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-~ <br />E° '~;; UniteA States Soil <br />216 Rorth Colorado <br />Department of Conservation Gunnison CO 81230 <br />~ AgricWture Service > <br />~% <br />the amounts shown in column 5 should be halved. If broadcast, covering <br />of seed by dragging an English (or similar) harrow over the area would <br />provide more optimum conditions for proper seed germination. Under no <br />conditions should seed be deeper than one-half inch below the soil sur- <br />face. <br />7) Upon completion of seedbed preparation and seeding, the seeded area <br />should be covered with straw oa' similar mulch material at the rate of <br />approximately two tons per acre. The mulch will provide a more humid <br />environment for seedling establishment, will help catch and conserve <br />soil moisture, permit warmer soil temperatures, and help protect newly <br />germinated seedlings from wind and water erosive action. "Hydro-seeders" <br />and"Hydro-mulchers"are commercially available which combine the seeding <br />and mulching processes into one simple application. <br />8) Once so mulched, the mulch should be stabilized and anchored by means <br />of synthetic or lute netting, or other suitable means of holding the <br />mulch material in place over the seeded area for at least the first <br />growing season. Such netting is also commercially available at sever- <br />al locations. <br />9) The reseeded area should be deferred from all livestock grazing for <br />at least until the end of the second full growing season, or until a <br />relatively good stand is established (possibly 3-4 years). Fertilizer <br />application during the first few growing seasons, based preferably upon <br />soil test findings, should be considered to provide for optimum growth <br />conditions. <br />Proper care, maintenance and management after seedling establishment is equally <br />or perhaps more important in many cases than the actual seeding. If properly <br />seeded and cared for, an excellent stand of grasses, le games end shrubs should <br />result by the end of 2-3 growing seasons. Please give me a call or drop by ii <br />you have any questions or desire further information. If we can help when <br />seeding takes place, please contact us. <br />Sincerely, <br />~~ pCRGa. <br />Ken Lair <br />District Conservationist <br />Gunnison SCS <br />KL/eao <br />O ine Soil Conservation Sew~ce <br />\J is e~ epency of ine <br />Oeoerimem of ~pr¢Wlure <br />