What is straw?

What kind of crop is straw?

Straw generally refers to the stems and leaves of mature crops, which include many varieties, the most common ones are wheat, rice, corn, potatoes, rapeseed, etc. After collection, it can be used as feed or fuel.

After being crushed by the harvester, the straw can be returned directly to the field, which helps to improve the soil structure, add nutrients to the soil, and increase the content of organic fertilizer, which is very beneficial for the next sowing of crops.

What is straw?

Straw refers to the stalks of plants, including common ones such as corn, rice, wheat, sugarcane, sorghum from the Poaceae family, soybeans and beans from the Leguminosae family, or vegetable crops such as peanuts and rapeseed, which are the remaining parts after their seeds are harvested.

Appearance and characteristics of straw

Different varieties of straw look different. For example, corn straw has a smooth surface and hard texture, and the upper part has higher nutritional value than the lower part. Bean straw has most of its leaves fallen off, contains high lignin, and has a very hard texture. There are many varieties, such as soybean straw, broad bean straw, and pea straw. It is more suitable as livestock feed than grass straw and has higher nutritional value.