{"product_id":"posted-5-frame-nucleus","title":"Posted 5 Frame Nucleus 2026","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePosted 5 Frame Spring Nucleus 2026 – Your Perfect Start to Spring Beekeeping! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e🐝\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrder Early to Secure Your Place!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBy ordering early, you’ll secure the \u003cb\u003eearliest availability dates in May 2026\u003c\/b\u003e. Once these dates are fully allocated, no additional Nucs will be available until the following season – don’t miss out!\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e🗓️\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003eAvailable for Delivery:\u003c\/b\u003e May - early July, dates selectable in the drop-down menu.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e📍\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003ePostage Only:\u003c\/b\u003e Thursday delivery each week (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bshoneybees.pro\/collections\/nucs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecollected options available separately\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEach \u003cb\u003e5 Frame National Nucleus\u003c\/b\u003e includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e🐝\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003eFamily of Buckfast Bees\u003c\/b\u003e headed by an \u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eopen-mated\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eunclipped\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003emarked \u003c\/u\u003e2026 (White) F1 Buckfast Queen\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e🖼️\u003c\/span\u003e Supplied on \u003cb\u003eBritish Standard DN4 National Frames\u003c\/b\u003e (Hoffman spacing, 432mm (356mm) x 215mm) – fits Standard National and WBC hives. \u003cb\u003eThese will NOT fit flow hives (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/forum.honeyflow.com\/t\/convert-uk-national-brood-frame-to-langstroth-in-1-minute\/7749\" title=\"Flow Hive National Adaption\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewithout adaption\u003c\/a\u003e), however, we do have a limited amount of Langstroth \/ Flow Hive Nucs available in April \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bshoneybees.pro\/products\/postedowlangstroth\" title=\"Flow Hive Nucs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e🛠️\u003c\/span\u003e Packed in a \u003cb\u003eFREE BS Honey Bees Correx Nuc Box\u003c\/b\u003e, with full double mesh ventilation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy BS Honey Bees?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWe’ve been the UK’s \u003cb\u003eNo. 1 retailer of live bees\u003c\/b\u003e since 2011, pioneering online sales for live bees. By purchasing from us, you support a \u003cb\u003esmall, independent UK business\u003c\/b\u003e and contribute to the local economy.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOur \u003cb\u003eF1 Buckfast Queens \u003c\/b\u003eare sourced from the best European breeders, including Dr. Peter Stöfen, Ivan Bjorholm Nielsen, Keld Brandstrup, Tenuta Ritiro, and Lutz Eggert. These bees are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e🧘♂️\u003c\/span\u003e Gentle and perfect for productive colonies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e🏆\u003c\/span\u003e Renowned for productivity, disease resistance, and low swarming tendencies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s Included with Your Nuc?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYour \u003cb\u003eSpring Nuc\u003c\/b\u003e comes with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eBrood at all stages: \u003cb\u003ecapped brood, larvae, and eggs\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eA sufficient amount of stores** (varies by time of year).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e🛡️\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003eHealth Guarantee:\u003c\/b\u003e All colonies are treated for varroa with approved VMD medication which is recorded and kept for 5 years under VMR 2011SI2159. We are also \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bshoneybees.pro\/pages\/dash\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDASH-accredited\u003c\/a\u003e for your peace of mind.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Secure Your Order\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e1️\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003ePay the full £290 balance + £30 postage (This includes a \u003cb\u003e£70 non-refundable deposit\u003c\/b\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e2️\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003eChoose your preferred delivery date from the dropdown menu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.059%; height: 195.938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.6533%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability Timescale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.7916%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvisional Delivery Date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.6533%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e1st Round \u003cem\u003e(+\/- 1-2 weeks)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.7916%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e14th May 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.6533%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e2nd Round \u003cem\u003e(+\/- 1-2 weeks)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.7916%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e21st May 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.6533%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e3rd Round \u003cem\u003e(+\/- 1-2 weeks)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.7916%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e28th May 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.6533%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e4th Round \u003cem\u003e(+\/- 1-2 weeks)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.7916%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e4th June 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.6533%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e5th Round \u003cem\u003e(+\/- 1-2 weeks)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.7916%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e11th June 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.6533%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e6th Round \u003cem\u003e(+\/- 1-2 weeks)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.7916%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e18th June 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.6533%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e7th Round \u003cem\u003e(+\/- 1-2 weeks)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.7916%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e25th June 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.6533%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e8th Round \u003cem\u003e(+\/- 1-2 weeks)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.7916%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e2nd July 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.6533%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINAL ROUND (STRAGGLERS)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.7916%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9th July 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e3️\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003eYou will receive a confirmation email nearer the time confirming your delivery date.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e⚠️\u003c\/span\u003e If we can’t reach you, we’ll offer your Nuc to the next customer. If we are unable to reach you after numerous attempts, your order will be cancelled, and the deposit will be lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrust the Experts\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e🐝\u003c\/span\u003e With over a decade of experience and \u003cb\u003eoutstanding Trustpilot reviews\u003c\/b\u003e, we’ve made it easier than ever to start beekeeping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-theme=\"light\" data-style-width=\"100%\" data-style-height=\"20px\" data-businessunit-id=\"5ba26ac8afa8530001888356\" data-template-id=\"5419b6ffb0d04a076446a9af\" data-locale=\"en-GB\" class=\"trustpilot-widget\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.trustpilot.com\/trustboxes\/5419b6ffb0d04a076446a9af\/index.html?templateId=5419b6ffb0d04a076446a9af\u0026amp;businessunitId=5ba26ac8afa8530001888356#locale=en-GB\u0026amp;styleHeight=20px\u0026amp;styleWidth=100%25\u0026amp;theme=light\" loading=\"auto\" title=\"Customer reviews powered by Trustpilot\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOrder your \u003cb\u003ePosted 5 Frame Spring Nucleus 2026\u003c\/b\u003e today and join the growing community of successful beekeepers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProvisional Dates:\u003c\/b\u003e Allow for \u003cb\u003e±1–2 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e due to weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/b\u003e Feed your bees after transferring them into a full-size hive. 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