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<br />Fertilizer: Manure can be spread on the prepared surface at the <br />rate of 30 tons per acre; or nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P205) <br />fertilizer can be applied and incorporated at a rate of 40 lbs <br />per acre each. Time of application should be immediately prior <br />to seeding. If nitrogen and phosphorus are applied, a native hay <br />or straw mulch will have to be spread and crimped into the soil <br />at a rate of 4000 lbs per acre after fertilizing. Mulch should <br />stick 6" out of the soil. These measures will help control wind <br />and water erosion until grass become established. <br />Grass Seedinc: The seedbed should be well settled and firm but <br />friable for seed placement. Soils that have been over-compacted <br />by equipment should be tilled to break up rooting restrictive <br />layers, then harrowed, rolled or packed to prepare the required <br />firm seedbed. Grass should be drilled using a grass drill from <br />November 1 - April 30 prior to a period of anticipated moisture <br />and after all other treatment is completed. Recommended planting <br />depth is 1/2" to 3/4". Species to be used should be: <br />Variety Species Pure live seed/acre <br />Vaughn sideoats grama 3.15 <br />Arriba western wheatgrass 3.20 <br />Cimmarron little bluestem 1.40 <br />Blackwell switchgrass .45 <br />Covington blue grama .30 <br />Goshen prairie sandreed .325 <br />(see attached seeding recommendation, CO-ECS-5, Part I) <br />Weed control should be maintained on the site during grass <br />establishment. No grazing should be allowed until there is a <br />lush stand and none before at least two growing seasons. Total <br />area to be seeded should include all disturbed areas. <br />At the end of two years the success of the seeding should be <br />evaluated. If it is determined that an insufficient stand of <br />grass is present the area should be seeded again. If I can be of <br />further assistance please do not hesitate to contact me. <br />Sincerely, <br />~~,~ D~~ <br />Lana Pearson <br />Soil Conservationist <br />Sterling Field Office <br />