{"product_id":"overwintered-spring-nucleus-colony","title":"Overwintered Langstroth Nucleus Colony - Spring 2027 Deposit","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSpring 2027 Nucleus Colonies - Pre-Orders Now Open\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive frame Langstroth nucleus colonies, overwintered in North Shropshire and selected for calm temperament, reliable brood patterns and steady spring growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach colony is raised by Henry across our apiaries and nurtured through autumn and winter to ensure a strong start to the season. Suitable for both new and experienced beekeepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Five ANEL plastic Langstroth brood frames with brood in all stages\u003cbr\u003e• A marked F1 Buckfast queen\u003cbr\u003e• Healthy workers and adequate stores\u003cbr\u003e• Autumn and winter varroa treatments\u003cbr\u003e• Thorough pre dispatch health checks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur nucs are supplied on durable ANEL plastic frames. These are hygienic, long lasting and fully compatible with standard Langstroth equipment, including Flow Hives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn favourable conditions, colonies may be strong enough for a summer honey harvest in their first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollection or Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection\u003c\/strong\u003e - Free\u003cbr\u003eFrom Myddle, North Shropshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003edelivery\u003c\/strong\u003e - £10\u003cbr\u003eDelivered by Henry to nearby SY postcodes in a Quarti poly nuc box, yours to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNationwide\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003edelivery\u003c\/strong\u003e - £30\u003cbr\u003eSent via Royal Mail Special Delivery in a secure Correx travel nuc box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will contact you in spring to arrange a suitable date between mid April and mid May, depending on colony development and weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePricing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e£300 total\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e£50 non refundable deposit payable now\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e£250 balance due March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivery added to final balance if applicable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOngoing Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchasing a nuc is the start of a season, not a single transaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll customers receive access to our structured online guides covering hive preparation, installation, feeding, inspections and early management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will also have direct access to Henry via Business WhatsApp during working hours for practical support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this is your first nuc, we recommend reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/edenhoneybees.co.uk\/pages\/preparing-for-a-nucleus-colony\" title=\"Preparing for a Nucleus Colony\"\u003ePreparing for a Nucleus Colony\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/edenhoneybees.co.uk\/pages\/your-first-weeks-with-a-nucleus-colony\" title=\"Your First Weeks with a Nucleus Colony\"\u003eYour First Weeks with a Nucleus Colony\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSecure Your Nuc\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability is limited each season. Pre order now to reserve your colony.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Honey Bees","offers":[{"title":"Collect in person \/ 2026","offer_id":55841913078142,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Collect in person \/ 2027","offer_id":57016076140926,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Local delivery \/ 2026","offer_id":55841913110910,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Local delivery \/ 2027","offer_id":57016076173694,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Nationwide delivery \/ 2026","offer_id":55841913143678,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Nationwide delivery \/ 2027","offer_id":57016076206462,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/0848\/3966\/files\/IMG_0036.jpg?v=1762954068","url":"https:\/\/edenhoneybees.co.uk\/products\/overwintered-spring-nucleus-colony","provider":"Eden Honey Bees","version":"1.0","type":"link"}