Propagation Time for a Starter

[spiderwrangler]

then decant the spent, oxidized wort,

This is an important point, especially if you do use a stirplate or oxidize regularly. If you were to taste the spent wort, it really doesn't taste much like beer, and won't be something you want to add to your brew.

[alkohall]

Thanks, fellas. I will be brewing sometime this week. This will help greatly.