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Honey bee forage in Yankeetown, Florida
Estimated forage here is better than about 2% of sites in Florida. Against other Florida sites it stands out most in fall (84th percentile) and lowest in spring (2nd). Expect a dearth in late Jun.
When is the honey flow in Yankeetown?
- First forage: Jan 1 (roadside weeds (clover, dandelion, sweet clover, mustard), early trees (maple, willow, poplar), native wildflowers)
- Main flow: Jan 1 to Apr 30, peaking early Feb (roadside weeds (clover, dandelion, sweet clover, mustard), native wildflowers)
- Dearth: Jun 16 to Jun 30
- Dearth: Jul 16 to Jul 31
- Fall flow: May 16 to Oct 31 (fall wildflowers (goldenrod, aster), roadside weeds (clover, dandelion, sweet clover, mustard))
- Season ends: Dec 31
Forage available to a colony through the year at the center of Yankeetown, 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 11.
What the honey is made of
- Spring honey (March to June): roadside weeds (clover, dandelion, sweet clover, mustard), native wildflowers, summer-flowering shrubs, 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); amber, likely to set over some months
- Fall honey (September to November): fall wildflowers (goldenrod, aster); amber
- Whole season (March to November): roadside weeds (clover, dandelion, sweet clover, mustard), fall wildflowers (goldenrod, aster), native wildflowers, summer-flowering shrubs; 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 Yankeetown
Mostly: Open water; Florida Big Bend Salt and Brackish Tidal Marsh; Southern Coastal Plain Hydric Hammock.
Nearest mapped water: pond, lake or river 0 mi S; open water 0 mi S.
How Yankeetown ranks
| Against random land in | Overall | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2nd | 2nd | 28th | 84th |
| Southern Coastal Plain | 1st | below the 1st | 26th | 91st |
Percentiles among 3,000 random land points in each region, scored the same way: land in general, not beekeepers' apiaries.
About 55% 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 Yankeetown: darker is more forage. Tap anywhere to check that exact spot.
Nearby
Inglis 6 mi · Crystal River 14 mi · Rainbow Lakes Estates 18 mi · Black Diamond 18 mi · Cedar Key 18 mi · Citrus Springs 19 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 Yankeetown (29.0319, -82.7632); 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.