Honey Bees

Our nucs are produced from our overwintered stock here in the mountains of western, NC, following the reproductive cycle of local honey bees and the availability of natural forage (pollen and nectar).

Doing so, we’ve found that we can raise great local queens and have nucs ready for sale in May. This timing coincides with warmer temperatures and our first major honey flow (Blackberry, Locust, Tulip Poplar) which is a great time to get nucs started in our region!

Please note that each season is a little different.

We may have to move the pickup dates forward or backward a week or so depending on the weather and strength of our colonies coming out of winter. If so, we will contact you as soon as we foresee the need to adjust our pickup dates.

Please make sure you have your equipment purchased and ready well in advance of your scheduled pickup date. Our nucs will be booming and ready to upgrade into larger equipment!