1 Shielding to protect workers by using trench boxes or other types of supports to prevent soil cave-ins. 2  Always provide a way to exit a trench--such as a ladder, stairway or ramp--no more than 25 feet of lateral travel for employees in the trench. 3  Keep spoils at least two feet back from the edge of a trench.
Instructions. 1  Whisk starter culture and sea salt into 1Â½ quarts filtered water until well-dissolved. 2  Place beets into a 1-gallon vegetable fermenter or fermentation crock. 3  Allow the kvass to ferment at room temperature for at least one week before straining and serving.
Method: 1  Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. 2  Pour the salt down on a baking tray. 3  Lay the beets down on top of the salt. 4  Remove the tray from the oven and let cool slightly for 5 minutes or so. 5  Gently peel the skin off of the beets using your hands.