{"product_id":"italian-nucleus-honeybee-colony-2027","title":"2027 5-Frame Italian Nucleus Honeybee Colony","description":"\u003cp\u003eReserve a high-quality 5-frame Italian nucleus honeybee colony for the 2027 season. Each nuc costs \u003cstrong\u003e$215.00\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2027 preorder — payment in full is required when you order.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each $215 payment reserves one 5-frame nucleus colony for spring collection. This is a collection-only preorder; nucs are not sent by parcel shipping or local delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA ProNuc high-grade, reusable plastic box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree frames of eggs, larvae, and brood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo frames of nectar and pollen resources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQueens from Chad's program combining Pol-line VSH and Randy Oliver Golden West queens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExpected availability and pickup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability is expected around \u003cstrong\u003eMay 6–8, 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once the exact pickup date is confirmed, we will contact each customer with the pickup timeframe and location. This is a dedicated colony pickup arrangement. We will email you to confirm reservation and pickup details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose a nucleus colony?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChad believes nucleus colonies give beekeepers a head start over package bees. Package bees need to build comb, collect nectar and pollen reserves, and complete a 21-day brood cycle before the first new bees emerge. Next to Nature sells nucleus colonies because we believe they establish stronger hives in less time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBeginning beekeeping classes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning beekeeping classes are planned for winter\/spring 2027. Visit our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/classes-tours\"\u003eClasses \u0026amp; Workshops page\u003c\/a\u003e for current announcements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Next to Nature Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48469889876129,"sku":"NUC-2027-5FRAME","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/5317\/6737\/files\/nucleus-colony-2027.jpg?v=1793360934","url":"https:\/\/nexttonaturefarm.com\/products\/italian-nucleus-honeybee-colony-2027","provider":"Next to Nature Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}