Generally, you do not expect to harvest honey from a hive its first year. An apple orchard is nice, if the farmer doesn't spray…
When is the nectar flow in your area? Ideally there are signs that tell you when you should be adding honey supers: for example, in our area, when we see dandelions starting, we know to get honey supers ready. Around late March, early April we add supers, BEFORE the black locust blooms. Only 60 minutes away from me, they can still add supers while my area goes into a dearth.
Beekeeping is very local, you need to talk to local beekeepers to know when the nectar flow is going to happen and when to add supers.
When is the nectar flow in your area? Ideally there are signs that tell you when you should be adding honey supers: for example, in our area, when we see dandelions starting, we know to get honey supers ready. Around late March, early April we add supers, BEFORE the black locust blooms. Only 60 minutes away from me, they can still add supers while my area goes into a dearth.
Beekeeping is very local, you need to talk to local beekeepers to know when the nectar flow is going to happen and when to add supers.