Buckfast National Spring Nucleus Colony (Full Price £250) 2026
If you would like your nucleus colony delivered, we offer a delivery service for an additional cost of £20. Delivery ensures that your bees arrive safely and without the hassle of transport on your part. Simply select the delivery option when ordering.
Overview
The F1 Buckfast Summer 5 Frame Nuc is the premium choice for beekeepers seeking a resilient and productive colony. With a lineage rooted in the renowned Buckfast strain, these bees are celebrated for their exceptional honey production, docility, and disease resistance. Raised and prepared for the new season, this nuc provides a head start for the beekeeping season, guaranteeing a strong, healthy colony.
Features
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Superior Genetics: From the esteemed Buckfast lineage, known for its high honey yield, gentle nature, and robust health.
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Enhanced Productivity: Proven foraging efficiency and rapid spring build-up lead to increased honey production.
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Gentle Temperament: Ideal for beekeepers of all experience levels, the F1 Buckfast bees are known for their calm and manageable behavior.
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Disease Resistance: Enhanced resilience to common bee diseases, reducing the need for frequent treatments and interventions.
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Spring-Ready Colony: Carefully nurtured and developed to ensure rapid expansion and productivity in the new season.
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Queen: F1 Buckfast queen, ensuring strong and consistent colony development.
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Colony Composition: A healthy mix of worker bees and brood, providing a solid foundation for rapid growth.
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Frame Count: Consists of 5 deep frames, fully drawn with brood, honey, and pollen reserves.
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Delivery: Carefully packaged and transported to maintain the health and well-being of the bees during transit.
Ideal For
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New Beekeepers: Perfect for beginners due to the bees' gentle nature and proven hardiness.
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Experienced Apiarists: Enhances existing operations with a ready-to-thrive, high-performing colony.
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Educational Institutions: Ideal for teaching sustainable beekeeping practices through hands-on experience with a robust nuc.
Guarantee
Our F1 Buckfast Honey Bee Summer Nuc comes with a satisfaction guarantee. Should you encounter any issues within the first 14 days, we offer support and solutions to ensure your beekeeping journey begins successfully.
Kickstart your late beekeeping season with the F1 Buckfast Honey Bee Spring Nuc – the perfect blend of productivity, resilience, and manageability for a flourishing apiary.
These Nucs are available from the middle to the end of May onwards (weather depending). Full Price: £250. If delivery is required, an additional charge will apply.
Deposit is non-refundable.