Compostable Barley Straw Pouch

Introducing POND STRAW, our fully compostable pond pouch made from Barley Straw - a 100% natural and environmentally safe way to control your pond algae.

Barley straw is a great natural way to reduce algae in garden ponds.

Unfortunately the pouches used to contain the straw are made are of nylon netting so have to be disposed of in the domestic waste which really defeats the object of using an environmentally friendly product to clear green water in your pond. Thankfully Pond Cleanse have now produced a net bag that will bio degrade and naturally decompose on the compost heap meaning barley straw is now a truly environmentally friendly way to reduce algae in your pond. 

• Environmentally Friendly
• Very Low Eco Miles
• Safe for wildlife, frogs & fish
• Produced in the UK
• Pouch decomposes naturally on the compost heap
• 6m single pack
• Contains no toxic chemicals

A natural algistat (something that doesn’t kill algae, but does prevent its action). The exact way barley straw stops algae growth isn’t completely understood. The chemicals released by the rotting straw somehow inhibit the reproductive processes. We think it’s very clever!

​This is a preventative measure not a cure.  It doesn’t kill algae dead in it's tracks, but inhibits it from growing. 

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How To Use Pond Straw Pouches

Submerge your pouch in the water around the edge of your pond (if you only have a small pond and can reach the pouch, you can place a single sack in the centre.)

 Ideally, the best time to do this is early spring before too much hot sun starts to bloom the algae.

​The straw will be effective for 4 to 6 months, so you may need to renew it partway through the season.

​After 3 months, place an additional pouch in your pond - as it takes time for the natural chemicals to release from the straw.

3 months later, remove the first pouch and pop another one in, so you’ll always have 2 pouches in your pond. You can put the discarded one in your compost or garden waste bin.