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Honey bee forage in Hitchcock, Texas
Estimated forage here is better than about 2% of sites in Texas. Against other Texas sites it stands out most in fall (56th percentile) and lowest in spring (2nd). Expect a dearth from late Jun to late Jul.
When is the honey flow in Hitchcock?
- First forage: Jan 1 (roadside weeds (clover, dandelion, sweet clover, mustard), native wildflowers)
- Main flow: Feb 16 to May 31, peaking early Apr (roadside weeds (clover, dandelion, sweet clover, mustard))
- Dearth: Jun 16 to Jul 31
- Fall flow: Jul 1 to Oct 31 (fall wildflowers (goldenrod, aster))
- Season ends: Dec 31
Forage available to a colony through the year at the center of Hitchcock, 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 13.
What the honey is made of
- Spring honey (March to June): roadside weeds (clover, dandelion, sweet clover, mustard), native wildflowers; 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; 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 Hitchcock
Mostly: Open water; Texas Saline Coastal Prairie; Texas Coast Salt and Brackish Tidal Marsh.
Nearest mapped water: open water 0 mi S; pond, lake or river 0.02 mi S.
How Hitchcock ranks
| Against random land in | Overall | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental US | 5th | 18th | 5th | 45th |
| Texas | 2nd | 2nd | 9th | 56th |
| Western Gulf Coastal Plain | below the 1st | below the 1st | 1st | 71st |
Percentiles among 3,000 random land points in each region, scored the same way: land in general, not beekeepers' apiaries.
About 35% 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 Hitchcock: darker is more forage. Tap anywhere to check that exact spot.
Nearby
Bayou Vista 5 mi · Tiki Island 6 mi · La Marque 6 mi · Jamaica Beach 7 mi · Galveston 7 mi · Santa Fe 9 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 Hitchcock (29.2826, -95.0076); 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.