Spring Langstroth Nucs for Sale 2027 – 6 Frame Poly | Buckfast or Carniolan | UK Delivery

Our 2027 Spring Langstroth nucleus colonies are produced during the current beekeeping season and supplied once they have developed into strong six-frame colonies. Every colony is inspected before dispatch and supplied in a brand new Paynes poly nuc box, ready to transfer directly into your Langstroth hive or Flow Hive brood box.

Why choose a Spring Langstroth nucleus colony?

Our Spring Langstroth nucs are headed by young queens mated during the current season. First-year queens typically produce excellent brood patterns and strong colony expansion while generally having a lower swarming tendency than older queens when managed correctly.

With the main nectar flows still ahead, these colonies have plenty of time to build into productive hives before summer. Combined with the simplicity of transferring directly into Langstroth equipment, they are an excellent choice for both new and experienced Flow Hive beekeepers.

• ✔ Current-season mated F1 Buckfast or Carniolan queen.
• ✔ Strong brood production from a young laying queen.
• ✔ Generally lower swarming tendency than older queens.
• ✔ Excellent honey production potential.
• ✔ Direct transfer into Flow Hive or standard Langstroth brood boxes.

Designed for Flow Hive & Standard Langstroth Hives

Every colony is supplied on standard Langstroth brood frames, making installation quick and straightforward.

• ✔ Flow Hive brood boxes.
• ✔ Standard Langstroth wooden hives.
• ✔ Poly Langstroth hives.
• ✔ Any hive using standard Langstroth brood frames.

There is no need to transfer bees between frame sizes. Simply move each Langstroth frame into your brood box and continue normal colony management.

Why buy from Jurassic Bees?

• ✔ Raised on our Dorset apiaries.
• ✔ UK-raised F1 Buckfast or Carniolan queens.
• ✔ Brand new Paynes 6-frame poly nuc box included.
• ✔ Fresh comb wherever possible, with combs less than one year old.
• ✔ Nationwide Royal Mail Special Delivery or Dorset hand delivery.
• ✔ Free telephone and email support.

Breeding & Selection

Our queens are selected from proven lines suited to British beekeeping, producing calm, productive colonies with strong brood production, excellent honey gathering ability and reliable performance throughout the season.

• Gentle temperament.
• Strong brood pattern.
• Rapid colony expansion.
• Excellent honey production.
• Good hygienic behaviour.

Queens are supplied mated, laying and marked in the current year's colour.

What's Included

• 6-frame Langstroth nucleus colony.
• 4 frames containing brood in all stages.
• 2 frames of pollen and honey stores.
• Mated laying F1 Buckfast or Carniolan queen (current season).
• Brand new Paynes poly nuc box.
• Fresh comb wherever possible, with combs less than one year old.

2027 Availability & UK Delivery

Our 2027 Spring Langstroth nucleus colonies are expected to be ready from May 2027, subject to weather and colony development. We will contact you approximately 2–4 weeks before dispatch to arrange delivery or collection.

If you need bees earlier, see our Overwintered Langstroth Nucs. If you're looking later in the season, our Summer Langstroth Nucs are usually available from June.

Installing Your Langstroth Nuc

Transfer the six Langstroth brood frames directly into your hive during suitable weather and feed lightly if natural forage is limited.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will these fit my Flow Hive?
Yes. Every colony is supplied on standard Langstroth brood frames for direct transfer into Flow Hive brood boxes.

Will these fit any Langstroth hive?
Yes. They are compatible with standard Langstroth brood equipment.

Why choose a spring Langstroth nuc instead of an overwintered Langstroth nuc?
Spring Langstroth nucs are headed by a young queen mated during the current season, giving excellent brood production, strong colony growth and generally a lower swarming tendency than colonies headed by older queens.

When will my spring Langstroth nuc be delivered?
We aim to dispatch during May 2027, depending on colony development and weather conditions.

2027 Availability & Payment

Demand for our 2027 Spring Langstroth nucleus colonies is highest during autumn, winter and early spring. Ordering early secures your place in our production schedule.

A £50 non-refundable deposit secures your colony. We will contact you 2–4 weeks before dispatch to arrange delivery or collection. The remaining balance is payable by BACS no later than two weeks before your agreed delivery or collection date.