Does anyone have any advice on how to prevent the roots from molding ? Mine start molding after about 6 - 7 days? Refrigeration? Ziplock?
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I put mine in Zip Lock bags and freeze it right away. I take out one piece and grate it on a cheese grater right before using, works great ! Be advised that anything you use with the Tumeric will turn orange so be careful.
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they may have molded because they were not completely dried when you stored them. Turmeric root should be thoroughly dry and stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. If you ever get mold just scrub it off; you can still use the root.
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You could try refrigeration in a paper bag. I believe they keep longer in a paper bag as the moisture isn't locked in.
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I keep mine in the freezer and either grate them into food or just throw pieces into my smoothies
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After my fresh turmeric roots arrived I took them out of the package right away and put them into a shallow bowl. That is what I do with fresh ginger too. Both should last a very long time but I am sure you will use them way before they go bad. DO NOT REFRIGERATE IT AND DO NOT PACKAGE IT UP!!! I keep my ginger and turmeric in a bowl on the counter where the air can get to it. The grocery stores have their fresh ginger and turmeric just sitting out in the open. Good luck to you.
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I tried storing it out in the open, and wrapped in a paper towel inside a ziplock in the fridge. The one in the fridge stays fresher longer, but goes soft very quickly once removed. So I store the smaller pieces in the fridge for later use, and leave the larger pieces in a paper bag or a bowl and use those first.
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I haven't had any trouble and i have been using glasslock products for years. I have never gotten mold on the lids. I run everything through the dishwasher between uses. Maybe they should practice safe food storage, you really shouldn't have anything stored long enough to grow mold....right??? Gross!! then you don't have to worry about it staining the container. Free advice &gt;&gt; Don't eat over their house ;)
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I generally use mine about 8-10 times before replacing the one in the bottom of the pot. I put it in a bowl of boiling water and change the water two or three times and then boil it in the microwave for about four minutes between uses, let it cool, wring it out thoroughly and then store it in water in the container in the fridge. I've never had a problem with mold but I don't store it before I clean it and I usually make coffee twice a week.
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I bought from the same vendor, but I am not the seller. Most of mine died early on, but prob bc I planted too deep around the roots. I read that if you pluck the flowers during first fruiting, the next harvest will be exponentially fuller. Good luck!
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I put mine in the freezer. I've used seed over the years and seen little degrading in germ rate. That's how the huge seed vault keeps em fresh.
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I keep mine in the fridge too. I guess you could try freezing a few and see how they turn out. They keep well in the fridge though.
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These are great to start seeds, or to root clones taken from another plant. As with any plant, it will require water and air to the roots. So these should be moist, and you can soak them until bubbles stop rising from them. Two minutes covered in water should have them ready to use. They can sit in a tray with a little water in it. You can decide if you will need a clear dome to keep moisture in. These will also make you an incredible lover!
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Just get the top of the soil wet. Using a small spray bottle filled with spring water usually does the trick. You can water with method every morning. You don't want the roots to get soggy as they will rot.
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I make sure that the 2 halves are together and fill through the hole at the top. I leave about a 1/2 inch free at the top for expansion. I let them freeze for approx. 4-6 hours.
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I use the seed for cat grass so I also use a little at a time. I store in a plastic air tight container in a dark area in my shop so the temperature is generally between 50 and 70 max. No issues with mold thus far. I believe a container that is air tight is the key. Works for me.
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I think in your case it would be based on economics. Since you are putting them in terrariums they will appear to be rooted and stay in place, even if you choose the cuttings. They only take a short amount of time to form rudimentary roots, and there should be sufficient time as you will receive them within 5 days from ordering. On the other hand, the ones in the 2" pots are usually larger and more "developed". Hope this helpful.
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Allison, contact Joel immediately. Use only distilled water, not spring water, not tap water and water it in a saucer. Fill it up about 1/3 of the way. That being said, did you check your email? Joel sent a detailed email before our plant arrived. I contacted him a few times and he was extremely helpful and fast to respond. Here's his email address: JoelsCarnivorousPlants - Amazon Marketplace lk5mjrd052j6cyv@marketplace.amazon.com I cut and pasted his directions in the initial email below: I will be shipping your order to you Saturday. Look for it to arrive in your mail beginning this Monday. If you have cold weather forecast for the next few days please be careful to take your order indoors soon after it arrives and not to leave it in a mailbox outside overnight if you receive your mail in a receptacle that is outside so that your plant will not be damaged/killed by frost. If your plants are damaged by frost anyways in spite of my best efforts at timing the shipping for your order please let me know asap. If it is below freezing where you are at your order may come with a heat pack. The heat pack is a white bag with red line on it. This heat pack is not part of the potting soil. Please be careful to NOT mix it in with your moss that your plant arrives with. If you are purchasing this as a gift it will be important to pot it up right after it arrives rather than leaving it in the box it came in for a while. If you purchased more than one plant they may be wrapped together. If you have any problems with your plant(s) or its shipping please feel free to contact me. I'm here to help. If you like what you see when your order arrives you can see more Carnivorous Plants that I have for sale here.--&gt;
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In my experience . I don't even start to see the beginning of nubs of roots until 10 to 14 days...I usually wait until the roots hit the water which is around 3 weeks... that way the roots are nice and healthy.. before there transplant.... oh and make sure your ph is optimal for growing... I hope I helped... please write back if you need anymore advice.. I will answer anything to the best of my knowledge....: )
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what I did was to fill the water under the fill line as I think the fill line is way to high and when the water expands it has no choice but to crack. The other thing I found was that if you left them in the freezer for several days they did crack into pieces as well. If I did not use them after about two days in the freezer I took them out and put them into a larger container in the freezer and then filled the molds again. This seemed to help and gave me a few spares if I needed them. They really seem to work best if you use them right after they freeze, which is easy for a restaurant but not at home. But if you take them out at that point they are as close to perfect as you can get. Hope that helps!! what I did was to fill the water under the fill line as I think the fill line is way to high and when the water expands it has no choice but to crack. The other thing I found was that if you left them in the freezer for several days they did crack into pieces as well. If I did not use them after about two days in the freezer I took them out and put them into a larger container in the freezer and then filled the molds again. This seemed to help and gave me a few spares if I needed them. They really seem to work best if you use them right after they freeze, which is easy for a restaurant but... » Read More what I did was to fill the water under the fill line as I think the fill line is way to high and when the water expands it has no choice but to crack. The other thing I found was that if you left them in the freezer for several days they did crack into pieces as well. If I did not use them after about two days in the freezer I took them out and put them into a larger container in the freezer and then filled the molds again. This seemed to help and gave me a few spares if I needed them. They really seem to work best if you use them right after they freeze, which is easy for a restaurant but not at home. But if you take them out at that point they are as close to perfect as you can get. Hope that helps!! « Show Less
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I remember from long time ago - that the mold was stored in water for 24hr before using. That should help with the release issues.
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It sometimes takes a couple weeks but dont worry about ph. I use hard well water at 7.8 ph and they don't mind. Lightly scrape the surface of the stem while taking cuttings so they have more surface to root from. Ten days is average for many plants. Not sure why some folks have such slow results? Sterility is rule number 1.... NO ROOTING HORMONE or additives necessary at all.
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In instructions with seeds, it says those white fluffy things are part of seed roots, not mold and go away when you add water. That's been my experience.