Fermentation doesn't need fancy equipment — it needs the right vessels, a way to keep oxygen out while CO₂ escapes, and a cool dark corner. Most ferments fail from exposure to air, not from technique.
Start with wide-mouth mason jars and a simple airlock lid. Graduate to a ceramic crock once you're fermenting every week. The tools below are what a working fermentation station actually looks like.
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