Buckeye Honey is produced, harvested and bottled by hardworking students (and bees!) at the Rothenbuhler Honey Bee Research Lab, located within the CFAES Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory.

The honey is typically harvested in early summer to capture the abundant nectar flow from spring blossoms in the Columbus area. We perform microscopic palynology to identify the residual pollen present in the honey our bees make and use the distinctive shape of the pollen to identify the floral source. The honey we make is from black locust (Rabinia pseudoacacia), apple (Malus spp.), honeysuckles (Lonicera spp.) and the other flowers in our area, including the Ohio buckeye, Aesculus glabra!

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Each year, there will be a limited amount of Ohio State Honey available for sale. Proceeds from the sale of honey go to support colony maintenance, student internships and research projects. Interested in purchasing honey?

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Frequently asked questions

Can I get my honey order shipped to me?

We do not offer shipment options for Ohio State Honey. Orders are available for pickup on our campus locations only.

Where can I pick up honey orders?

Pickup is at the Rothenbuhler Honey Bee Research Laboratory on Waterman Farm in Columbus. Hours are Monday -Thursday 9:00am - 4:30pm and Friday 9:00am-4:30pm.

I live closer to Wooster, are there any options for Wooster Campus?

Yes! You can pickup Wooster orders on Thursdays after 9:00am at the Wooster Science Building - United Titanium Bug Zoo.

What if I have a really large order of honey?

To order large quantities (cases of 24 or more), please contact Chia Lin via email at lin.724@osu.edu