{"product_id":"spring-nuc","title":"Spring 2027 Nucs For Sale","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice: $200 per nuc | Preorders Now Open\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet a head start on the 2027 beekeeping season with a strong, established honey bee nucleus colony from Riverview Road Apiary!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur five-frame nucs contain Italian-mix honey bees, affectionately known as \"Italian mutts,\" that are generally gentle and productive. They're an excellent choice for both beginning beekeepers and experienced beekeepers looking to expand their apiaries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive frames containing bees, brood, and food stores\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn established, mated and laying queen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItalian-mix honey bees known for their gentle temperament and productivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA durable, reusable Pro Nuc plastic transport box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspected for Colony Health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll nucs undergo two inspections before sale:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspection by the state apiary inspector in their state of origin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspection by our local Illinois apiary inspector after arriving at Riverview Road Apiary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNucs will only be released for pickup after the required inspections have been completed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring 2027 Preorders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReserve your nuc today for $200. Full payment is required at checkout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickup is expected in Spring 2027. Exact dates will be announced once confirmed and depend on weather, colony readiness, and completion of required inspections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustomers will be contacted with pickup instructions when their nucs are ready.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickup Location\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiverview Road Apiary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12000 N Riverview Road\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChillicothe, IL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal pickup only. No shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Start With a Nuc?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA nucleus colony gives you a valuable head start compared with a package of bees. With a laying queen, developing brood, and an established workforce, your colony can begin expanding immediately after installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're starting your first hive or growing your apiary, we're happy to help you get your 2027 beekeeping season off to a strong start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riverview Road Apiary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49876700102955,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/5901\/1115\/files\/IMG_4432.webp?v=1731536093","url":"https:\/\/riverviewroadapiary.com\/products\/spring-nuc","provider":"Riverview Road Apiary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}