{"product_id":"5-frame-bee-nuc-for-sale-florida","title":"5-Frame Bee Nuc for Sale | Florida Honeybee Nucleus Colony | Heritage Bee Farm","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Is Included in a Heritage Bee Farm Nuc?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOur 5-frame nucleus colonies are built from the same proven genetics that drive one of Florida's most established commercial queen programs. Each nuc contains everything a colony needs to establish quickly and build toward a productive first season.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e1 actively laying mated queen — raised from our breeder stock, open-mated at our Florida apiary locations, and confirmed laying before pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e5 full-depth Langstroth frames — including brood in all stages: eggs, open larvae, and capped worker brood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA full covering of bees across all five frames — nurse bees, house bees, and foragers present and functioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFrames of capped honey and pollen stores — ready to sustain the colony through the transition to their new hive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDrawn comb — one of the most valuable assets you can give a new colony, already built and ready for the queen to expand her brood nest immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy a Nuc Outperforms a Package Every Time\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA nucleus colony starts where a package of bees spends its first four to six weeks trying to get. The queen is already laying and accepted by her workers. The comb is already drawn. The brood nest is already established. There is no risky queen acceptance period, no waiting for comb to be built from scratch, and no slow start on bare foundation.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEstablishes 4 to 6 weeks faster than a package on average\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eVirtually no queen acceptance risk — your queen is proven and already in production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDrawn comb gives the colony immediate capacity to store nectar and expand brood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eStrong colonies from a Heritage Bee Farm nuc frequently produce harvestable honey in their first season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLower first-year failure rate compared to packages — a more reliable start for any beekeeper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrder Early — We Sell Out Every Season\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeritage Bee Farm nucleus colonies are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Demand for our Florida nucs consistently exceeds supply during the spring season from both new beekeepers and established operations expanding their apiaries. Ordering early secures your quantity and gets you the earliest available pickup date — giving your colony more time to build before the heat of summer.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo not wait. The beekeepers who order in January and February are already on the schedule before most buyers start thinking about spring.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickup Schedule and How It Works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNucleus colonies are available for Saturday pickup at our Myakka City, Florida farm throughout our production season. Select your preferred pickup date from the variant selector above — each date reflects an actual production slot with a fixed, limited quantity.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNucs are prepared the evening before pickup with entrances closed after dark to ensure all foragers are home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEarly morning pickup is preferred — sunrise to approximately 9 to 10 AM — before Florida heat builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEvening pickup can be arranged by contacting us in advance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWe cannot ship live nucs — all orders are pickup only at our Myakka City farm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWe will contact you if weather or seasonal conditions require any adjustment to your date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Prepare for a Successful Pickup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHave your complete Langstroth hive body fully assembled and positioned at your apiary before pickup day — not after\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e5 additional frames with foundation or drawn comb ready inside the hive body surrounding the space for your nuc frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBottom board, inner cover, and outer cover in place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEntrance reducer set to the smallest opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSugar syrup and feeder ready for your first feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eProtective gear, smoker, and hive tool ready to go\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTransport your nuc directly to your apiary — do not leave a closed nuc in a hot vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransfer your five nuc frames into the center of your hive body in the same order they came out of the nuc box — do not rearrange the brood nest. Fill in the remaining space on each side with your prepared frames. Gently brush any remaining bees from the nuc box into the hive. Close up and leave the colony undisturbed for 5 to 7 days before your first inspection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAt day 7, look for eggs — small white grains standing upright in the base of cells. Eggs confirm your queen is laying and your colony is establishing well.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho Buys Heritage Bee Farm Nucleus Colonies?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFirst-time beekeepers starting their first hive — nucs are the most reliable and beginner-friendly way to start\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eExperienced beekeepers expanding their apiary or replacing winter losses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSmall honey producers building productive colonies heading into spring nectar flows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBeekeeping clubs, schools, and 4-H programs establishing educational hives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAny beekeeper who wants a colony that is ready to build from day one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo you ship nucs?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo — live nucleus colonies cannot be safely shipped. All nuc orders are pickup only at our Myakka City, Florida farm. Our mated queens ship nationwide via UPS Next Day Air if you are not local.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat breed will my nuc queen be?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOur nuc queens are primarily Italian and Carniolan genetics, open-mated at our Florida apiary locations. If you have a specific breed preference, contact us when ordering to discuss availability.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I order multiple nucs?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYes. Select your quantity on the product page. For orders of five or more nucs, contact us in advance to confirm availability on your preferred date and plan transport logistics.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat if I am not ready on my pickup date?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eContact us as early as possible and we will do our best to move you to a later available date. Nucs are living colonies and cannot be held indefinitely, but we will work with you when we can.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs this a good option for a complete beginner?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolutely. A nucleus colony is the most beginner-friendly way to start beekeeping. The colony is already established, the queen is already laying, and the bees are calm and ready to settle into their new home with minimal drama. We recommend having your equipment fully set up before pickup day and being prepared to install the same day.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuilt on the Same Genetics as Our Queen Program\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeritage Bee Farm manages over 3,000 colonies across four counties in Central Florida. Queen production is the core of our commercial operation and our nucleus colonies are an extension of that program — built on the same proven breeder stock, the same open-mated genetics, and the same quality standards we apply to every queen we ship nationwide. When you pick up a Heritage Bee Farm nuc, you are getting a colony backed by one of Florida's most established commercial beekeeping operations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSelect your pickup date above and reserve your colony today. We look forward to seeing you at the farm.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage Bee Farm ","offers":[{"title":"Sat Jun 14","offer_id":48053638234324,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sat Jun 21","offer_id":48053638267092,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sat Jun 28","offer_id":48053638299860,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sat Jul 05","offer_id":48053638332628,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sat Jul 12","offer_id":48053638365396,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sat Jul 19","offer_id":48053638398164,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sat Jul 26","offer_id":48053638430932,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sat Aug 02","offer_id":48053638463700,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sat Aug 09","offer_id":48053638496468,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sat Aug 16","offer_id":48053638529236,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sat Aug 23","offer_id":48053638562004,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sat Aug 30","offer_id":48053638594772,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sat Sep 06","offer_id":48053638627540,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sat Sep 13","offer_id":48053638660308,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sat Sep 20","offer_id":48053638693076,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sat Sep 27","offer_id":48053638725844,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/0384\/8916\/files\/HeritageBeeFarm_Nucs_for_Sale.jpg?v=1778027401","url":"https:\/\/www.heritagebees.com\/products\/5-frame-bee-nuc-for-sale-florida","provider":"Heritage Bee Farm ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}