Langstroth Nucleus Colony (5 Frames) – Buckfast F1 Queen

Our Langstroth Nuc is supplied with a young, mated Buckfast F1 queen and a well-established population of Buckfast bees. Each Langstroth Bee Nuc colony is carefully prepared to provide a healthy, productive start for your apiary and to ensure smooth integration into your Langstroth hive system.

The nuc typically includes frames containing brood at various stages—eggs, larvae, and sealed brood—along with sufficient food stores of honey and pollen. A proven, laying Buckfast F1 queen ensures strong colony development, consistent brood patterns, and long-term hive stability.

Buckfast bees are widely valued for their gentle temperament, excellent productivity, and strong spring build-up, making this Langstroth Nuc suitable for both hobbyist beekeepers and experienced professionals who want reliable colonies for sustainable growth.

Colony Contents

• 1 × Mated Buckfast F1 Queen
• 5 × Langstroth Frames
• Brood at different stages
• Honey and pollen stores
• Healthy Buckfast worker bees

Collection & Handling

• Collection only (recommended for bee welfare)
• Please bring a suitable transport box or hive
• Installation into a full Langstroth hive is advised as soon as possible

Important Notes

• Availability is seasonal
• Bees are living livestock and require appropriate experience and care
• Local regulations and biosecurity guidelines must be followed