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Lag Time On Lacto-Fermentation


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Post Wed Oct 12, 2011 8:55 am

Lag Time On Lacto-Fermentation

I just started my first batch of lacto-fermented (pickled) vegetables. I have a jar of garlic, shredded carrots, and cabbage (for sauerkraut). I followed the instructions regarding salt/brine concentration, but did not add any starter cultures or whey. Today is day 3, and I don't have any visible activity in the airlock. What kind of lag time is typical for visible fermentation to begin when using natural bacteria on the vegetables and not adding any starter cultures?

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Post Wed Oct 12, 2011 9:33 am

Re: Lag Time On Lacto-Fermentation

Is it in a warm place in your house? I think it should take up to a week, but my pickles started lacto-fermenting after the first day. I had them sitting next to a very low-burning woodstove, on the slate tile about 2 feet away for about 24 hours, and then i moved them into the next room, which was slightly above room temperature. They like the warmth to kick in the process and then moved to a cooler place. Let me know how it goes....

I just did suaerkraut too. :D

Oh, by the way, if the solution starts looking milky or cloudy at all, you know the lacto-fermentation has kicked in.
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Post Wed Oct 12, 2011 10:01 am

Re: Lag Time On Lacto-Fermentation

Thanks for the tips. They are currently in my basement pantry (probably about 65 degrees).
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Post Wed Oct 12, 2011 11:12 am

Re: Lag Time On Lacto-Fermentation

I think you want to move it into a place that is about 72 degrees Fahrenheit for 2 to 4 days... it's not too late to do that now... and then ideally move to cool, dark storage of about 40 degrees. 65 might be ok, depending on how long you intend to store it.
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Post Wed Oct 12, 2011 12:10 pm

Re: Lag Time On Lacto-Fermentation

Thanks for the tip; I didn't realize how important temp was. I'll move it out of the pantry and upstairs (will wrap it to keep it protected from light).
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Post Wed Oct 12, 2011 12:14 pm

Re: Lag Time On Lacto-Fermentation

Light shouldn't really bother it before moving to cold storage, but good practice anyhow... it keeps them secret :D
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