For langstroth Frames
A calm, healthy Buckfast colony on Langstroth frames, ready to build from May onwards.
Starting out in beekeeping is exciting. It can also be completely overwhelming. We keep things simple. You get a strong, healthy colony of calm bees, a mated Buckfast queen, and we’re here for every question that follows.
If you’re running a Flow Hive, an existing Langstroth setup, or you’ve specifically chosen Langstroth frames for your apiary, this is the nuc for you.
Langstroth is the most widely used hive format in the world. The frames are wider than National frames, which gives the colony a bit more room from the start.
Not sure which frame size is right for you? Get in touch and we’ll help you work it out before you order. We’d rather you get the right thing than the wrong thing quickly.
After you order:
We don’t disappear after the sale. You can contact us before, during, and after introduction. We’ve also got a library of YouTube videos, guides, blog posts, and live streams that cover most questions before you even need to ask them.
Fast postal, full of brood, bouncing, had to add super box on next day, booming colony, quality queen, healthy bees, excellent Comms from LE instructions far and beyond anyone else, constantly sending emails with great links for a smooth transition… Thank you
Quality Quality Quality
Really nothing else to add, except thank you Laurence and BMH, seriously the UKs best in our opinion (and Hector’s too)
Service and support spot on!
I recieved my nuc early on Wednesday 1st May The post office were wonderful they took great care and attention to get the bees to me ASAP. I could not transfer the bees to the hive due to low temperatures. Laurence gave super instructions on how to proceed. fortunately the temp has gone up so i will transfer on the 7th of May. I’m a first time bee keeper. Despite hundreds of hours of watching and learning on u tube. I know the real lessons begin now
Our summer National nucs are available from May through to June each season. Exact availability depends on the season, so it’s worth getting your order in early. We dispatch in strict date order, first come first served.
Your nuc is shipped in a free Paynes poly nuc box via Royal Mail Special Delivery. It’s a signature-required service, so make sure someone will be in to receive it. The poly nuc is ventilated and purpose-built for safe postal delivery. We’ve shipped thousands of colonies this way and the bees arrive in excellent condition.
Queens are shipped in secure postal cages with attendant bees and food via Royal Mail Special Delivery (£9.99). This is a signature-required service and cannot be posted through your letterbox. Delivery is tracked so you know exactly when to expect them. We’ve shipped thousands of queens safely using this method.
Contact us immediately with a photo of what you’ve received. We’ll sort it out. We stand behind every colony we send.
Yes. You’ll need a Langstroth hive ready to receive your colony. If you’re not sure what equipment you need, our Fundamentals and Beehives course modules walk you through exactly what to buy and how to set it up. Or just ask us before you order.
Summer nucs build fast in warm weather. Within a few weeks, your colony should be filling out and the queen will be laying well across multiple frames. By midsummer, a well-managed colony on National frames can be a full, strong hive.
Quite possibly. Summer nucs started in May have the best chance. It depends on your local forage, the weather, and how your colony develops. Six-frame nucs have a real advantage over five-frame nucs for building quickly. Many of our customers do get a harvest in their first season. We won’t promise it, but it’s genuinely possible.
Everything. Contact us before, during, or after your colony arrives. Ask as many questions as you like. There are NO silly questions. We also have a library of YouTube videos, guides, and live streams covering most questions you’ll ever have as a beekeeper.
Our Beekeeping Course covers everything from setting up your hive to inspecting with confidence. Work through it at your own pace and you’ll know exactly what to do when your bees arrive.
