How to Make Calendula Vinegar

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[@tagladyify]

I love how frugal you are. That makes a huge difference in quality of life.

[@karisecramar6718]

Made my first tincture last week,,and started my first vinegar today,,,Im sooo excited,,,like a 62 year kid. LOL

[@dkulikowski]

Good morning Heidi. You are sooooooooooo good. Not only with the products you make but with your Spirit. Thank you for sharing. I appreciate your kindness. Hugs

[@RainCountryHomestead]

And I appreciate that, thank you so much!

[@LJFullHouse]

I made Lemon-Basil-Hyssop Vinegar for cleaning, and it smells wonderful! After watching one of your vinegar videos, I have half-gallon jars of vinegar everywhere!!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

That sounds like a wonderful smell!

[@MarysNest]

Hi Heidi, I absolutely love your vinegar videos. Right now I have 2 Apple/Pear scrap vinegars going but definitely have to try a floral one now. In the Fall we have “Texas Tarragon” (Mexican Marigold) blooming so I may try it with the blooms and also some of the leaves. It should be interesting...very tarragon smelling. Thanks again for all you share!! Love, Mary ❤️😘❤️

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Sounds wonderful! I have so many more I keep meaning to try but then forget. I have so many vinegars right now I am out of half gallon jars! I just got three apple ones going plus the three floral ones I already recently started. Not to mention I had made up about 18 or so during the summer (I lost track!)

[@loridorchak76]

Wow! Who'd uh thunk? I never knew you could make vinegar from flowers! It's winter here but I already have my calendula seedlings growing in the greenhouse. One of my favorites! Lori from Chile Expat Family 😍

[@LizZorab]

Thank you for making this video Heidi, I have loads of calendula in the garden and I'm going to be making some wine with them - and now some vinegar too!

[@kleineroteHex]

I wish I could say the same, we had so much rain plus the bunnies were nibbling on mine, I would love to have more!

[@Paula-zx8mt]

Are these marigold flowers??

[@betty8173]

Thanks, happy Thanksgiving! I watched these again, because I got apples for pie, and thought to make some ACV. Thanks so much! May God bless your efforts.

[@ginaiosef]

Thank you so much, you have no idea how grateful I am, not only for myself but for the general impacts of your videos also.

[@djb570]

I love the vinegar videos. Thank you.

[@richardschmidt2430]

I always look forward to the "message" at the end of the video...:)

[@bettyannegough2863]

Thank you very much for sharing more useful information. I love calendula ,it makes me smile every time I see it growing wild in my garden.

[@ColRubyDimplesManacha]

I love your channel so much! Thank you for all of the info and wisdom you share with us!

[@0824rl0824rl]

Me too, I have a whole utube file just for Rain Country

[@AK-tv5cc]

I will surely try calendula vinegar next year after I transition out from Mumbai city to the country side. Would love to see the update on this. Great innovation! Thanks for sharing.

[@lindachandler2293]

We live and learn. Thank you for notes on how you have learned and updated techniques.

[@Hillbillywayfarer]

Thank you for sharing this! I am excited to give it a try. My calendula has really perked up after a hot, dry summer and I was just pondering what I should do with it. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@greenrage2484]

Thanks Heidi.. I Horde my Calendula.. but I might give a quart jar a try.. :) But recently I set a gallon of persimmon.. I have quite a few this year, and have read some great things on persimmon vinegar.. It is bubbly happy already.. starting a second gallon now.. Thanks for the interesting video..

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Persimmon sounds great!

[@NS-pf2zc]

I watched this as I was making my first batch of floral vinegar. I'm using rose petals, I hope it turns out well! Im also going to try a basil, or basil+lemon. I wish I had planted more calendula this year, or I would have certainly made this.

[@scentsbyemebathbody3161]

I love calendula and definitely going to try this ..first time ever making a homemade vinegar! Thank you for your video ...sounds like fun 😊👍

[@lorilusk5811]

Thank you

[@bethraisbeck368]

Thank You. Glad to find you! God Bless

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

Your videos are so informative. Thank you.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you Beth :)

[@ediemurray1692]

Tysvm

[@sturgeonadalynn717]

Hi Heidi! Thanks indeed for this amazing tutorial. Can these floral vinegar be used for cooking and marinating meat.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yep, it sure can be. I prefer to save my floral vinegars for hair wash/rinse but all the flowers I use to make them are also edible so they can be used in anything you would use vinegar in

[@lindachandler2293]

I'd like your opinion once again, please. My homemade apple cider vinegar tests out at 3 on the acid strips. I tested 3 store bought vinegars; red, white and cleaning vinegars; and they all texted about the same. Why are we told not to use them to can when people didn't used to have store bought vinegars. Grandma made pickles before she ever had access to store bought vinegar. Pickles are much older than store bought vinegar!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Some pickles were made by fermenting then but then they would not need to be canned. I believe you should be able to can with homemade vinegar when it has a high acidity like that

[@lindachandler2293]

@@RainCountryHomestead I always test if I'm using it for something like that or giving it as a gift. Got to be sure. Thanks!

[@Skylightatdusk]

Thanks for this video. Is it possible to ferment bitter herbs with sugar, like neem and quassia amara for instance?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

You can do that but I do not think the sugar will help with the bitterness

[@MicroHomesteaders]

Need to try this. Thanks

[@ib629]

Thank you for this video. Is it necessary to use organic flowers and fruit when making vinegar? Thank you.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Not necessary but healthier. If you are just going to use the vinegar for cleaning or washing your hair with, I would not be concerned with it

[@ib629]

@@RainCountryHomestead Thank you :)

[@thesecretslimmer]

Heidi in the video towards the end you mentioned that you have been getting better results since you have been adding more sugar to the vinegar. At what point do you add more sugar? Is it once you remove the flowers at the end or halfway through the brewing process? Great video by the way 👏🏾

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I actually do not do that much unless I feel it needs it but it should only be added after it has been very bubbly for a couple of days or so. If you wait too long and add the sugar later in the process, it will bring it to a stop. I do not strain anything until it is totally finished though you can strain after two weeks if you want

[@mac9239]

I’m trying to figure out the difference in making vinegar and Fermentation starter. I’m doing both right now and it seems mostly the same except putting the starter in frig after 3 days.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, they are pretty much the same to start out though vinegar needs a higher fruit and/or sugar ratio than the starter

[@carolynmoody9460]

BLESSINGS

[@loo2a82]

do you boil your vinegar when it s done ? i read some people boil for like 30 min .. maybe they want to lower it s acidity and stay safe .. what you think ... thanks for sharing your experiment in making vinegar i ll watch your other vinegar videos again and again :) .. didnt know you can add lemon to fruit and make vinegar ... by the way can i make vinegar from dried flowers like hibiscus ?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I have never heard of boiling vinegar and personally would not do it. I think it would destroy all the health benefits doing that and it would not make sense to lower the acidity when the goal is to get the highest acidity one is able from their homemade vinegar as it makes it far more useful. Yes, I know some have used dried herbs to make vinegar though I personally never have, I prefer to use fresh fruits and herbs. I have tried working with frozen fruits and it never turns out as good as using fresh

[@loo2a82]

Rain Country i read if ph is 10 it could kill .. the vinegar am making found a worm in it -dead one - so i thought when i finish it i ll boil to kill any bad thing in it .. thanks so much for replying ❤️👍🏼

[@RainCountryHomestead]

The lower the pH, the higher the acidity. A pH of 10 would not even be considered vinegar as it would have to be at least as low as 4.5 and getting an acidity as high as 10 from homemade vinegar would require one to distill it. As far as killing anything in it, if your acidity is at least 5% (which is the goal) or has a pH of 3.5-4.5, then it is strong enough to kill most things you would be worried about. The worm will not hurt you. You can choose to boil if you want but I do not recommend it to get its full health benefits

[@loo2a82]

@@RainCountryHomestead thank you ... i love following your videos :)

[@menkaaggarwal6762]

Hi Heidi, i prepared calendula vinegar today, with flowers. Please advice if its stems and leaves are also beneficial and how can we use these?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

No, you do not want to use the stems or leaves, from what I understand, they have no use and can even be toxic. I could be wrong, been a long time since I checked into it but that is what I remember learning

[@menkaaggarwal6762]

Ok- Thanks for your guidance. While preparing infused oil ( calendula, pansies etc) also , dry leaves and stems can not be used?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

For pansies, yes, but calendula, no

[@menkaaggarwal6762]

Ok- Thanks

[@menkaaggarwal6762]

Hi Heidi, its been 8 weeks that i prepared calendula vinegar. I kept on stirring for initial 2-3 weeks and later stirred after every 3-4 days. It is now smelling like nail polish remover / thinner , also there is thin white layer over the liquid. Can we say that vinegar is ready and if eveything is normal with the vinegar?

[@joybickerstaff194]

Hi ya Heidi! Well the light bulb just went off n my head watching this! I bet I could make dandelion vinegar huh??? Would it hurt to leave green part on??? Hey Heidi, if u ever get another mold on something, would u please think of making a video on how u remove the mold??? Thank u

[@RainCountryHomestead]

If you are making calendula, do not use the leaves, for dandelion, yes you can but if you plan on using it in cooking or baking then I recommend leaving out the leaves as they may add a bitter flavor. If you develop mold on top, simply leave it until the process is done then lift off the top area before straining. That is what I always did before resorting to stirring daily for the first couple of weeks

[@launatyra8775]

I have tried to make raisin vinegar twice and both times the raisins have floated to the top, and mold grew around the water line. do I need to toss it? what can I do to keep mold from forming?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I am assuming by this comment you did not have a chance to watch this full video yet so I recommend you finish watching and listening to it because I do address this issue in here. I also recommend you check out this video as I answer several common questions in it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZumd2OthJqEeLc

[@WendyK656]

Heidi, how much dried calendual would you put in that 1/2 gallon jar? and can you tell me where you got those lids?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I do not measure it out, I just fill the jar about half way full, I believe I showed that here. This is why I shoot videos instead of give written recipes because I just throw things together and rarely measure. Without watching this video again to see what you are talking about, I have to assume you mean the white plastic lids? I find those in the local grocery store or you can find them on Amazon. As far as the covers, I just make those from scrap fabrics

[@WendyK656]

Thank you again Heidi, and yes I was talking about the lids. Sometimes the brain thinks fast and I think I type it. HAHAHAHAHA

[@RainCountryHomestead]

@@WendyK656 I do the same! haha

[@wandaduckworth1357]

my question is ,,is it alright to cap the vinegar once its made ?? I have coffee filter over it and it is evaporating ,

[@RainCountryHomestead]

O yes, of course, I store mine in 1/2 gallon jars with lids and also in swing top bottles

[@wandaduckworth1357]

@@RainCountryHomestead Thank you so much for responding back so quickly,, love all of your videos!! You fascinate me in how you do things,, so much information,, i love all that you teach, tku ! Blessings!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

@@wandaduckworth1357 That is so kind, thank you!!!

[@goaterruns4959]

Hello favourite KZbin Channel lady. Do you think fireweed blossoms would be good in a hair vinegar ….?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, I am sure they would. Anything that is edible can be used to make vinegar

[@kleineroteHex]

Can one make lavender vinegar with few blossoms and stems and leaves?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yep! Though I usually only use the flowers, I have often considered making a batch using stem, leaf and flower.

[@kleineroteHex]

@@RainCountryHomestead it's kind of time to cut things back so why not put the trimmings to use? Thank you!

[@vm1776]

I decided to use my glass weights. 2 of my jars had enough in them to hold the glass weight, but the one that I thought was the fullest let the glass weight sink all the way to the bottom. lol when should we see bubbling? I'm seeing a little bubbling in one that I started 5 days ago but none in one that I think I started 2 weeks ago. I added more sugar today in the hopes that it will help. I ordered a ph test, but haven't gotten it in the mail yet. husband's rolling his eyes at my little projects. But it was interesting to hear my son today ask, "where's the apple scrap jar?" I told him to either leave the core on his plate for me to take care of later or put it in the compost; I don't like to have him handling glass jars, but he started using the apple peeler this week and likes seeing the curled peels in the jar.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

The more sugar that is in there from the start, the longer it will take to start bubbling. Too much sugar can slow or even prevent a ferment even though it needs the sugar to feed on. But over feeding can be detrimental. It usually takes 3-5 days to see bubbling, more sugar can be added at that time to make it stronger as long as you do not add too much at a time.

[@vm1776]

@@RainCountryHomestead hmm, so maybe I made it go worse. I saw instructions from someone else that put 4 times the amount of sugar in theirs than I did but she also said that it takes 6 months for hers to turn to vinegar. well, I've got another jar starting to gather apple and orange scraps today. I did also wonder if our hard water would impact it. We don't have a water catch system yet. It's in my plans for the summer though the husband is more vocal on his, "you're doing what?" about that idea. thanks

[@RainCountryHomestead]

6 months! Yep, that is because all the sugar. I only add up to a half cup initially, sometimes add another 1/4 later on and I get a plenty enough acidic vinegar

[@Deebull]

Is it possible to make vinegar with dry calandula? I have quite a bit of it but not sure if this would work best dry as oppose to fresh-picked.

[@violetflowergirl]

Did you try it with dried calendula? 🙂

[@siobhancooke2161]

How much more sugar did you add to the lavender and lemon vinegar ?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I use the same amount as I did in making the calendula vinegar.

[@cruisemoma9961]

Do you use the pickle pups for any of your ferments? I've seen that on other videos?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

No, I have never used anything like that and they are not recommended for vinegar making as getting plenty of oxygen exposure is important

[@anniepenner1079]

how about coconut?

[@Sunflower139]

Does this thicken your hair? I have calendula flowers here at home.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I do not think so but it will soften it

[@catherinemurphy6721]

Hello....what is the benefits of vinegar? I have heard that vinegar, when ingested is an irretant to the stomach.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Vinegar has many benefits, though it is possible for some it may be an irritant, it is more known to help with various stomach and digestive issues plus it has many other health benefits as well as many uses around the home and external use. Here is a video I did on the many ways I use my various vinegars: kzbin.info/www/bejne/emGslWppjs6JZ9U

[@conniemeadow7308]

Have you made a red sweet pepper vinegar

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Have not had interest in it personally but yes, you can do it following the same basic guidelines here

[@laurieflores1107]

Hi Heidi...do you make ACV soap?....thank you... :)

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Funny you should ask because I have thought of doing that very thing, though I have never heard of anyone doing it before.

[@laurieflores1107]

this lady uses her own homemade vinegar...here's her video...kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJmcY3yniamZd6M I just found it 2 days ago myself...

[@majorvictory3231]

Berkey has chlorine and flouride filters

[@RainCountryHomestead]

You are correct and if people can afford to do those too, then I recommend that

[@0824rl0824rl]

I live in Minnesota and have tried growing lavender 3x with no luck. What am I doing wrong?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Lavender needs good drainage and does not like too much water. I grow most of mine up next to the house to prevent it from getting too much rain

[@Kay-du4ll]

The amazon link no longer works, can you tell me the brand you are using? or maybe update with a new link? Thanks!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

This is an old video so I have no idea what you are referring to, brand of what?

[@Kay-du4ll]

I'm sorry...the ph test strips.@@RainCountryHomestead

[@lisacochran6089]

Is it safe to use homemade vinegar hair rinse if you have blonde highlights?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

While I cannot see why not, I rally do not know for certain, I have not dyed my hair in any form since I was 20 (36 years ago)

[@anyarhiness]

I was wondering if i make raisins vinegar what should the ratio raisind to watter be?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I would say a cup of raisins in a half gallon jar, top off with water. You can add a little sugar to increase the acidity but no more than 1/4 cup. Stir daily for the first couple of weeks

[@anyarhiness]

@@RainCountryHomestead thank you

[@TeeFlory]

Good morning sister. Test strip link is broken. Love you❤

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Interesting, they must be out because it was working the other day. I just went back to my own orders and check the link and got that same message you did.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Ok,, I just did a new search and found them again so here they are: amzn.to/2znFxhn

[@TeeFlory]

@@RainCountryHomestead thank you mighty mo❤

[@kathyhirsch379]

What are you using thi video for 😊

[@RainCountryHomestead]

If you mean the vinegar, like most of my floral vinegars, I use them for washing my hair though I rarely use calendula for vinegar anymore as it has not been as prolific in the past few years as it used to be so I save the dried flowers for using in my skin cream

[@jennytaylia5371]

Would a liquidy peach/pink layer on top be something that would make you throw it all out and restart? There is no scooping it off because it disintegrates into small drops/pieces whenever i even touch the jar. I also didn’t add sugar so that might be why the raisin and craisin “vinegars” failed.. also, when you say to add a certain amount of sugar, what size container are you speaking in reference to? 1/2c of sugar in a 1L jar, 2L jar..? I’m thinking i should dump my attempts and restart but I’m uncertain about how much sugar to add to my 2L jars. Oh and would adding essential oils work? I have a ton of peppermint e-o and am wondering if i can add a few drops if that instead of going out and buying some peppermint.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, even with the raisin, unless you add a LOT of them, you will need to add sugar and especially with craisins. It is always best to add at least a 1/4 cup sugar to a half gallon jar (which is about 2 liters) even for sweeter things. I would NOT add any essential oils to the vinegar, many of they will kill the yeast and bacteria and prevent it from turning to vinegar. I am not sure what you mean by the layer, the way you describe it really does not seem to fit into either kahm yeast or a scoby. Kahm yeast appears dry but does have a tan or peach color to it and a SCOBY looks slimy but stays together when you lift it (which there is no need to remove until straining anyway).

[@jennytaylia5371]

@@RainCountryHomestead i don’t think it’s a scoby. I tried googling it and came up with nothing. It’s like a liquidy.. film? But there’s no qualities to the film that hold it together. It just falls/drops in tiny pieces down onto the raisins if i touch the jar. I wish i could send you a picture of it. It’d be much easier than trying to describe it :p

[@RainCountryHomestead]

@@jennytaylia5371 When people need to send me photos, they do so through my email that is always found in the description box: [e-mail]

[@jennytaylia5371]

@@RainCountryHomestead awesome thanks! I wasn’t sure if it would be a bother. Sent 😁

[@RainCountryHomestead]

@@jennytaylia5371 Email is always the best way because a lot of time I do not get notifications of replies like this so I miss a lot

[@mamasolilytarotbeyond8248]

Are marigolds the same as calendula??

[@RainCountryHomestead]

The are related and calendula is a type of marigold but they are not the same plant. They have distinct differences

[@tamarrabrown8454]

Could i use dried calendula?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yep!

[@tamarrabrown8454]

Can i use dried calendula? Any adjustments?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, you can and no, there would not be any adjustments other than how it fills up the jar. Going by weight or sight, you would add less to the jar since it is dried

[@tamarrabrown8454]

@@RainCountryHomestead thank you for the info! Looking forward to trying it!! Peace.

[@tracybruring8440]

Have you made willow vinegar?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

No, I do not have willow, I only make my herb vinegars from what I am currently growing

[@anthonyburdine1061]

Do you have a cheese making video ?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

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[@anthonyburdine1061]

@@RainCountryHomestead Great ! Thank you !! Have a blessed day !!!😊

[@Minnesota_Mama_Bear]

OK.... So washing your hair with vinegar, tell us how you do it? Is vinegar all you use?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Be sure to check out the video I linked within this one on how I use viinegar :)

[@preppedforeternityhomestea2848]

??? I HAVE HEARD YOU SPEAK IN THE PAST VIDEOS OF AN INDOOR CLOTHESLINE, DO YOU HAVE A VIDEO ABOUT IT???? I tried to search through a lot of the videos but couldn’t find anything.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I do not have any specific video about it though there are a couple of our chat videos it can be seen in the background a bit but that is about it. I actually have two lines, one right in front of the other and both are in front of our wood stove

[@preppedforeternityhomestea2848]

Rain Country Thank you for replying... I will keep my eyes open for those videos. Love your videos. I’m new to herbs, trying to learn as much as I can on natural health. ~CountryHomesteadPreacher’s Wife🤗

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Whenever I think about it, I will try to do a video more specific to that, the problem is our living room is quite dark and it is not easy to get a good picture in there.

[@cyndihull4322]

not all city water has chlorine. Our city tap water has no chlorine or fluoride at all thankfully! Everywhere else I have ever moved did though! yuck!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I had to ask Patrick about that since he was a water treatment operator for years. He said it is not common but there are few places that use other methods such as UV light and more to avoid chlorine. The reason most cities use chlorine is because it is cheap but they have to use something in order to kill live contaminants like cryptosporidium or giardia

[@amyskyhigh3121]

I accidentally clicked dislike and it skipped 😢 took me five minutes but refound ya video and un-disliked and liked! 🤦❤️