Spring time beekeeping and mead drinking update

Spring is an important time for beekeepers, as it marks the start of the beekeeping season. During this time, bees are actively foraging for nectar and pollen, and the queen bee is busy laying eggs to build up the colony's population. It's important for beekeepers to monitor the health of their hives and provide them with the necessary supplies, such as food and water, to ensure their success. Additionally, beekeepers may need to perform routine maintenance tasks, such as cleaning and inspecting the hives, to keep the bees healthy and productive. With proper care and attention, beekeepers can help their colonies thrive throughout the spring and into the summer months.

​Florida Beekeeping Management for April featuring North, Central and South Florida.
Add your supers and make your splitsNorth Florida Beekeeping Management for April​1) Disease and queen problems should be remedied
2) Make splits/nucs – new queens and packages become available
3) Control Swarming
​4) Add supers, the primary nectar flow begins this month!Blooming Plants1. Sweet clover
2. Wild Blueberry
3. Haw
4. Fetterbush
5. Orange 
6. Spanish Needle
7. Galberry 
8. Dog hobble 
9. Dog Hobble 
10. Palmetto 
11. Mexican Clover
12. Blackberry 
13. Butter Mint 
14. Tupelo
15. Swamp Galberry 
Central Florida Beekeeping Management for April1) Disease and queen problems should be remedied
2) Make splits/nucs – new queens available
3) Control Swarming
​4) Add supers, the nectar flow began in late March ​Blooming Plants1. Sweet clover
2. Wild Blueberry
3. Haw
4. Fetterbush
5. Orange 
6. Spanish Needle
7. Galberry 
8. Dog hobble 
9. Mexican Clover
10. Butter Mint 
South Florida Beekeeping Management for April1) Disease and queen problems should be remedied
2) Make splits/nucs – new queens available
3) Control Swarming
4) Flow began in March – continue to add supers as necessary
​5) Orange blossom honey can be extracted (late Apr)​Blooming Plants1. Orange 
2. Spanish Needles
​3. Gallberry 
4. Mexican Clove 
5. Primerose Willow 
6. Smart Weed 
7. Mangroves 
8. Seagrapes 
​9. Buttonwood