Cover with the lid partially off or cover with a or a beeswax cloth cover.
DAYS 2-7
Continue to add 1/4 c. bread flour, 1 1/2 tsp. whole wheat flour and 3 T. spring water. Feed starter 2 times each day, morning and evening.
DAYS 8-14
Start taking out the discard. This will be 1/2 of the amount that is in the jar. Place discard in a separate mason jar.
Feed by adding 1/4 c. bread flour, 1 tsp. whole wheat flour and 3 T. spring water.
After 14 days put in fridge with sealed lid and pull out to feed it the night before you are going to use it. You can also leave on the counter if you plan to use it alot, just remember to feed it.
Notes
Leave on counter at least 10-14 days before using for bread.Some normal things you may notice:-you may notice a smell that resembles acetone, strong vinegar, alcoholic this is normalSigns that the starter needs thrown out-pink, green or blue mold