Your strawbale is very precious, its the foundation on which you superb vegetables rely. When buying one, make sure the bailing twine is in good condition and not frayed, and is tight around the strawbale. Plan where you intend to sight your bale and get it in position BEFORE you begin the "maturing" process as it gets very heavy. Get as much sun on it as you can. If you have difficulty sourcing a bale please get in touch. Simon.