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shall not be mixed with dry seed. The fertilizer mixture shall contain the following percentages. 1. 18 percent phosphorus 2. 46 percent nitrates 3. 0 percent potassium D. Mulching -The Contractor shall furnish, uniformly place, and stabilize mulch within 24 hours after seeding a minimum of 2.5 tons per acre of air dry hay or 1.5 tons per acre of air dry straw on all portions of the seeded areas requiring mulch. Mulch material shall be reasonably free of mold or other evidence of decomposition and weed seed. Seventy-five percent of the mulch material in place shall exceed 12 inches in length. Mulching material shall not be applied, when, in the judgment of the Engineer, the wind velocity is such as to prevent uniform distribution of the material. Mulch material may be spread by hand or by blower. E. Providing Water for Seeded Areas -After completion of seeding operations, sufficient water to the seeded areas shall be supplied to ensure successful seed germination and to ensure that an acceptable stand of grass is established. Any erosion resulting from the Contractor's irrigation operations shall be immediately repaired and reseeded at the Contractor's expense to a condition approved by the Engineer. F. Schedule -Sowing shall not be done when weather conditions are prohibitive to sowing. The areas that require seeding shall be seeded between March 1 and May 15 and August 1 and October 15. G. Any additional seedbed preparations required shall be at the expense of the Contractor. H. All permanently exposed surfaces, to be reclaimed, shall be seeded as soon as possible after completion of work in an area and within the time limits given above. - END OF SECTION 02901 - END OF DIVISION 2 W. W. Wheeler and fissociotes, Inc. fiedomotlon of Disturbed flreos - OP901 5/9J03 Po9e 4 0~D64S.O1kpea~DhAsIon45pea~D4901_redanatlon.dx