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Originally Posted by articuno75  I tried the "boil" method.  Someone on here mentioned it and now I can't remember who else does it, but when you boil the bark for at least 30 minutes and let simmer for another 30 minutes, you can cool rinse the bark with cold water and it's ready to use instantly. This makes the bark absorb more water faster than an overnight soak and makes the medium quicker to use than waiting over 24 hours. |
This is what I do. I find it opens up the pores and allows water absorption better than soaking and soaking. I let it cool off naturally, then use. What's also good about doing it this way is you can use just as much as you need instead of having to dry it all out before storing for the next time. Takes up less room and lessens the chances of fungus too.