Kombucha, SCOBY, and compost
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September Thread: What Have You Fed Your Compost Pile Today?
Comments (50)Sylvia, I keep them for a bit before adding them, since they crack up/crush up so much easier when they have dried out. And they are much less slimey. We buy our eggs by the 2.5 dozen -- as I crack an egg, the shell goes back in the carton. Egg shells from boiled eggs are already in pieces, so those go straight into the next compost donation. When I have a bunch of egg shells all dried out, I mash them or break them up. It all depends on how destructive I'm feeling at the time. When hubby is in charge of frying eggs, those shells end up in the compost sooner. I'm surprised he hasn't complained about the empties in the fridge -- the only time he ever said anything was when they got left out and attracted bugs....See MoreScoby/Kombucha Mother in Vermicomposter?
Comments (2)Nothing wrong with that liquid, don't toss it! It makes a great vinegar or you can use it to fertilize your plants. Mix 1 part Kombucha with 1 part water to use....See MoreWhat do I do with gigantic scoby???
Comments (6)Kitchendective, I asked Dana (my son's partner) about your scoby. She has one on the go. Her description of a scoby was that it looks like something that comes out of your nose, so I can just imagine how "off putting" it must be. I was chatting with her this morning and asked her what you need to do to maintain this for your neighbour: Her response: "She may have to brew a batch every now and then. I use 13 cups water (I use tap but we have decent tap water, many use distilled) 8 tea bags of black tea and one cup of white sugar. Take the scoby out with clean hands and put it on a plate. Dump all but one cup of the fermented tea liquid out. Put the new sweet tea in the bucket/container (it MUST be cool, heat kills the scoby). Then gently dump the scoby back on top. Cover with cheese cloth so it can breath but things like fruit Flys can't get in. It's important to not use metal due to their reactivity. Use glass, plastic or wood. If she isn't going to drink it she can let it ferment for several weeks, 4, before having to start again. Once a month is fine if she's just tryin to keep it alive. The scoby will grow a lot though. I cut mine in half when it gets thick and either give it away, compost or through it out. It tastes kind of like apple cider vinegar but a bit more sweet. Matt says it tastes like iced tea with a lot more citrus/sour taste." Hope this helps. ~Ann (sounds like of disgusting to me)....See MoreTrade/ exchange/ for Milk kefir/ kombucha etc...
Comments (5)Hello Orchard novice Yes Please!! thank you. I would love to have a Scoby! I hope you can come to the swap. I have milk kefir grains and They are growing!! I would love to give some to you. Let me know by friday. in case you are unable to come , You can go to my Profile and leaving a message. I am local. So we can meet up....See Morehazelinok
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