Simply Straw - Straw supplies

Straw Supplies

Traditional varieties are grown which are long-stemmed and hollow walled.
The straw is available either as binder cut sheaves or as prepared straws (the section from the ear down to the first joint/node).

WHEAT

-Maris Widgeon: A thin walled, pale straw with large white ears. The straw is of medium length, (16 inches/42cm) and is the most popular variety.

-Squarehead's Master: Long, thin walled straw with reddish brown ears. Squarehead's Master is a very old variety.

- Bearded Squarehead's Master: Straw is the same as Squarehead's Master but the ears have long awns (whiskers)and it looks attractive especially in pieces like Welsh Fans.

OATS

Golden ears are good for decoration and floral displays, whilst the straw can be used for marquetry.

TRITICALE

A hybrid between wheat and rye. The straw is medium length, and hollow, so suitable for plaiting, whilst the ears, which have awns, are decorative. A good substitute for bearded wheat.

SHEAVES

These are binder cut about 10-14 days before the wheat is fully ripe, and air dried.
A typical sheaf will contain approximately 400-500 good straws.

Although it is possible to post sheaves, it is expensive due to their size, so it is recommended they are collected from the farm, if you live within traveling distance (by appointment only please).

tractor and binder and sheaf being carried and a field of stooks

PREPARED STRAWS

These all have ears unless you specifically request them without.

Prepared straws can be purchased in any denomination of 100, but the most popular quantities are 100, 400, 800 and 1000.
The price for prepared straws includes postage and packing.
Should you wish to collect prepared straws then cost of postage can be deducted.

bunches of straws

Contact

Rosemary Sault :

01543 472629 or

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