Harvested from our apiary in Sellersburg, this honey, particularly the spring harvest, is comprised of red and silver maple nectar which saturates the area surrounding it. Being located in a residential area, this honey is also influenced by many other ornamental species that are planted by area homeowners.

During spring migration, the mother monarch travels north until she locates sprouting milkweed. Upon it she deposits her eggs, from which the offspring will carry on the journey, laying their eggs as far north as the milkweed grows.

As a manner of defense milkweed produces toxic chemicals known as cardenolides. Not only have monarchs evolved to tolerate the plant’s poisonous properties, but it is the only food source from which developing caterpillars will feed from. Without native milkweed plants, monarchs have a 0% chance of survival.

Net Wt. 16 oz. (454 g)

Harvested by season & location