RE: SCOBY Orientation?

May 31, 2008

Hi Katja, from what I have read and experienced myself (accidently) it doesn't

matter whether it goes in upside down, I am not sure if it actually rights

itself, but it sure did produce a beautiful baby with a bright cheerful face!

I know that some say that it can only be right side up, but there are those that

say it doesn't matter, so I wouldn't worry too much about it!! Jeani

kombucha tea@...: katja427@...: Sat, 31 May

2008 05:24:13 +0000Subject: SCOBY Orientation?

Hi all,Is it a big mistake or a little mistake if the SCOBY goes into the

newbrew upside down? I just started three gallons of new brew fermenting. I had

some thick older SCOBYs and some thinner babies, and I harvestedthe nicest

looking SCOBY for a friend, and then just divided up what wasleft amongst the

three jars, and I'm certain that one or more of theSCOBYs went back into the

jars the wrong way round. Sigh. Will anyupside-down SCOBYs right themselves?

Will they grow babies anyway?Thanks for all help! You guys are great!~Katja,

near Sacramento

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May 31, 2008

Hi Katja...it is no mistake! As Jeani said, it does not matter.

They can be upside down, right side up, on the top, in the middle or on the

bottom! Frequently they will start one place and end up in another!

Right now I have one in the middle of a 2 1/3 gallon (approx 10 liter) brew

that is merrily floating sideways, edge up, half way between the top and

bottom of the jar.

All good! :- )

Oh, and you don't have to use a whole SCOBY. Just a piece will do if it's

all one can get and it can be any shape...wedge, half circle, etc.

Gayle

SCOBY Orientation?

> Hi all,

>

> Is it a big mistake or a little mistake if the SCOBY goes into the new

> brew upside down? >

~Katja, near Sacramento

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