I just did a marathon 2 day cutout at our old family farm in Central Texas. But I'll put that in another post in "honeybee removal".
One hive that was in a barrel had the lightest honey I've ever seen. The capped honey was very runny and had a clear/light amber color. Good taste.
It was in Runnels county. The prickly pear were blooming and the 90 acres is heavily forested with mesquite tree. So I assume its one of the two. However, the area also has willow trees by the river, buffalo beans, small patches of indian brushes and there is a hay field but it had been cut so unknown grass.
Anybody know what this may be? Its good.
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I'm thinking its mesquite at this point. light amber, runny like water. Any ideas?
I don't know what it could be but your county extension office might.
If you like the honey I would keep some hives there and enjoy.
If you want a second opinion on its quality taste and color just send some to Carolina, I'll be glad to help ya' out. :)
It sounds like mesquite, but what you described could also be willow...
My entire crop last year was like that - clear, yellow to very pale amber, and tasty. I am kicking myself for not investigating what was blooming during that flow.
Quote from: Eshu on May 26, 2009, 11:58:05 AM
It sounds like mesquite, but what you described could also be willow...
My entire crop last year was like that - clear, yellow to very pale amber, and tasty. I am kicking myself for not investigating what was blooming during that flow.
Can Willow honey be very thin bodied that its runny like sugar water? Isn't it supposed to have a slight bitter taste to it?