I just got the latest issue of ABJ and read with great interest Tom 
Seeley's article on his findings in the rate of build-up of colonies 
on wax vs plastic foundation.  He found that the colonies on plastic 
drew out 30% less comb and stored about half the honey of the 
colonies started on wax foundation.  That's a significant difference.

Since these colonies were started from scratch, Tom Seeley makes a 
good observation that another comparison should be run of colonies 
set up on already drawn out frames [that have plastic and wax mid-
rib].

I've been using one piece plastic frames and perhaps should 
reconsider my approach...

Waldemar
Long Island, NY 

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