Straw Bale Gardening Troubles: Stunted, Yellow Seedlings

Seedlings in straw bales are stunted and yellow—likely nitrogen deficiency as straw decomposes. Bales need more conditioning (fertilizer, time) before planting.

Resources

• GardenWeb forums
• Carolina Country guide
• YouTube tutorials

Properly conditioned bales heat up, then cool, providing a rich medium. Recondition and retry.