minimum 99 percent shall be retained on a 0.250 mm No. 60 sieve; and a
maximum 2 percent shall pass a 0.150 mm No. 100 sieve. Bulk density: A
maximum 640 kilogram per cubic meter 40 pounds per cubic foot.
2.5
FERTILIZER
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NOTE: Check with the local Agriculture County
Extension Service Office for recommended fertilizer
mixture for local conditions.
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2.5.1
Granular Fertilizer
[Organic][synthetic], granular controlled release fertilizer containing the
following minimum percentages, by weight, of plant food nutrients:
[_____] percent available nitrogen
[_____] percent available phosphorus
[_____] percent available potassium
[_____] percent sulfur
[[_____] percent iron]
2.5.2
Hydrosprigging Fertilizer
Controlled release fertilizer, to use with hydrosprigging and composed of
pills coated with plastic resin to provide a continuous release of
nutrients for at least 6 months and containing the following minimum
percentages, by weight, of plant food nutrients.
[_____] percent available nitrogen
[_____] percent available phosphorus
[_____] percent available potassium
[[_____] percent sulfur]
[[_____] percent iron]
2.6
MULCH
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NOTE: Check with the local Agriculture County
Extension Service Office to determine choice of
mulch most suitable for the project area. Specify
only one type of mulch.
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Mulch shall be free from noxious weeds, mold, and other deleterious
materials.
2.6.1
Straw
Stalks from oats, wheat, rye, barley, or rice. Furnish in air-dry
condition and of proper consistency for placing with commercial mulch
blowing equipment. Straw shall contrain no fertile seed.
2.6.2
Hay
Air-dry condition and of proper consistency for placing with commercial
mulch blowing equipment. Hay shall be sterile, containing no fertile seed.
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