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.

OATS

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

RYE

The straw is long and hollow. The straw beteen the second an third nodes are quite long and thick which makes them suitable for straw marquetry. As the rye is so tall (as you can see in the photograph below) it is cut by hand whilst it is still green and then dried.

rye and wheat field

This picture is of our rye and wheat field. The rye is the tall crop on the left.

Harvest Report 2009

Due to the very wet weather in July no straw was cut this summer. However, I do have stocks of Maris Widgeon wheat from the 2008 harvest, and also a small quantity of rye.
There are no oats available at the moment.

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.
The lower sections of the stems can be used as cores for large items, or they can be used in tied straw work.

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). The butt ends of sheaves often have to be trimmed to be within the maximum dimensions for posting. So if you really require the full length of straw I recommend you arrange collection from the farm.

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

PREPARED STRAWS

Prepared straws can be purchased in any denomination of 100, right up to 4000.

Prepared straws are ungraded so each bundle contains a selection of thin, medium and thick straws.
These all have ears unless you specifically request them without.

The price for prepared straws includes postage and packing.
Should you wish to collect prepared straws then cost of postage can be deducted.

Remember before you plait with the straw you need to dampen it otherwise it will break. For best results immerse it in hot water for 30-45 minutes or until it is pliable, then wrap it in a damp towel. It is best to use your dampened straw within 24 hours.

bunches of straws

Contact

Rosemary Sault :

01543 472629 or

To make an order send your payment and delivery address including the quantity you require to:
85 Lightwood Road, Yoxall, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 8QE

I can only accept payment as a cheque or postal order.

No cards or Paypal please

Cheques should be made out to R. Sault.
Please do not make cheques payable to ‘Simply Straw’.

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