tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544318211354199374.comments2022-02-19T14:07:30.575-08:00Camas PermacultureAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01147876994922600236noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544318211354199374.post-17932824044664620372009-06-23T08:52:10.072-07:002009-06-23T08:52:10.072-07:00The straw bales are now getting planted. They'...The straw bales are now getting planted. They're still a little hot, about 100 degrees but not too hot to plant. Go to the album at the top of the page and check it out.Camaspermaculturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09142850899915601889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544318211354199374.post-60803419257746076322009-06-09T21:41:59.136-07:002009-06-09T21:41:59.136-07:00Initially the bacteria and molds that breakdown th...Initially the bacteria and molds that breakdown the raw ingredients into "compost" need nitrogen to grow. Making compost requires balanced carbon to nitrogen in order to sustain the organisms that break down organic matter. Feeding the straw or hay bales nitrogen converts it from wood into a living "soil" suitable for growing plants.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01147876994922600236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544318211354199374.post-82843661879893429832009-06-09T19:46:08.138-07:002009-06-09T19:46:08.138-07:00you mentioned adding nitrogen to the bale to start...you mentioned adding nitrogen to the bale to start or finish fermentation? Why is that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com