Straw Bale vs Hay Bale - What is the difference (Important!)

[@svddwd]

I picked up hay for my garden instead of straw by mistake. Got it now. Thanks!

[@760mom]

Thank you. Lots of knowledge inserted into my brain

[@Planterspost]

Glad to help!

[@ABKMOON]

Best info on the difference. Thank you

[@Planterspost]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ras9875]

Some farmers are spraying their wheat fields with round up before harvesting. Be careful what you use in your garden. Be careful what you eat also!!!

[@erichpizer1]

can you please tell me more about barley straw vs other types or is it the same straw. speaking of koi pond algae control using barley straw

[@Planterspost]

Barley straw is commonly used to prevent filamentous algae in ponds. It should be noted that it will not kill existing algae though - only help prevent the growth of new algae. It also provides a good habitat for pond life and helps with filtration, which all adds to the overall health of the pond. Hay is not suitable at all for ponds and will only rot and pollute the water in a short time. Hope that helps!

[@kathrynpoppywagner]

Thank you!

[@Planterspost]

You're very welcome!

[@SellTheWorld]

In The Office season 7 episode 9 - Dwight Schrute builds a themepark called Hay Place. He describes the hay as "the good stuff, mattress quality." But I am sure it's strawbales and not hay.

[@Planterspost]

Hmm... I think that hay used to be preferred for stuffing mattresses as it is softer and less likely to poke through the cover.

[@Hamad75931]

Please want to know actual name of .... usually making in village in farms.. round bale hay storage

[@md.solaimanalisheikh7170]

What is the moisture percentage of hay or straw?

[@Planterspost]

Really depends on how long they have been stored and under what conditions they were harvested etc. But on average a hay bale should be around 20-25% moisture at most, whilst a straw bale having more open stalks should be around 10-15% moisture on average.

[@amberhumphreys807]

Hay is also the one to use for a haybox for cooking !

[@soulshine8531]

Straw for feral cat beds