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NOTE: Delete the last two lines of this paragraph
when hydroseeding is selected as the only seed
application method.
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Immediately before seeding, restore soil to proper grade. Do not seed when
ground is muddy [frozen] [snow covered] or in an unsatisfactory condition
for seeding. If special conditions exist that may warrant a variance in the
above seeding dates or conditions, submit a written request to the
Contracting Officer stating the special conditions and proposed variance.
Apply seed within twenty four hours after seedbed preparation. Sow seed by
approved sowing equipment. Sow one-half the seed in one direction, and sow
remainder at right angles to the first sowing.
3.2.2
Seed Application Method
Seeding method shall be [broadcasted and drop seeding][drill
seeding][hydroseeding].
[3.2.2.1
Broadcast and Drop Seeding
Seed shall be uniformly broadcast at the rate of [_____]kilograms per
hectarepounds per 1000 square feet. Use broadcast or drop seeders. Sow
one-half the seed in one direction, and sow remainder at right angles to
the first sowing. Cover seed uniformly to a maximum depth of [6] [_____] mm
1/4 inch in clay soils and [13] [_____] mm [1/2] [_____] inch in sandy
soils by means of spike-tooth harrow, cultipacker, raking or other approved
devices.
][3.2.2.2
Drill Seeding
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NOTE: Check with the local Agriculture County
Extension Service to determine proper planting
seasons for specie specified, for the optimum cover
depth, and for the proper rate of application for
sowing and drilling seed as this rate varies with
the specie of seed used and local conditions. Allow
for planting period in the construction completion
time. Delete time restrictions for continuous
growing conditions.
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Seed shall be drilled at the rate of [_____]kilograms per hectarepounds per
1000 square feet. Use [cultipacker seeders] [grass seed drills] [_____].
Drill seed uniformly to average depth of [13] [_____] mm [1/2] [_____] inch.
][3.2.2.3
Hydroseeding
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NOTE: Check with the local Agriculture County
Extension Service to determine rate of application.
This rate will vary due to site requirements for
fertilizer, mulch material, and rates of seeding.
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First, mix water and fiber.
Wood cellulose fiber, paper fiber, or recycled
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