How I Chose My 2026 VSH Breeder Queen - Zone 9b

How I Chose My 2026 VSH Breeder Queen - Zone 9b

First Queen Grafting Day of the 2026 Season!

February 14, 2026 Tags: queen-rearing grafting beekeeping honeybees

First Queen Grafting Day of the 2026 Season!

What a way to start the weekend! Today marks the first queen grafting day here at Chuck’s Honeybees in Old Ortega, Jacksonville. After building and sharing the cell starter setup yesterday on YouTube, I’m diving right into selecting the best larvae from my strongest hives.