Spring arrives and so does the pollen!

As spring arrives, so does the pollen, but did you know different pollens are released at different times.

As the islands are surrounded by water, there is not enough distance across the land masses to obtain pollen data, and as a result islanders can only assume there is a high pollen count by having the symptoms of hayfever.

Although the Channel Islands are unable to monitor pollen count, the UK Met have produced this useful calendar which will still apply to us.

Different types of pollen are released throughout the year. The UK Met's calendar (below) has a detailed breakdown of the different types of pollen and their peak times within a season.

Which pollen can affect you and when Credit: UK Met Office

The UK Met Office's pollen calendar (above) shows an average pattern of release of the main allergenic pollen in the UK. The severity and timing of the pollen seasons will differ from year-to-year depending on the weather, biological factors and geographical location.

According the UK Met, The pollen count season is normally March to August. However, it can start as early as January and end as late as November.

The pollen season separates into three main sections:

  • Tree pollen - late March to mid-May.

  • Grass pollen - mid-May to July.

  • Weed pollen - end of June to September.