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Our 2026 Spring Nucs are carefully assembled from thriving colonies selected for productivity, temperament, and early-season performance. Each nucleus colony is established on drawn comb with a proven, producing mated queen, developing brood in all stages, and sufficient bees and resources to ensure rapid growth once transferred into full equipment.
Every SageBee Co. nuc is built with a focus on colony strength, balanced brood patterns, and strong population levels, giving beekeepers a dependable start for spring expansion and honey production. Colonies are monitored throughout build-up to ensure they meet our standards for health, stability, and early-season momentum at the time of delivery.
Each 5-Frame Spring Nuc Includes:
A proven, producing mated queen
Frames containing brood in all stages (eggs, larvae, capped brood)
Drawn comb with pollen and honey reserves
A well-populated adult bee workforce
Colonies prepared for strong spring establishment
Ideal For:
Expanding existing apiaries
Replacing winter losses
New beekeepers seeking a reliable early-season start
Honey producers preparing for spring nectar flows
Pickup Timing: Spring 2026 (exact pickup windows announced as weather and colony build-up conditions finalize to ensure colony quality).
SageBee Standard:
We focus on delivering ready-to-grow colonies with proven queens and strong populations, allowing your hive to establish quickly and perform through the season.
Pricing: Our nuc prices are currently $165 each with a $20 refundable deposit. When the transportation box is returned, the deposit will be refunded.
Our 2026 Spring Nucs are carefully assembled from thriving colonies selected for productivity, temperament, and early-season performance. Each nucleus colony is established on drawn comb with a proven, producing mated queen, developing brood in all stages, and sufficient bees and resources to ensure rapid growth once transferred into full equipment.
Every SageBee Co. nuc is built with a focus on colony strength, balanced brood patterns, and strong population levels, giving beekeepers a dependable start for spring expansion and honey production. Colonies are monitored throughout build-up to ensure they meet our standards for health, stability, and early-season momentum at the time of delivery.
Each 5-Frame Spring Nuc Includes:
A proven, producing mated queen
Frames containing brood in all stages (eggs, larvae, capped brood)
Drawn comb with pollen and honey reserves
A well-populated adult bee workforce
Colonies prepared for strong spring establishment
Ideal For:
Expanding existing apiaries
Replacing winter losses
New beekeepers seeking a reliable early-season start
Honey producers preparing for spring nectar flows
Pickup Timing: Spring 2026 (exact pickup windows announced as weather and colony build-up conditions finalize to ensure colony quality).
SageBee Standard:
We focus on delivering ready-to-grow colonies with proven queens and strong populations, allowing your hive to establish quickly and perform through the season.
Pricing: Our nuc prices are currently $165 each with a $20 refundable deposit. When the transportation box is returned, the deposit will be refunded.