Learn About Honey
Nectar is a sugar-rich liquid produced by plants in specialized glands known as nectaries. This sweet substance serves as a primary food source for many pollinators, including honey bees. When bees visit flowers, they collect nectar using their long, straw-like tongues and store it in their honey stomachs.
Once back in the hive, the bees regurgitate the nectar and pass it on to other worker bees, who further process it. Through a combination of evaporation and enzymatic activity, the nectar transforms into honey, a nutritious and energy-rich food that sustains the bee colony. Understanding the role of nectar in honey production highlights the vital relationship between plants and pollinators in our ecosystem.