What Side of the Bale Up for Bale Gardening?

When set your straw or hay bales in the garden space what side should be facing up? I go over this subject in detail and give the ...

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💡 The type of bales you can use for a 52-week garden can be both hay and straw.

💡 When setting up the bales, make sure to have the narrow side facing up and the broad side facing out.

💡 The side of the bale with the cut ends of the grass is the one that should be facing up.

💡 This side allows for better water and fertilizer penetration, making it easier for the bale to decompose.

💡 The matted side of the bale is harder to penetrate and should be placed against the ground.

💡 The knuckle end of the grass, where it bends over, should be facing up.

💡 Planting seeds or seedlings in the bale is easier once it has been conditioned for 14 to 20 days and has loosened up a bit.

💡 Remember to keep the strings of the bale on the outside and the narrow side with the stubble sticking up.

💡 Following these tips will make it easier to grow plants in a 52-week bale garden.

Timestamped Summary

01:09 Paul explains that you can use hay or straw for your garden.

02:00 Paul shows that you want to tip your bale over so that the narrow side is up and the broad side is facing out.

02:08 Paul explains that the strings on the bale hold it together as it decomposes during the growing season.

03:29 Paul shows that the side with the cut ends of the grass sticking up is the side that you want facing up.

03:59 Paul explains that the matted side of the bale should be against the ground.

04:25 Paul explains that water and fertilizer can easily work their way down into the bale if you set it with the stubble side facing up.

05:22 Paul explains that after the bale has conditioned for 14-20 days, it's easier to open up a hole to plant seeds or seedlings.

05:46 Paul encourages viewers to get out into the garden and grow something.

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Q&A

What are the types of bales that can be used in a garden?

You can use hay or straw bales in your garden.

Can you use hay from any source?

Yes, you can use hay from any source, such as grass Bahia, coastal Bermuda, or other types of grasses.

How should the bales be set in the garden?

The narrow side of the bale should be facing up and the broad side should be facing out.

What is the purpose of the strings on the bales?

The strings hold the bale together as it decomposes throughout the growing season.

Which side of the bale should be facing up?

The narrow side of the bale should be facing up, where all the cut ends of the grass are packed tightly together.

What is the matted side of the bale used for?

The matted side of the bale should be facing down against the ground, as it is harder for water and fertilizer to penetrate through it.

Why is it important to set the bales with the stubble side facing up?

Setting the bales with the stubble side facing up makes it easier for water and fertilizer to soak down into the bales and allows for easier planting of seeds and seedlings.