Summer National Nucs for Sale 2027 – 6 Frame Poly | Buckfast or Carniolan | UK Delivery

Our 2027 Summer National nucleus colonies are produced during the active beekeeping season and supplied once they have developed into strong six-frame colonies. Every nuc is inspected before dispatch and supplied in a brand new Paynes poly nuc box, ready to transfer directly into your National hive.

Why choose a Summer National nucleus colony?

Summer National nucs are ideal for beekeepers who want bees later in the season without waiting until the following year. They are particularly useful for replacing winter or spring losses, increasing apiary numbers, or starting beekeeping after the main spring rush has passed.

With careful management, a summer nuc still has time to build into a strong colony before winter. Supplied with a mated F1 Buckfast or Carniolan queen, these colonies offer a practical and reliable way to establish bees during June and early summer.

• ✔ Ideal for replacing winter or spring losses.
• ✔ Useful for increasing apiary numbers later in the season.
• ✔ Strong six-frame National nuc ready to transfer into your hive.
• ✔ Mated F1 Buckfast or Carniolan queen.
• ✔ Time to build and prepare properly for winter.

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 and good honey gathering ability.

• Gentle temperament suitable for beginners and experienced beekeepers.
• Strong brood pattern from carefully selected queens.
• Reliable summer colony growth.
• Good honey gathering potential.
• Hygienic behaviour supportive of colony health.

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

What's Included

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

2027 Availability & UK Delivery

Our 2027 Summer National nucleus colonies are expected to be ready from June 2027, subject to weather and colony development. We will contact you approximately 2–4 weeks before dispatch to arrange delivery or collection and issue your final invoice.

If you need bees earlier, see our Spring National Nucs or Overwintered National Nucs.

UK Delivery & Collection

• Royal Mail Special Delivery before 1pm throughout mainland UK.
• Hand delivery throughout Dorset.
• Collection by arrangement from Dorset.

Every colony is carefully packaged to minimise stress during transport and arrives ready to transfer into your National hive.

Installing Your Summer Nuc

Transfer your colony into your National hive during suitable weather. Because summer nucs are installed later in the season, monitor space, feed availability and winter preparation carefully.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why buy a summer nuc?
Summer nucs are ideal for replacing colony losses, increasing apiary numbers, or starting beekeeping later in the season while still giving the colony time to establish before winter.

When will my summer nuc be delivered?
We aim to dispatch from June 2027 onwards, depending on colony development and weather conditions.

Will this fit my National hive?
Yes. These colonies are supplied on standard British National frames ready to transfer directly into a National hive.

Can a summer nuc still build up before winter?
Yes, with suitable management. Summer nucs should be given enough space, feed where needed, and proper autumn preparation so they can develop into strong colonies before winter.

2027 Availability & Payment

Demand for our 2027 Summer National nucleus colonies is often driven by beekeepers replacing losses or expanding later in the season. 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.