considerable distance, specify trucking in vans
equipped with temperature control.
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Protect from drying out and from contamination during delivery, on-site
storage, and handling.
1.5.1.2
[Fertilizer] [Gypsum] [Sulfur] [Iron] [and] [Lime] Delivery
Deliver to the site in original, unopened containers bearing manufacturer's
chemical analysis, name, trade name, trademark, and indication of
conformance to state and federal laws. Instead of containers, [fertilizer]
[gypsum] [sulphur] [iron] [and] [lime] may be furnished in bulk with
certificate indicating the above information.
1.5.2
Storage
1.5.2.1
Sod Storage
Lightly sprinkle with water, cover with moist burlap, straw, or other
approved covering; and protect from exposure to wind and direct sunlight
until planted. Provide covering that will allow air to circulate so that
internal heat will not develop. Do not store sod longer than 24 hours. Do
not store directly on concrete or bituminous surfaces.
1.5.2.2
Topsoil
Prior to stockpiling topsoil, treat growing vegetation with application of
appropriate specified non-selective herbicide. Clear and grub existing
vegetation three to four weeks prior to stockpiling topsoil.
1.5.2.3
Handling
Do not drop or dump materials from vehicles.
1.6
TIME RESTRICTIONS AND PLANTING CONDITIONS
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NOTE: Check with the local Agriculture County
Extension Service to determine proper planting
seasons for species specified.
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1.6.1
Restrictions
Do not plant when the ground is [frozen,] [snow covered,] muddy, or when
air temperature exceeds [32] [____] degrees Celsius [90] [_____] degrees
Fahrenheit.
1.7
TIME LIMITATIONS
1.7.1
Sod
Place sod a maximum of thirty six hours after initial harvesting, in
accordance with TPI GSS as modified herein.
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