LimeWatch UK

[Swarm]

Yes, I had the third degree.
Just home from visiting my Dad on Fathers day and the Limes on the edge of the village are in full flower.

 

[Ian123]

No rain here for about two months. Concerned that we have a repeat of last year with lime in flower but no moisture so very little nectar. Five years ago conditions were perfect so my bees loaded every crevice with nectar while I was on holiday in Naples. Still my best ever year - not since!

Limes are very deep rooted….I’d settle for the hot weather any day, very high temps can burn the flowers up fast but large trees will be tapping deeper sources of water.
I’ve found whilst plants like bramble and clover will suffer in drought periods trees like Sweet Chestnut really benefit from the heat.

 

[Joseph]

Lime very much open and in flower - Queen Square - London WC1N. One or two bees visiting at 8am

 

[Newbeeneil]

Saw lots of lime flowering on my trip around my apiaries in Sussex yesterday but hardly a bee anywhere to be seen on them

 

[Curly green finger's]

Took my guys swimming last night 6pm and the estate avenue has limes in flower for 1/2 a mile I wonder if they have any bee hives

 

[enrico]

Our limes are so noisy now. Each tree sounds like a swarm. They are covered in bumblebees and yes...... Honey bees. Wish I knew if they were mine.

 

[W0otz]

Limes just opening here, hopefully a good flow like last year...

 

[holmbee]

Our avenue of limes just starting to open. Amazing aroma. Just hoping the flowers will provide plenty of nectar this year.

 

[enrico]

One hive has filled three supers in two weeks. Can only imagine this is a lime flow, or at least helping!

 

[Erichalfbee]

One hive has filled three supers in two weeks. Can only imagine this is a lime flow, or at least helping!

That’s great.
It seems to be a good year for any honey most places.