Mesquite (Prosopis spp.) plays a key role in honey production in Tamaulipas, mainly due to the…

Mesquite (Prosopis spp.) plays a key role in honey production in Tamaulipas, mainly due to the abundant nectar and pollen its flowers provide to bees from late winter to early spring. In the arid and shrubland areas of northern and central Tamaulipas, mesquite flowering offers a vital food source for colonies during periods when other plants have fewer blooms. This supports bee population recovery after colder months and boosts hive activity. The flowering also marks one of the first major honey production seasons of the year.