Nucleus Specification

These spring nucleuses are ideal for beginners and are bred for superior honey production and docility. Each nuc comes on 6 DN4 British Standard national brood frames and contains:

• A marked 2026 F1 Buckfast open mated queen, proven and overwintered, displaying excellent traits.

• Approximately ¾ frames of brood in various stages.

• Several frames of stores.

Each order also includes a correct travel box, essential for various beekeeping practices.

Health and Quality Assurance

All nucs undergo thorough disease inspection before collection or delivery. They have been treated regularly with Oxalic acid mite treatments, ensuring you receive the healthiest and happiest bees. With the right conditions, you can expect a good honey harvest, and these nucleuses exhibit very low swarming tendencies in their first year.

Honey Harvest Potential

From my experience, I harvested over 120 lbs of honey from a nucleus, showcasing their productive capabilities.