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BaleBuster4®

BaleBuster4® is our special formulation for conditioning four average size (36”x 18”x 16”) bales of straw/hay or similar bales in order to plant a Straw Bale Garden for growing vegetables, herbs or flowers.

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  • Includes one bag of BaleBuster® formula
  • BaleBuster4® is the only product formulated for Straw Bale Gardening
  • Formula developed by Straw Bale Gardening pioneer, Joel Karsten!
  • Contains all required nutrients to succeed
  • Easy to apply
  • Dissolves quickly
  • All-in-One solution for entire conditioning process
  • Includes enough volume for the season
  • Makes a great gift

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FAQs

Just sprinkle BaleBuster and water according to the step-by-step instructions and your bale will be ready to plant on Day 12. You’ll be harvesting within a few weeks!

Straw Bale Gardening is a simply a different type of container gardening. The main difference is that the container is actually the straw bale itself, held together with two or three strings; the outside crust of the bale serves as the container. Once the straw inside the bale begins to decompose, the straw becomes “conditioned” and ready to plant. The step by step process of conditioning creates an extraordinarily productive, warm, moist and nutrient rich rooting environment for young seedlings. Getting the straw bales conditioned is an essential part of the process, and should be started approximately two weeks prior to the target planting date in your area. This planting date varies greatly depending on where you are in the world but this gardening technique works anywhere in the world for seasonal spring/summer or for winter gardens.

The short answer here is absolutely yes. This method of gardening works very well from areas inside the Arctic Circle, to the heat of the Caribbean. If you can find bales of straw, or similar bales of tightly compressed organic material, you can garden this way. Simply replacing existing soil with a “container” filled with beautiful “conditioned” compost as your growing media. From airid desert regions to the rainiest places in the world, if you have access to sunlight and water then this method of growing will work. No special tools are required, and no knowledge of gardening is really required to be successful. The elimination of many of the most common problems associated with vegetable gardening, makes this method great for beginning gardeners, organic growers, or those experienced gardeners that are just tired of all the hard work.

  • Can’t do heavy lifting?  If you are less capable or less interested in doing the heavy work of traditional gardening, such as tilling the soil, constant weeding, unending insect battles and persistent disease spraying, Straw Bale Gardening virtually eliminates these challenges.
  • Can’t bend over?  If you have a physical limitation or handicap that restricts you from getting down on the ground, you will appreciate the easier access to the higher surface of a straw bale, which eliminates the bending to plant and harvest.
  • Poor soil or limited space?  If your have a low soil quality, or if you have limited space that you can devote to a garden, you will love Straw Bale Gardening with its low cost, flexibility in garden placement, and great performance of the straw once it’s properly conditioned.
  • Interested in broadening your gardening horizons?  If you are a seasoned gardener looking for a fun new method, you will be amazed at the results!

Straw bale gardens are not soil dependent, so you can grow your garden anywhere!

YES! One bag of BaleBuster® is enough for a 4-bale garden, but it’s up to you to decide how many bales you want to plant and harvest this year.

Straw Bale Gardening pioneer Joel Karsten developed and perfected the BaleBuster4® formula after several years of research and testing.

YES, of course. Each bag of BaleBuster® is the perfect amount to condition and treat a 4 bale Straw Bale Garden. Order as many as you need!

How To

The revolutionary BaleBuster® formula makes it easy for anyone to create a successful garden!

Days 1-11
Condition Bales

Condition your straw bale with BaleBuster® and water to produce heat and soil particles.

Day 12
Plant

Make holes in bale for transplanting seedlings, or sprinkle a thin layer of planting mix to plant seeds.

Day 13+
Water And Tend Garden

Water your garden as needed, and enjoy watching your plants sprout and grow.

Final Day
Harvest

When harvest season arrives, bring a basket and enjoy the bounty of fresh vegetables from your garden.

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Even brand-new gardeners can expect amazing results like these.

See how new gardeners have grown their own food with little effort!
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Developed By The World Leader In Straw Bale Gardening

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“Many years ago, when I first started growing a vegetable garden using my own unique straw bale gardening method instead of soil, I had no idea how that would transform backyard gardening for millions!

 

Now, anyone can be a great gardener by using BaleBuster to prepare their own Straw Bale vegetable garden!”

 

– Joel Karsten, Founder and CEO of BaleBuster®

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