Have you tried just using juice from one of your batches to ferment the next batch instead of using so many more capsules? Has anyone else tried this with veggies cultured using the LB17? I think that if the bacteria are multiplying in the first batch, a sufficient quantity (although I'm not sure how much that would be) of the juice should do it to continue on the goodness to the next batch. I'm thinking that this methodology would make it much more affordable (i.e., possible!) for me and many others. Looked at the LB17 online after reading your post and want to order some, but I can't budget for continual reorders.