Whats the best way to get comb honey?
There are about as many best ways to get comb honey as there are ways. What’s important is for a strong nectar flow be present. This will help the bees fill the comb quickly, and minimize “travel stain” on the comb from propolis in the hive that bees track around on the bottoms of their feet. Some beekeepers use special 4 and 1/2″ comb supers that have special frames and accommodate round plastic inserts that sandwich thin foundation. After being taken off the hive, the frames are separated leaving four round sections of comb honey. When the two open sides of these plastic rings are covered, they make a ready-package for sale. Others use a standard shallow frame (with thin foundation) and cut out the comb in squares or rectangles when harvested.
