Spring 6-Frame Buckfast Nucleus Colony – Abelo Hive (Pre-Order for May 2026)

Get ready for the new season with our spring 6-frame Buckfast nucleus colonies, available for collection in May 2026. Supplied in the durable Abelo 6-frame poly hive, these colonies are carefully prepared to ensure a healthy, productive, and ready-to-thrive bee colony for your apiary.

The full cost is £330, and is available for collection only.

Each nuc features all-new National deep frames with fresh wax and foundation, providing a clean, disease-free start. Every colony is led by a 2026 UK-mated F1 Buckfast queen, selected for her calm temperament and exceptional laying pattern, giving your hive the ideal foundation for growth and honey production.

Why Choose Our Spring Buckfast Nucs?

• Gentle Temperament: Perfect for beginners and experienced beekeepers alike.

• High Productivity: Buckfast bees are renowned for strong colony growth and excellent honey yields.

• Resilient Stock: Carefully bred for disease resistance and superior overwintering success.

What You’ll Receive:

• 6 Frames of Brood, Pollen & Honey: Includes a minimum of 3 frames of brood in all stages to support colony expansion.

• 2026 Mated Buckfast Queen: Calm, productive, and ready to lead the colony.

• Healthy, Vigorous Bees: All colonies are rigorously inspected and treated for optimal health.

• Abelo 6-Frame Hive: High-density polystyrene brood box, strong plastic floor with open vents, and insulated crown board and roof.

• New Frames and Wax Foundation: Pristine equipment ensures your bees get the best possible start.

Raised in Dorset’s Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, our bees forage on a rich variety of local flora, contributing to robust, resilient colonies. Whether expanding your apiary or starting a new hive, our spring Buckfast nucs provide a strong, sustainable foundation for productive beekeeping.

Pre-Order Today:
Due to high demand, we recommend pre-ordering early. Spring nucs will be available for collection from May 2026.