Just started two of these bags a couple days ago, praying I was sanitary enough but I’m really excited!
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Always do 6
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I’m gonna add a few more once I see how these two turn out. If they go bad I’d rather just have it be 2 and learn from my mistakes.
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Well I’m very sad to say but it looks like both bags are becoming contaminated. Not really any visible signs but I definitely don’t like the smell coming off them. Still, live and learn.
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I tried 12 first time and I regret it. I hope they turn out. I was exhausted after and I'm sure I was getting sloppy towards the end. I wasnt sure what to do with the syringe if I quit at 6
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I can’t thank you guys enough for all the advice! This is definitely one of those things that’s quite a bit more complicated than one might think but that’s ok, I’m doing it to learn.
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You're most likely going to need more GE. I would recommend a corner cut or hole punch. Otherwise you will see very slow growth or get wet rot. This happened to me 5/5 bags just saying. Mush love friend ❤️
Good idea, I actually did make a couple more incisions after taking these photos but not with a home punch, I’ll do that next.
Haha I thought that would work too. I put like 10 holes with a syringe but total failure for 5 bags 😅 Make sure to do two hole punches (4 holes). My best bags had two corner cuts, so plenty of GE, but hole punch is way easier to tape.
Cool, I’ll do corner cuts next since I don’t currently own a hole punch. I’ll probably order one off eBay or something.
I got a cheap one at Target that works great. Kept it in a shot glass of 70% Isopropyl to sanitize between bags in a static air box. Remember to empty the punch chamber out in between batches if you start doing lots of bags like me 😉
Also, these Oxo clips work really well for when you need to "break and shake" (really more like a "squish and mix"). Just make sure you hold on to the clip while you're doing it.