Cajun - That's the fermentation crock I have. It's great, but if any one decides to get one, be certain to get the weights as well, as they are not automatically included, but they are necessary.  

I'm getting ready to start fermenting and have read this whole thread.  I'm debating between a pickl-it or a 2 1/2 quart crock on etsy for $55.  I want to use a sealed anaerobic system because of my son's health I want to be extra sure it has only the right organisms thriving in there... And because I'm new to this and want to make sure it's goof proof.  I've successfully fermented dosa batter, but that is my only success, and I've never attempted vegetables.  My son loves pickles, so this is the way to make them healthy for him (he's an A).  I know lactic acid is really good for As and I think probiotics are a missing piece for my son's health.  Plus fermentation reduces the fructose and sugar content of foods, which is a plus for him as we'll.  

It seems everyone I know with severe leaky gut issues also craves sour and tangy flavors, and I think there is some wisdom in that if those were originally fermented instead of vinegar laden.

I'll be growing a garden this year, and if I can ferment some of the harvest, there are more things I'd like to put in the garden.  I don't know where to find pickling cucumbers otherwise.

Cultured vegetables speak French and know Art.
Otherwise it's all just a crock.

Oh, I also want to ferment mustard, anybody tried it?

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I'm getting ready to start fermenting and have read this whole thread.  I'm debating between a pickl-it or a 2 1/2 quart crock on etsy for $55.

I don't have either of those, but even a fido jar works well...they are self-burping (so I'm told), but keep the "visitors" out. You can burp them each day, if you are concerned. They are much cheaper than the other two you mentioned. I also do a lot of fermenting in glass gallon jars, using an airlock...

I didn't do this one, but found the information useful: DIY Crock

Thanks!  I saw those airlocks on amazon but wasn't sure how to attach them, figured I'd just get one pickl-it and then reverse engineer it a bit.  

The airlocks work great! And they are inexpensive, to boot. I bought my setup from Cultures for Health, which included the modified wide mouth jar lid and grommet/airlock.

THIS looks intriguing!