2024 Nucs pre-order is now open.
click here to pre-order your 2024 Nucs
We will be accepting a max of 100 pre-orders (with deposit) until we assess in spring if we will be able to add to available nucs depending on our 2023-2024 winter survival rate
NUCS 2024 prices
To be announced (TBA) once we determine the cost to us for materials to compile our nucs 100$ deposit on Nucs will be subtracted from final amount
Price and availability may change from year to year. Nucs are available in Canada only
Any orders outside the province of Saskatchewan must provide provincial permit information prior to pickup
Any orders outside the province of Saskatchewan must provide provincial permit information prior to pickup
Nucleus Hives (Nucs), when available, will be ready for pickup starting May and and subject to weather and the start of the spring season. These are five frame nucs with brood, (two frames of brood and bees), eggs.larvae, pollen, honey, and a bred queen.
Nucs will come in a disposable nuc box similar to the photo on the left.All nucs for sale come from hives inspected by the provincial Apiculturist.
Nucs are sold on a first come first serve basis and will require a deposit of 100$ per nuc, get your deposits in early as we are sold out very quickly.
Please Note:
1. Deposit will secure your order as there will be a limited number of nucs for sale. (Deposits are only refundable under certain circumstances)
2. Out of province customers must provide apiary registration number for provincial import requirements
3. We are not set up for cellular telephone e-transfers and they will not be accepted
You may pick up your nucs in person or, a drop off service can be provided if you are within a 10km distance of Saskatoon city limits. (a 10$ drop off fee was the rate in 2022. The drop off fee will be subject to current fuel prices)
If you are picking up your own nucs: be advised they are live bees. Appropriate transportation is your responsibility. Keeping the bees cool and well ventilated is necessary. We normally meet you at a central location in the cool part of the day just south of Saskatoon for pickups as the bee yard is not accessible for customers.
Transporting nucs in the trunk of a car is NOT recommended. The back of an open truck box or an open trailer with walls to break the wind are the best forms of transport.
HOW TO PURCHASE
Fill out the online form (when available) and send a standard e-transfer deposit of 100$ per nuc. We are set up for auto deposit so no passwords are necessary.
The e-transfer is addressed to grasslandhoney@gmail.com Applicable taxes for entire cost of nuc will be calculated and applied to the final payment. Full payment must be received prior to pickup
Some alternate forms of payment are possible. Please contact us directly to discuss.
Nucs will come in a disposable nuc box similar to the photo on the left.All nucs for sale come from hives inspected by the provincial Apiculturist.
Nucs are sold on a first come first serve basis and will require a deposit of 100$ per nuc, get your deposits in early as we are sold out very quickly.
Please Note:
1. Deposit will secure your order as there will be a limited number of nucs for sale. (Deposits are only refundable under certain circumstances)
2. Out of province customers must provide apiary registration number for provincial import requirements
3. We are not set up for cellular telephone e-transfers and they will not be accepted
You may pick up your nucs in person or, a drop off service can be provided if you are within a 10km distance of Saskatoon city limits. (a 10$ drop off fee was the rate in 2022. The drop off fee will be subject to current fuel prices)
If you are picking up your own nucs: be advised they are live bees. Appropriate transportation is your responsibility. Keeping the bees cool and well ventilated is necessary. We normally meet you at a central location in the cool part of the day just south of Saskatoon for pickups as the bee yard is not accessible for customers.
Transporting nucs in the trunk of a car is NOT recommended. The back of an open truck box or an open trailer with walls to break the wind are the best forms of transport.
HOW TO PURCHASE
Fill out the online form (when available) and send a standard e-transfer deposit of 100$ per nuc. We are set up for auto deposit so no passwords are necessary.
The e-transfer is addressed to grasslandhoney@gmail.com Applicable taxes for entire cost of nuc will be calculated and applied to the final payment. Full payment must be received prior to pickup
Some alternate forms of payment are possible. Please contact us directly to discuss.