The Best Mulch for Vegetable Gardens

Salt Hay is truly a unique Mulch that provides numerous benefits over other mulches. Spartina Patens, known as Salt Hay, is a type of natural cord grass that grows in salt marshes across the Eastern Seaboard. It’s a vastly superior alternative to hardwood mulch for vegetable gardens because it contains NO weed seeds.  

Our Salt Hay Mulch is coveted and highly sought after by gardeners across the country. Its organic nature makes it ideal for garden beds and yards, enriching the soil as it decomposes. The shape and consistency of Salt Hay protect the soil from sunlight, both insulating delicate roots while also retaining moisture to enhance plant growth and development. This same feature makes it a great winter insulator for bulbs, vegetables, and perennials.

Unlike Wood Chip Mulch, Salt Hay is rot resistant, does not compact, and decomposes slowly, which means that it will last much longer than traditional mulch. It is incredibly light, making it very easy to put down in garden beds without hours of strenuous pitch forking and spreading.

One of the primary benefits of mulching your gardens with Salt Hay is that, unlike Wheat Straw, it does not contain seeds, meaning you won't have to worry about unwanted weeds sprouting up in your garden beds. 

Finally, Salt Hay is also great for erosion control. When seeding your lawn, Salt Hay offers superior coverage and seed protection which ensures better grass seed germination. 

Use when seeding your lawn to cover the grass seed to allow the moisture to remain in the soil to ensure better seed germination.  Wheat straw contains seeds, which will leave you with wheat straw growing in your yard.

Great for Erosion control, use Salt Hay when you seed your lawn rather than wheatgrass or straw which both contain seeds.

Salt Hay Mulch Benefits

OMRI Listed ORGANIC & USDA COMPLIANT: OMRI listed means that a product is safe to use in organic production, processing, and handling & are allowed to be used in certified organic operations under the USDA National Organic Program (NOP). It adheres to rigorous USDA and state inspection standards, ensuring it’s the highest quality mulch for vegetable gardens.

PREMIUM SALT HAY MULCH: Clean and free from weed seeds and other garden waste that is commonly hidden in hardwood mulch. Salt Hay is naturally not susceptible to other detriments that are common among other plants and woods.

LIGHT WEIGHT & EASY TO SPREAD: Unlike traditional mulch, Salt Hay is incredibly light and easy to spread, while still performing at the highest level to keep gardens healthy and protected.

ORGANIC MATTER FOR SOIL ENRICHMENT: Our Salt Hay is a type of natural cord grass that is incredible as an organic and chemical-free mulch. Salt Hay provides essential nutrients to your soil as it decomposes, contributing to long-term soil health and fertility.

VERSATILE AND EFFECTIVE MULCHING: Acts as a natural weed deterrent, insulation for roots against temperature extremes, and a conservation-minded mulch that reduces water evaporation rates and moisture loss. It eliminates erosion impact and is easy to spread, making it a versatile solution for various landscaping needs.

LOW MAINTENANCE & LONG-LASTING: Salt Hay Mulch decomposes more slowly than traditional wood chip mulch, lasts longer, and needs to be replaced less frequently.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND AESTHETIC BENEFITS: A neutral color enhances the visual appeal of your landscape. It is environmentally friendly, is a naturally unappealing material to pests, and its longevity allows for easy revitalization by placing fresh straw atop old straw to maintain color and effectiveness.

CONVENIENT SALT HAY MULCH DELIVERY: Ships in a 12”x12”x12” box which easily covers 125 sq. ft. Shipping boxes are offered in multiple sizes to fit your needs. Bulk mulch shipments available.