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Honey bee forage in Dalton, Georgia
Estimated forage here is better than about 92% of sites in Georgia. Spring, summer and fall all rank about the same against other Georgia sites. Nearest mapped water: mapped stream or canal (may be dry in late summer), 0.65 mi NW.
When is the honey flow in Dalton?
- First forage: Feb 1 (dandelion, clovers: white, alsike and red)
- Main flow: Mar 1 to May 31, peaking late Mar (clovers: white, alsike and red, dandelion)
- Fall flow: Jun 16 to Aug 15 (clovers: white, alsike and red, dandelion, garden flowers)
- Season ends: Sep 30
Forage available to a colony through the year at the center of Dalton, 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 Mar 23.
What the honey is made of
- Spring honey (March to June): clovers: white, alsike and red, dandelion, garden flowers, lindens / basswood; extra light amber, mixed: part of it sets quickly, part stays liquid
- Summer honey (July and August): garden flowers, clovers: white, alsike and red, dandelion; extra light amber, mixed: part of it sets quickly, part stays liquid
- Fall honey (September to November): garden flowers, fall wildflowers (goldenrod, aster); amber
- Whole season (March to November): clovers: white, alsike and red, dandelion, garden flowers, lindens / basswood; 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 Dalton
Mostly: Developed, open space (parks, large lots, lawns); Developed, low intensity (houses and yards); Southern Ridge and Valley / Cumberland Dry Calcareous Forest.
Nearest mapped water: mapped stream or canal (may be dry in late summer) 0.65 mi NW; open water 0.65 mi SE.
Things to watch
- Heavily developed. About 99% of the land within a mile is developed. Less room for forage, and more neighbors near the hives.
How Dalton ranks
| Against random land in | Overall | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental US | 74th | 92nd | 46th | 41st |
| Georgia | 92nd | 91st | 90th | 93rd |
| Ridge and Valley | 84th | 88th | 57th | 43rd |
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 Dalton: darker is more forage. Tap anywhere to check that exact spot.
Nearby
Tunnel Hill 7 mi · Varnell 9 mi · Chatsworth 11 mi · Eton 12 mi · Cohutta 13 mi · Resaca 13 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 Dalton (34.7679, -84.9728); 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.