Comb Honey Frames Nz
Our assembled 8 frame comb honey kit comes with an assembled 5 14 29 cm super and 5 13 65 cm frames wedge top bar.
Comb honey frames nz. Fresh raw new zealand honeycomb is collected over the spring and summer seasons and is often available before extracted fresh honey due to the lack of processing required. A quickly assembled frame that provides an easy way of producing your own comb honey. Comb honey is growing again in popularity in tandem with the growth in beekeeping in general in new zealand and in particular with hobbyist beekeepers. All you need to do is insert the sheets of thin surplus 4 x 16 11 12 cm x 41 91 cm beeswax foundation along with the 1 59 cm wedge nail.
The cassettes sit inside the frame and you line them with a square of thin wax foundation. The convenience of dispensing with the whole honey extraction step is also a major benefit for the beekeeper to go to comb honey production. One small offcut is not required a plastic capping locks it into place. The beekeeper simply cuts a sheet of wax foundation into two pieces as shown below and inserts each piece through an opening in the top of the frame.
How to eat comb honey the unique texture of raw honeycomb lends itself beautifully to special food experiences not to mention its a very photogenic food. These frames are also known as quick comb frames as they are amazingly fast to assemble. Fits 6 x 500g plastic comb honey cassettes for a simple no mess method of harvesting comb honey. Call us on 64 3 528 9404 for enquiries.
This is a strong re usable plastic frame that simply clips together. Beequip nz features an array of high quality comb honey frames for nz beekeeping hobbyists and professionals.