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Not all housewives know how to separate kombucha. The body has an amazing feature. As it grows, it takes the shape of the container in which it is located and gradually occupies the entire space. When space becomes scarce, it must be divided.
Peculiarities of Kombucha propagation
To start propagation, you can take a piece from friends, buy a cutting, or grow it yourself. The last method is the longest, but at the same time simple.
To start, take a large 3 liter glass jar. Pour 500 ml of medium strength tea. Pour in 50 g of sugar and mix.
The container is placed 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 the jar is not exposed to direct sunlight. There is no need to cover with a lid.It is enough to cover it with gauze so that there is a constant flow of fresh air and debris does not get into the tea.
Temperature is important for Kombucha to propagate. It should be within +20°…+25°С. If the indicator drops below +17°C, the body will stop developing and may not grow at all.
After at least a week, a light foam will form on the surface. This is the beginning of the formation of medusomycetes. It will grow for about three months. You can tell that he has gotten stronger by his size. The body must become at least 1 mm in thickness. At the same time, a sour, 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 has grown considerably, it must be divided. Then transfer to a separate container with a pre-prepared solution. How to properly separate kombucha can be seen in the video presented at the end.
Medusomycete can only grow in the right conditions
Why do you need to divide kombucha?
The division of medusomycetes is a necessary process for which there are two reasons:
- Tea jellyfish are separated for reproduction if there is a desire to share a useful product or sell for additional income.
- The organism grows to such a size that it can hardly fit into containers. As a result, it becomes difficult to wash and maintain accordingly. Therefore, it must be divided and relocated to different banks.
How to separate kombucha is shown in the photo.
The separated part is placed in fresh tea
When to separate kombucha
Separating 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 reaches at least 8 cm in width. The thin young plate is not touched, since it will not be able to survive the traumatic process and will die.
A tea jellyfish that has been growing for a long time, in which many layers with crevices have formed, must be separated.
The body can be divided into layers
How to propagate kombucha at home
Separating kombucha at home is not difficult if you understand the principle of the procedure.
Medusomycetes can reproduce by degeneration. 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 separated from the top edge. This is a reborn culture. The remaining part 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 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. You can clearly see how to separate kombucha in the video.
Only dense organisms can be divided
How to propagate kombucha by piece
To propagate, you need to peel off a piece of kombucha and take it with a small amount of the infusion in which it was located.
Then place in a sterilized glass container with sweet tea. Keep away from sunlight under gauze. Leave for two weeks.
The body must be separated very carefully to avoid injury.
How to properly propagate kombucha from a ready-made drink
You can propagate a mature organism by properly dividing the kombucha. To do this, you need to peel off part of the medusomycete and transfer it to a jar with a solution that is prepared in advance. To do this, 100 g of black tea without additives is poured into 1 liter of boiling water. Pour in 60 g of sugar. Completely dissolve.
The solution is passed through cheesecloth so that no tea leaves or crystals remain, as they cause burns. Cool completely and pour into a jar. After this, a medusomycete is placed.
Scientists have bred a tea jellyfish weighing about 100 kg
How to transplant kombucha to another jar
Having divided the kombucha for propagation, you will need to transplant it into another container. To do this, the jar is sterilized. Pour a little 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. They insist for two weeks. After this, the drink is ready to drink.
The jar must be pre-cleaned and sterilized
Is it possible to cut kombucha by diameter, along the edges or in half?
To avoid causing harm, you need to properly separate the kombucha.An adult medusomycete cannot be cut into two halves, along the diameter, along the edge, or cut off small pieces. Division is carried out only by separation. This process usually occurs naturally; you just need to find a cleft on the solid surface of the body.
Medusomycetes cannot be cut in any way
What to do with separated kombucha
The separated medusomycete is placed in a new container with fresh solution and carefully looked after. Do not place it in a large volume of liquid. To get started, just 500 ml is enough. It is gradually increased.
If the taste of the drink has changed, then you need to stratify the kombucha, separating 2-3 lower parts and discarding it. This way the kvass will become much more pleasant.
The infusion is periodically drained and the body is filled with fresh tea leaves. In summer, the fluid is changed every 3-4 days, and in winter, once every 5-6 days is enough. If you miss this moment, a brown film will appear on the substance, which will prevent oxygen from entering. As a result, the body may become sick and die.
Every three weeks the medusomycete is washed. To do this, use clean water, which must be at room temperature.
The body is also stored 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 scissors or knives should not be used to reduce the size. This will cause the medusomycete to become diseased and possibly die.
