Veteran told me to wet cure my slab for 14 days, I quit after 5 and now I got spider cracks everywhere

Old timer named Dave with 30 years in the game said I had to keep that garage floor wet for a full two weeks. I thought he was being extra, figured 5 days of misting would do the job since temps were mild. Came back a month later and there's a web of tiny hairline cracks across the whole 20x20 slab. Did I screw myself by cutting the cure short, or is this just bad mix from the plant? Anyone else try a quick cure and regret it?

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grant_cooper17d ago

Dave was right, you needed the full 14 days minimum.

rivera.jake17d ago

Honestly I used to think 10 days was enough but after seeing this play out I get why you really do need the full two weeks.