Nuc Pre-Orders for 2027 Season Begins January
2027 Honey Bee Nucs — Preorders Open January 2027!
Strong Bees. Confident Beekeepers.
Whether you're beginning your beekeeping journey or expanding your existing apiary, Sweet Honey Drop is here to help you start the season strong!
Our 5-frame honey bee nucs, each with a new 2027 queen, are expected to be available for pickup beginning to mid May, weather and colony development permitting.
We produce a limited number of nucs each year, so early reservations are encouraged to help ensure availability!
What's Included With Your Nuc?
- A 5-frame nucleus colony with a new 2027 queen, brood, and worker bees
- Your choice of one of our two in-person beekeeping classes — a $50 value
- Our First 90 Days beekeeping guide to help you navigate the critical early stages of colony development
- Follow-up support for questions about your Sweet Honey Drop nuc
Included Class Benefit: Each individual purchasing a nuc will receive one class choice. Purchasing multiple nucs does not provide additional complimentary class seats.
2027 Nuc Pricing
Early-Order Special: $ per nuc through March 15, 2027
Regular Price: $ per nuc beginning March 16, 2027
Ordering 10 or more nucs? Contact Sweet Honey Drop directly for quantity pricing and availability.
Pickup Information
📍 Pickup Location: Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
Expected Availability: Beginning to Mid May 2027
Exact pickup dates will depend on weather, colony development, and transportation conditions. Customers will receive pickup instructions as the season approaches.
Pre- Scheduled PICKUP ONLY — We do not offer delivery.
Reservations & Payment
Full payment is required to reserve your nucs.
Reservations may be canceled through March 15, 2027, for a refund less any nonrefundable payment-processing fees. Please contact us if you would prefer to pay in any other way besides our website.
We accept cash, checks, and Venmo. Credit card purchases made through our website are subject to a 3% processing fee.
Beginning March 16, 2027, all nuc reservations are nonrefundable.
Reserve Your 2027 Nucs!
To reserve your nucs, email sal@sweethoneydrop.com or place your order through our online store.
Don't wait until spring! Our nuc production is limited, and preordering is the best way to secure your bees for the upcoming season.
Strong Bees. Confident Beekeepers.
Beeswax Products
We offer beekeeping products, some of which include: nucs, honey, candles, beauty products, beeswax, herbal tea, and other products. All of our products are made from sustainable materials and are designed to meet the needs of both beginner and experienced beekeepers and customers.
Our beeswax products are made with 100% pure beeswax and are perfect for a variety of uses. From candles to skincare, we have a wide selection of beeswax products to choose from.
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