Penn State's Honey and Pollen Diagnostic Lab Results

A spring HomoGrown honey sample was analyzed at Penn State University's Honey and Pollen Diagnostic Lab to determine its botanical origins through pollen identification. The laboratory uses microscopic examination of pollen grains present in the honey to identify which flowers and plants the bees visited during nectar collection. This type of analysis helps beekeepers and consumers understand the floral sources contributing to their honey's unique flavor profile and characteristics. Spring honey samples typically contain pollen from early-blooming trees and flowers such as maple, cherry, dandelion, and various fruit trees, creating a distinctive seasonal honey with its own taste and color properties.