The 8 frame starter hive is an excellent way to start in beekeeping at a great value! This starter hive will get you through the first 60 days of normal beekeeping. After 60 days you will need to begin adding medium supers to allow your colony to grow. Quality beekeeping supplies at an affordable price! The Starter hive comes with (1) medium super with wood frames and plastic wax coated foundation, (1) Deep hive body with wood frames and plastic wax coated foundation, (1) Outer Cover, (1) Inner Cover, (1) solid bottom board. You can choose to upgrade to an assembled hive and/or a screen bottom board. The Starter Hive is commercial grade supers.