{"product_id":"nuc","title":"Nucleus Colony – $200 Total","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"329\"\u003eThe total price of this nucleus colony is \u003cstrong data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"224\"\u003e$200\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"279\"\u003e$50 deposit required to reserve your order\u003c\/strong\u003e. The remaining \u003cstrong data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"328\"\u003e$150 balance is due at pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"417\"\u003eLocal delivery within the surrounding area is available for an additional \u003cstrong data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"416\"\u003e$2.50 per mile\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"440\"\u003eAvailable Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"465\"\u003eYou may choose between:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"684\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"498\"\u003eOverwintered Nucleus Colony\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"501\"\u003eAvailable beginning \u003cstrong data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"533\"\u003eApril 15\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"537\"\u003eThese colonies have successfully wintered and are typically stronger early in the season, allowing for faster buildup and earlier honey production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"911\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"722\"\u003eNucleus Colony with a 2026 Queen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"725\"\u003eAvailable \u003cstrong data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"747\"\u003eMay 1–15\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on mating conditions.\u003cbr data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eThese colonies feature a newly mated 2026 queen, offering fresh genetics and strong long-term productivity for the season ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003eEarly-season nucs are offered on a \u003cstrong data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"982\"\u003efirst-come, first-served basis\u003c\/strong\u003e, and availability is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003eColony Composition \u0026amp; Growth Expectations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003eEach nucleus colony consists of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003e3–4 frames of brood\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003e1–2 resource frames\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a solid foundation for rapid spring expansion. Colonies should be transferred into a full single box within approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003eone week of pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure adequate space and reduce the risk of swarming.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50482124816698,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/3064\/9146\/files\/IMG_1058.jpg?v=1771221861","url":"https:\/\/buzzworthyhivesllc.myshopify.com\/products\/nuc","provider":"Buzzworthy Hives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}