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Not all housewives know how to divide a kombucha. The body has an amazing feature. In the process of growth, it takes the form of the dishes in which it is located, and gradually occupies the entire space. When space becomes scarce, it must be divided.
Features of the reproduction of kombucha
To start breeding, you can take a piece from friends, buy a scion, or grow it yourself. The last method is the most time-consuming, but at the same time simpler.
To begin with, take a large glass jar with a volume of 3 liters. Pour 500 ml of medium strength tea. Pour 50 g of sugar and mix.
The container is removed in a dark place. There is no need to hide the workpiece in the closet. You can leave it in the room, but so that direct sunlight does not fall on the jar. You do not need to cover with a lid. It is enough to cover with gauze so that there is a constant flow of fresh air, and debris does not get into the tea.
Temperature is important for the propagation of kombucha. It should be within + 20 ° ... + 25 ° С. If the indicator drops below + 17 ° С, then the body will stop developing and may not grow at all.
After at least a week, a light foam forms on the surface. This is the beginning of the formation of a medusomycete. It will grow for about three months. You can understand that he has grown stronger in size. The body must become at least 1 mm in thickness. At the same time, a sourish, but at the same time, pleasant aroma will begin to emanate from the container.
To speed up growth, you can pour a vinegar solution into the tea. Its amount should be 1/10 of the total volume of the infusion.
When the body grows up considerably, it must be divided. Then transfer to a separate container with a previously prepared solution. How to properly separate the kombucha can be seen in the video at the end.
Medusomycetes can only grow under the right conditions
Why do you need to share a kombucha
The division of the medusomycete is a necessary process for which there are two reasons:
- They share tea jellyfish for breeding if there is a desire to share a useful product or sell for additional income.
- The body grows to such a size that it can hardly fit in containers. As a result, it becomes difficult to wash and care for it accordingly. Therefore, it must be divided and relocated to different banks.
How to divide a kombucha is shown in the photo.
The separated part is placed in fresh tea
When to Divide Kombucha
Separating a kombucha is a simple process, but it must be done correctly. Very often this cannot be done, since the body will not have time to gain weight and fully saturate the infusion with the necessary nutrients.
A layer is separated from an adult medusomycete when it gains at least 8 cm in width. A thin young plate is not touched, since it will not be able to survive the traumatic process and will die.
A long-growing tea jellyfish, which has formed many layers with crevices, must be separated.
You can divide an organism in layers
How to propagate kombucha at home
Dividing kombucha at home is not difficult if you understand the principle of the procedure.
Medusomycete can reproduce by rebirth. If it is not taken out of the container for a long time, it sinks to the bottom. At this point, a thin layer is removed from the top edge. This is a reborn culture. The remainder is discarded as it produces a large volume of acetic acid.
To obtain a new infusion, the removed film is sent to fresh sweet tea leaves.
How to separate the layers of kombucha
When the medusomycete reaches a thickness of more than 9 cm, it can be divided into parts. The procedure is carried out very carefully, since it is easy to harm an adult body.
Separate one plate or several. The amount depends on the thickness of the body. An excellent option is a transparent film that often forms on the surface of the medusomycete. It is carefully removed and placed in a new container with sweet tea. How to divide a kombucha can be clearly seen in the video.
Only a dense organism is subject to division
How to propagate a kombucha in a slice
For reproduction, it is necessary to peel off a piece of kombucha and pick it up with a small amount of infusion in which it was located.
Then place in a sterilized glass container with sweet tea. Keep away from sunlight under gauze. Insist for two weeks.
It is necessary to divide the body very carefully to avoid injury.
How to properly propagate kombucha from a ready-made drink
A mature organism can be propagated by properly dividing the kombucha. To do this, you need to peel off part of the jellyfish and move it to a jar with a solution that is prepared in advance. For this, 100 g of black tea without additives is poured into 1 liter of boiling water. Pour 60 g of sugar. Dissolve completely.
The solution is passed through cheesecloth so that no tea leaves and crystals remain, as they cause burns. Cool completely and pour into a jar. After that, the jellyfish is placed.
Scientists have bred a tea jellyfish weighing about 100 kg
How to transplant kombucha into another jar
After dividing the kombucha for reproduction, you will need to transplant it into another container. For this, the jar is sterilized. Pour in a little of the old infusion, then add a new sweet brew.
The body is washed with boiled water and placed in a new place of residence. Then close the neck with a clean piece of gauze. Insist for two weeks. After that, the drink is ready to drink.
The jar must be pre-cleaned and sterilized
Can Kombucha be cut in diameter, around the edges, or in half
In order not to cause harm, it is necessary to properly separate the kombucha. An adult medusomycete cannot be cut into two halves, in diameter, along the edge, or cut into small pieces. Division is carried out only by stratification. This process usually occurs naturally, you just need to find a crevice on the whole surface of the body.
Medusomycetes cannot be cut in any way
What to do with separated kombucha
The separated jellyfish is settled in a new container with a fresh solution and carefully looked after. Do not place it in a large volume of liquid. For a start, just 500 ml is enough. It is gradually increased.
If the taste of the drink has changed, then it is necessary to stratify the kombucha, separating 2-3 lower parts and discard. Thus, kvass will become much more pleasant.
The infusion is periodically drained and the body is poured with fresh tea leaves. In the summer, the liquid is changed every 3-4 days, and in winter it is enough once every 5-6 days. If you miss the moment, a brown film will appear on the substance, which will prevent the ingress of oxygen. As a result, the body can get sick and die.
The medusomycetes are washed every three weeks. To do this, use clean water, which must be at room temperature.
Store the body also at room temperature
Conclusion
It is necessary to divide the kombucha correctly. Since it is a living organism that consists of bacteria and fungi. It is important to remember that you cannot use scissors or knives to reduce the size. This will cause the disease of the medusomycete and, possibly, its death.
