Hay Bale Vs Straw Bale gardening -DIY Daddy

The main difference is that straw bales typically have fewer seeds and require less weeding, while hay bales are more nutrient dense and better for plant growth if weeded properly.

Some farmers use herbicides in their straw fields to prevent other plants from growing, which can be potentially dangerous for the plants you plant in the bales.

Hay bale gardening is often preferred because it is cheaper, more readily available, and there is typically no waste since the bales can be used as mulch in the following years.

No, it is important to keep the hay bale wet for a couple of weeks to allow it to decompose and cool down before planting in it.

No, you can start setting up your hay bales in the fall so that they can naturally decompose and be ready to plant in by spring. However, if you wait until spring, you will need to spend a couple of weeks watering the bale and checking its temperature to ensure it is suitable for planting.