season (March to November): clovers: white, alsike and red, garden flowers, dandelion, summer-flowering shrubs; extra light amber, mixed: part of it sets quickly, part stays liquid
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 Islamorada, Village of Islands
Mostly: Open water; Caribbean Coastal Mangrove; Developed, medium intensity.
Nearest mapped water: creek, wetland or wet meadow 0.02 mi W; pond, lake or river 0.05 mi SE.
Things to watch
- Heavily developed. About 69% of the land within a mile is developed. Less room for forage, and more neighbors near the hives.
How Islamorada, Village of Islands ranks
| Against random land in | Overall | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental US | 65th | 53rd | 13th | 38th |
| Florida | 62nd | 26th | 65th | 46th |
| Southern Florida Coastal Plain | 76th | 75th | 66th | 16th |
Percentiles among 3,000 random land points in each region, scored the same way: land in general, not beekeepers' apiaries.
The national forage map around Islamorada, Village of Islands: darker is more forage. Tap anywhere to check that exact spot.
Nearby
Tavernier 4 mi · Key Largo 13 mi · Layton 20 mi · North Key Largo 24 mi · Duck Key 27 mi · Florida City 32 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 Islamorada, Village of Islands (24.9844, -80.5433); 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.