Hive to Harvest Starter Kit

Everything You Need From First Hive to First Harvest

Starting out in beekeeping usually means piecing together a hive, frames, and separate extraction equipment before you can even think about harvesting honey. The Hive to Harvest Starter Kit removes that guesswork, bundling a complete assembled hive with a modern harvesting system so you can go from setup to your first jar of honey without hunting down extra gear.

This kit pairs a fully assembled and painted beehive with the Micro Honey Harvester, a compact, rechargeable system that lets you harvest honey directly from frames without a traditional extractor. It's built for beginners, backyard beekeepers, and anyone who wants a cleaner, simpler path to their own honey.

What's Included in the Kit?

• 1 x 2-level assembled and painted beehive with gabled roof and mesh bottom board
• 16 x waxed and wired full depth frames for traditional brood management
• 4 x Micro Honey Harvester frames with honeycomb cassettes
• 1 x Micro Honey Harvester, the compact rechargeable harvesting unit

How the Two Systems Work Together

The hive's full depth frames let bees build and raise brood the traditional way, while the dedicated Micro Honey Harvester frames and cassettes handle honey storage separately. When it's time to harvest, cassettes come out clean, load straight into the harvester, and produce honey in minutes, no uncapping knives, no spinning multiple frames, no sticky cleanup.

Why This Setup Suits Beginners

Traditional honey harvesting means investing in an extractor, uncapping tools, and a dedicated space for the mess that comes with it. This kit skips that entirely. The gabled roof and mesh bottom board support solid ventilation and weather protection, while the harvester means your first honey harvest doesn't require a steep equipment learning curve.

Who Is This Kit Built For?

Ideal for first-time beekeepers wanting a complete setup in one order, backyard hobbyists who don't want to invest in a full extractor, and schools or community groups running hands-on beekeeping programs where a clean, simple harvesting process matters.

Specifications

• Hive: 2-level assembled and painted beehive, gabled roof, mesh bottom board
• Frames: 16 waxed and wired full depth frames
• Harvester frames: 4 Micro Honey Harvester frames with honeycomb cassettes
• Harvester: 1 Micro Honey Harvester, rechargeable
• Best suited to: Beginner and backyard beekeepers

What's included in the Hive to Harvest Starter Kit?

A 2-level assembled and painted beehive, 16 waxed and wired full depth frames, 4 Micro Honey Harvester frames with cassettes, and 1 Micro Honey Harvester.

Do I need a separate extractor with this kit?

No, the included Micro Honey Harvester lets you harvest honey directly from the harvester frames without a traditional extractor.

Is the beehive fully assembled?

Yes, the hive arrives assembled and painted, with a gabled roof and mesh bottom board, ready to set up in your apiary.

How do the harvester frames work with the rest of the hive?

The 16 full depth frames handle traditional brood rearing, while the 4 dedicated harvester frames and cassettes store honey separately for easy harvesting.

Is this kit suitable for a complete beginner?

Yes, it's designed to take a first-time beekeeper from setup through to their first honey harvest without needing additional equipment.

Can I use this kit for a school or community program?

Yes, its clean, simple harvesting process makes it well suited to educational programs and group demonstrations.

How long does it take to harvest honey with the Micro Honey Harvester?

Harvesting from a cassette takes under 10 minutes per frame, including cleanup, once it's loaded into the harvester.

Does this kit come with bees?

No, bees are not included by default. Contact us separately if you'd like to add live bees to complete your setup.

Can I expand this kit later with more frames or boxes?

Yes, additional full depth frames, harvester frames, and hive boxes can be added separately as your apiary grows.

Is this kit suitable for warm Australian climates?

Yes, the hive design supports good ventilation through the mesh bottom board, suited to a range of Australian conditions.