USA | US1, Wildflower from Alabama | US2, Wildflower from New Jersey | US3, Wisconsin Wildflower | US4, Sourwood | US5, Mount Holly Wildflower | US6, Weston Wildflower | US7, Wildflower from Illinois | US8, Spotted Lanternfly Honeydew | US9, Japanese Knotweed |
US8, Spotted Lanternfly Honeydew
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The honey
Major Source: Honeydew from the invasive Spotted Lanternfly, likely feeding on Ailanthus altissima.
Minor Nectar Sources: Miscellaneous mid-summer wildflowers (Milkweed, Boneset, Clover, Etc.) Water Content: 16.8% Date of Extraction: October 2024 This honey source is newly introduced to the United States due to the invasion of the Spotted Lanternfly planthopper since it's discovery in Eastern Pennsylvania in 2014. Honeydew production of SLF honeydew in Western Pennsylvania began around 2021 or 2022 as the invasion spread westward. This honeydew currently seems to profile consistently sour, salty and umami with notes of processed fruit and (sometimes) honey glazed ham. Currently, it tends to be used for pairings with meat products, in particular, grilled or barbecued pork. Dr. Robyn Underwood from Pennsylvania State University is working on publishing research demonstrating the potential significant medical benefits of this honey source, as well. The beekeeping
Apoidea is a Certified Naturally Grown apiary of approximately 70-80 honey bee hives located at 8 different outyards, all within the 6 miles of downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US. Apoidea Apiary is owned by CoNectar Flora to Table Education (www.co-nectar.org) with a mission to produce high-quality honey for local community needs and also gather data about pollinator plant interactions in the urban environment. Christina Joy Neumann is a Cornell University certified Master Beekeeper who manages the apiary.
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