Salutations to all from Southern New England

Beloved Apiaries · February 10, 2015, 10:43:15 PM

Greetings to all past, present and future Beemaster Members.

Hailing from Plymouth County, MA USA, and being in the thick of this winter season, we appreciate the snowfall, but are longing for the Vernal Equinox and the seasons to come.

We look forward to helping mentor others and being mentored alike.

Here is the first of many questions and comments to follow.

How many 4.9mm comb cells are on one side of foundation for a Langstroth deep frame, medium frame, and shallow frame?

Thank you in advance for any insight,
Chris W.

~ "The quieter you become, the more you hear."

Michael Bush · February 12, 2015, 08:49:27 AM

Deep frame of 5.4mm foundation 7000
Deep frame of 4.9mm foundation 8400
Medium frame of 5.4mm foundation 4620
Medium frame of 4.9mm foundation 5544

That's both sides.

Beloved Apiaries · February 12, 2015, 10:04:29 AM

Thank you Mr Bush,

This will help us think about the potential brood population as it ebbs and flows through the warm seasons. We plan on going foundationless, but want an approximation of cells within each frame size.

PS My family smiled when I told them that the renowned Mr Micheal Bush replied to my humble query.

Thank you kindly,

Christopher W.
~ Beloved Apiaries

Michael Bush · February 12, 2015, 05:15:29 PM

>PS My family smiled when I told them that the renowned Mr Micheal Bush replied to my humble query.

Not that I don't want you to feel special... but I replied to more than 50,000 inquires before yours... :)

Maggiesdad · February 12, 2015, 05:32:25 PM

You do seem like a pretty approachable guy...

I know I appreciate all you've shared on teh interwebs.

GSF · February 14, 2015, 06:58:24 AM

He is appreciated by many.

Beloved Apiaries · February 14, 2015, 07:56:35 PM

@maggiesdad and @GSF This will remain a great forum with good folks on it. @Mr Bush I guess 50k Beeks may have felt like I do, informed and even more interested.

Keep smiling,
Christopher W.