I just made a small batch of fermented vegetables using the Perfect Pickler kit. The jar did not look bubbling but when I picked it up, I could see the bubbling. Perhaps the bubbles are smaller than what you expect to see. Mine were pretty tiny. I did end up with some scum after 5 days.

Too soon to worry. Can take up to a week for the fermentation to start. Patience, grasshopper! :)

Agree. Too soon to worry. I would keep them in the basement though! I just had to abort my fermented dills and salvage what I could because the top layer started to get slimy because temps were too high. I don't have a basement and normally they're fine on my dining room table, but we've had a heat wave and my indoor temps have fluctuated between 60 and 80 degrees. Not good for fermenting.

After 4-5 days, you should be able to lift the lid and sniff. They should be starting to smell "pickly".

Deanna

Thanks to you both - I'll try to calm down ;)