Recent content by StrawBaleGrdner
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Hay Bale Gardening
Sorry, but the last post which claims that the vegetables grown in a Straw Bale Garden do have the same nutritional value or nutrient content, is flatly false. I could explain in detail why, but just take it from a PhD in Plant Physiology, Dr. Simon Peltaric, that this is not a true statement...- StrawBaleGrdner
- Post #18
- Forum: Gardening
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Hay Bale Gardening
Pine straw doesn't work. Wheat, oat, barley or rice straw works best. Pictures at StrawBaleGardens dot com if you want to learn more.- StrawBaleGrdner
- Post #6
- Forum: Gardening
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Hay Bale Gardening
I have been growing in straw bales for a couple of decades, it is the only way to garden if you ask me. Stay away from bales of hay if you can, hay has seeds and those seeds sprout when watered, while straw should be virtually sterile because the seeds are harvested prior to baling the stalks...- StrawBaleGrdner
- Post #2
- Forum: Gardening