Trying a new experiment in growing tomatoes this year. I’m growing them in hay bales. See how that works come July and August.
Wheat straw bales are most useful if a daily rain trend continues throughout the growing season—otherwise will require special efforts made toward drip irrigation to be practical. The bales will dry out if not watered at least twice daily, as any water not immediately absorbed drains quickly.
Perhaps useful as the growth support structure for hydroponics?