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Old December 12, 2015   #66
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Originally Posted by akgardengirl View Post
A question about the bubbles. How long should the fermenting bubbles be active? My bubble action lasted about 5 days and then, after backing up in a couple of the airlocks, nothing. I had to add brine after that and nothing else happened besides the initial stage. I let it sit on the counter for 3 weeks and just put solid lids on the jars and put into the fridge.
Sue
There are different bacteria that take over after the other one quits.
I think the first one is the most active.
I never got to see bubbles because my mom just used a wet towel over the crock.
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