What is the correct way to condition hay bales for gardening? - Cooperative Extension: Garden and Yard - University of Maine Cooperative Extension

Question: I’m conditioning hay bales for planting. They have had three doses of Urea @ 1/2 C./bale, and 3 doses of Urea @ 1/4 C./bale. Bales are now on day ten. They are well watered. Today, I saw one source that recommended 2 C./lime/bale. So, I added that before checking to see what other sites read more