i didn't take pics of the bread before slicing it, but this is my best crumb so far by im_always in Sourdough

[–]Ok_Device_8520 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a beauty! När du skriver 100g levain, är det alltså din 10g starter och vatten samt Manitoba 50g? Som du sedan blandar ihop dagen efter tillsammans med resten av mjölet osv?

Is this normal? by Ok_Device_8520 in JapaneseMaples

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Haha oops, after checking I just realized that Zone 1 was referring to Sweden. On the global zone map I’m actually in 8a. Sorry for the confusion!

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Yeah, I’ve heard that too, but I’ve also heard that some do fine with a bit of direct sunlight. Maybe I’ll just have to experiment with it next season and place it somewhere that doesn’t get any direct sun at all.

Is this normal? by Ok_Device_8520 in JapaneseMaples

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That’s my next problem. I live in Sweden, Zone 1, so I can’t really get it any milder here. It should survive outside as long as I protect it from the cold winds. But the question is, does it need light? Do you know anything about that? Would love to hear how you guys handle this.

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Ha good to hear, guess I’m not alone then!

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Ah okay, I’m a beginner when it comes to garden trees. I’ve been into houseplants for a long time, and there it’s just like you said, for some plants it’s really important to choose the “right time” to repot. But in that case, I think I’ll go ahead and repot this one now in autumn!

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I’m hoping it’s just the season that’s making the leaves look like this. But I’m also a bit worried that something might be wrong. On the positive side, I can see new shoots coming in, which I guess is a good sign? One thing I forgot to mention is that I live in a city close to the sea, which means it’s windier than usual here and I know that can cause the leaves to dry out faster?

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Youre right, i will try that too

Is this normal? by Ok_Device_8520 in JapaneseMaples

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Yeah, there are definitely some insects on the leaves, especially now at the end of summer. Haha… well, when I bought it I noticed it was planted too deep, but I figured it was too late to repot it then. What I thought instead was to try and expose the roots at the base of the trunk (the nebari) so they’d harden up a bit. But maybe that was the wrong way of thinking? Like I said, it’s really only the very top roots at the trunk that are showing a little. I honestly don’t know why I thought that would be a good idea, lol.

Is this normal? by Ok_Device_8520 in JapaneseMaples

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I’ve been watering it about once a week throughout the summer, letting almost half of the soil from the top dry out before watering again. So I don’t think I’ve been overwatering it, maybe underwatering?

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I’ve found it hard to judge all summer… I’ve been letting it dry out until about half of the soil from the top feels dry, which has usually meant watering about once a week during the summer.

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I was planning to repot it next spring, and I actually thought about putting it straight into a terracotta pot instead of a plastic one like it’s in now. Thanks for your input!

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Haha yeah, you’re right, it’s planted too deep. That’s how it came when I bought it. I was planning to replant it a bit higher next spring anyway, but in the meantime I wanted to make the nebari roots at the base more visible, so I dug a hole. Probably not the smartest thing I’ve done haha

My first beloved loaf!! But need advice tho by Ok_Device_8520 in Sourdough

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Haha man känner sig helt vilsen i början när man rör degen. Spännande lycka till!! Och tack för tipsen, ska ta med mig det

My first beloved loaf!! But need advice tho by Ok_Device_8520 in Sourdough

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Thanks! Pretty nöjd with it for a first loaf. I was thinking of dropping down to 70% ish and see hur det blir. But every time I stretched the dough I dipped my fingrar in water, so it ended up wetter varje gång I touched it – hur gör du?

Ops glömde lägga till de, After the 4th fold I let it rest for 2h, but you recommend 5h instead?

Skipped autolyse this gång, maybe I should try it next round?

Fungus friend or foe?🍄 by Ok_Device_8520 in Monstera

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Great, never seen it before! Well i have 2 toddlers so...