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Honey bee forage in Pearl River, Louisiana
Estimated forage here is better than about 79% of sites in Louisiana. Against other Louisiana sites it stands out most in fall (85th percentile) and lowest in spring (69th). Nearest mapped water: creek, wetland or wet meadow, less than 0.1 mi away.
When is the honey flow in Pearl River?
- First forage: Jan 1 (dandelion, early trees (maple, willow, poplar))
- Main flow: Jan 16 to Apr 15, peaking late Feb (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 Pearl River, 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): clovers: white, alsike and red, dandelion, roadside weeds (clover, dandelion, sweet clover, mustard), summer-flowering shrubs; extra light amber, likely to set over some months
- Summer honey (July and August): garden flowers, fall wildflowers (goldenrod, aster), dandelion, clovers: white, alsike and red; light amber, mixed: part of it sets quickly, part stays liquid
- Fall honey (September to November): fall wildflowers (goldenrod, aster), garden flowers; amber
- Whole season (March to November): clovers: white, alsike and red, dandelion, roadside weeds (clover, dandelion, sweet clover, mustard), summer-flowering shrubs; 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 Pearl River
Mostly: East Gulf Coastal Plain Large River Floodplain Forest; East Gulf Coastal Plain Near-Coast Pine Flatwoods; Developed, open space (parks, large lots, lawns).
Nearest mapped water: creek, wetland or wet meadow 0.02 mi N; pond, lake or river 0.15 mi N.
Things to watch
- Heavily developed. About 57% of the land within a mile is developed. Less room for forage, and more neighbors near the hives.
How Pearl River ranks
| Against random land in | Overall | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental US | 80th | 83rd | 25th | 48th |
| Louisiana | 79th | 69th | 78th | 85th |
| Southern Coastal Plain | 79th | 83rd | 89th | 75th |
Percentiles among 3,000 random land points in each region, scored the same way: land in general, not beekeepers' apiaries.
About 56% 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 Pearl River: darker is more forage. Tap anywhere to check that exact spot.
Nearby
Slidell 6 mi · Eden Isle 11 mi · Lacombe 11 mi · Abita Springs 18 mi · Mandeville 21 mi · Lewisburg 21 mi
All towns in Louisiana · National map · How the scoring works
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 Pearl River (30.3714, -89.7504); 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.