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do toxic plants compromise honey sales
PostPosted:21 Aug 2023, 10:31
by Pollen_7880
I have cleared woodland by apiary and exposed Alder Buckthorn which reveals itself online as toxic. It was smothered in honey bees in April and May , now small glossy black berries. Wanted to take honey to village show; how do I know whether the honey is safe ?
Re: do toxic plants compromise honey sales
PostPosted:21 Aug 2023, 11:42
by Alfred
They forage over a wide range of plants many are regarded toxic( e.g. laurel contains cyanide)plus whatever nasty chemicals humans leave exposed.
Unless you think they have foraged exclusively on a particular plant (highly unlikely unless you move your hives to plantation or moorland) then don't give it any more thought
Re: do toxic plants compromise honey sales
PostPosted:21 Aug 2023, 12:40
by NigelP
Easy, eat some of your honey if no ill effects no problem.....
Re: do toxic plants compromise honey sales
PostPosted:22 Aug 2023, 08:57
by AdamD
It's a fairly rare plant and the proportion of honey from it in a jar would be minimal I would assume. You can buy Alder Buckthorn honey online, so it can't be too bad! The berries are poisonous though.
Re: do toxic plants compromise honey sales
PostPosted:30 Aug 2023, 09:00
by B1B2
No reply from Pollen_7880. Does this mean that too much Alder Buckthorne honey has been consumed?
