r/unclebens • u/stupidfaceshiba • 1d ago

Mid-Cultivation / Still Growing Retiring cakes in the garden.

This is after a good soaking. They’ve been out here for a few weeks.

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u/bootpeddler420 1d ago

That’s so awesome! Can’t wait to do this with mine

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u/stupidfaceshiba 1d ago

I spread compost in my crumbled up cakes and ensured the area was watered once a day. Having them with my raspberries ensures I remember :)

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u/bootpeddler420 1d ago

Aw yeah. Thanks for the tips!!

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u/savethenaturecoast 1d ago

Never got my cakes to fruit even in florida! So jealous

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u/stupidfaceshiba 1d ago

I crumbled the cakes, spread compost on them then covered.

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u/newtomyco 1d ago

I've been doing and telling people this for years I'm glad it's catching on I've had massive flushes from troubled and spent cakes outdoors 👍🏼🍄✌🏼

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u/stupidfaceshiba 1d ago

For sure! These guys are huge

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u/zheebz 1d ago

Sorry for my ignorance, Have you ever buried a contam cake like that? If so, how did it fruit?

Looks awesome OP, nice work

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u/stupidfaceshiba 1d ago

Yes I have buried a contaminated cake! Im waiting to see how it goes :)

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u/zheebz 1d ago

Awesome, thank you for responding! Happy growing!