Phacelia is a multifunctional plant belonging to the Burachnikov family. It can be both perennial and annual. The culture is resistant to pests and various diseases. There is information that avon scares away even caterpillars. Fights with various types of weeds. Beekeepers value phacelia also for the fact that honey production also takes place at night. Honey from nectar is useful and tasty, which is important. The taste of honey is rich, tart and sweet. As for the color, it can be light yellow (amber), close to white, bluish and green. The large amount of fructose in honey prevents it from thickening quickly. But, even after sugaring, it remains elastic and pliable. A high amount of sugar, up to 60%, attracts more bees. Up to 5 mg is collected from one flower per day. And there are about 20 branches on the stem, which have up to 9 flowers in an inflorescence. Honey from phacelia nectar is very useful, contains many vitamins and trace elements. Raises immunity, adjusts the blood-vascular system, improves metabolism, normalizes the general condition of the body. Raises hemoglobin well. Likewise, honey is used in traditional medicine as a dietary product: it helps with gastritis, heartburn, and nausea. May improve memory. Phacelia honey can have an analgesic and antipyretic effect. Similarly, honey contains calcium, silver, potassium, nickel, and iron, which are well absorbed by the human body. Honey that has just been collected is best stored in linden or alder barrels. If the temperature does not exceed 10 ° C, it can be stored for more than three years. And at a temperature above 10, the storage period is no more than 1 year.
