When Do You Start Beekeeping?

Much like gardening, beekeeping tasks are best divided by the season. The best time to start your hive is in the spring so that the colony you begin with has time to build up, lay brood (baby bees), increase in number, and store honey before the winter sets in.

How much does it cost to start beekeeping?

The minimum cost to start beekeeping with one beehive is about $725 for the first year. One set of hive components costs around $275. A bee package is approximately $150. Protective gear and basic tools cost $165 while miscellaneous costs for supplies and sales taxes are about $150.

When can kids start beekeeping?

Kids can start beekeeping around the age of 5 years old. That said, the age a child can start beekeeping will often be quite subjective and depend upon the individual traits and physique of your child.