Comments on: Information on Straw Bale Gardening http://gardening.savvy-cafe.com/information-on-straw-bale-gardening-2007-09-20/ Savvy gardening Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:30:05 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Steve Smith http://gardening.savvy-cafe.com/information-on-straw-bale-gardening-2007-09-20/comment-page-1/#comment-1409 Steve Smith Wed, 18 Feb 2009 01:49:21 +0000 http://gardening.savvy-cafe.com/information-on-straw-bale-gardening-2007-09-20/#comment-1409 Kathryn. Having only used wheat straw bales in my garden, I can tell you that the last 2-3 years depending on how much soil you put in them and how much rain you get over that time period. I generally do not pull up plants (except root crops) when they have finished. I just cut them off at the top of the soil in the bale. Pulling the plant out can sometimes tear the bale up if the root system has grown into the bale (okra is a good example of a significant root structure). I have grown most garden items in the bales (even potatoes) and have had good luck with most everything except corn. The corn needs a bit more stable soil and the straw bale, when it breaks down, tends to be fairly soft. In other words, the corn stalks will get blown over very frequently. Kathryn. Having only used wheat straw bales in my garden, I can tell you that the last 2-3 years depending on how much soil you put in them and how much rain you get over that time period. I generally do not pull up plants (except root crops) when they have finished. I just cut them off at the top of the soil in the bale. Pulling the plant out can sometimes tear the bale up if the root system has grown into the bale (okra is a good example of a significant root structure). I have grown most garden items in the bales (even potatoes) and have had good luck with most everything except corn. The corn needs a bit more stable soil and the straw bale, when it breaks down, tends to be fairly soft. In other words, the corn stalks will get blown over very frequently.

]]> By: Sandy http://gardening.savvy-cafe.com/information-on-straw-bale-gardening-2007-09-20/comment-page-1/#comment-1126 Sandy Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:52:28 +0000 http://gardening.savvy-cafe.com/information-on-straw-bale-gardening-2007-09-20/#comment-1126 Hello, I'm on the coast on NC. My straw bale garden is small ~ 15-16 bales. I am using rain water to hand water daily around the plants. I use a soaker hose with well water every couple of day. I am fertilizing with miracle grow tomato weekly. So far so good. Take a look at mine. http://s278.photobucket.com/albums/kk105/Lantanalane2/Garden/ Hello,

I’m on the coast on NC. My straw bale garden is small ~ 15-16 bales. I am using rain water to hand water daily around the plants. I use a soaker hose with well water every couple of day. I am fertilizing with miracle grow tomato weekly. So far so good. Take a look at mine. http://s278.photobucket.com/albums/kk105/Lantanalane2/Garden/

]]> By: james fruits http://gardening.savvy-cafe.com/information-on-straw-bale-gardening-2007-09-20/comment-page-1/#comment-1083 james fruits Sun, 11 May 2008 10:50:18 +0000 http://gardening.savvy-cafe.com/information-on-straw-bale-gardening-2007-09-20/#comment-1083 This is my first year at straw bale gardening, and I am ready to plant. I have followed the 10 day prep instructions, have an unlinited water supply from the lake, however, I can find no information on the proper steps after planting. How often do you fertilize, and how do you tell when to water? Thanks, Jim This is my first year at straw bale gardening, and I am ready to plant. I have followed the 10 day prep instructions, have an unlinited water supply from the lake, however, I can find no information on the proper steps after planting. How often do you fertilize, and how do you tell when to water?
Thanks, Jim

]]> By: kathryn owen http://gardening.savvy-cafe.com/information-on-straw-bale-gardening-2007-09-20/comment-page-1/#comment-922 kathryn owen Sat, 23 Feb 2008 19:56:40 +0000 http://gardening.savvy-cafe.com/information-on-straw-bale-gardening-2007-09-20/#comment-922 Strawbale gardening sounds great for my back. My question is: How long do the straw bales last, 1 year, 2 years, 10 years? Strawbale gardening sounds great for my back. My question is: How long do the straw bales last, 1 year, 2 years, 10 years?

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