Sorry to say, but a colder temp in the basement and some inattention on my part doomed the sauerkraut. It stopped fermenting and got a little dry. That led to a disgusting aroma emanating from the corner of the mud room. Too bad I didn’t think to grab the camera. It was some of the most colorful garbage I haver dumped outback. Making sure to avoid any area that wouldn’t benefit from all that salt. It was the most gorgeous pink and purple mess you ever saw. Oh well,clean everything and try again. Soon??