Field Notes — small notes on gardening, bread and slow travel
When the kitchen drops below 18°C the starter slows down noticeably. I moved it next to the oven light and switched to a stiffer, 60% hydration feed once a day. It took about a week to regain its usual rise.
The other trick is a small amount of rye in each feed — it seems to keep the culture lively when the room is cold.