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Seeding <br />The designated seed mixture shall be applied uniformly on the prepared areas <br />at the rates set forth. Seeding shall not be done if the ground is frozen. <br />Some areas, such as rock outcrops, etc., within the work limits may not be <br />designated to be seeded. <br />Drill Seeding <br />In all areas where practicable, seeding shall be performed with a grassland <br />drill with depth bands and seedbox agitator and equipped with either packing <br />wheels or a tultipacker. The drill shall be capable of properly handling the <br />seed being planted on all slopes designated for this method. Seed shall be <br />drilled across the slope, where practicable. The distance between drilled <br />furrows shall be no more than twelve (12) inches. Seed shall be planted <br />one-quarter (1/4) to one-half (1/2) inch deep. <br />Broadcast Seeding <br />Any or all of the following methods for broadcast seeding areas where drill <br />seeding is not practicable, may be used at the CONTRACTOR'S option. <br />Regardless of the method used, broadcast seed shall be covered about <br />one-quarter (1/4) to one-half (1/2) inch deep by flexible-tine harrowing or a <br />similar method. If seed is broadcast, either a pneumatic seeder, a hydraulic <br />seeder, or a hand or machine operated seeder capable of uniform application of <br />prescribed quantities shall be used. Hydroseeding, if employed, shall be done <br />prior to hydromulching, in a separate operation. <br />Pneumatic Seeding <br />All materials shall be applied by blower-type equipment using air <br />pressure and adjustable disseminating device whereby dry fertilizer <br />and dry seed shall be applied in prescribed quantities uniformly onto <br />the specified area. <br />Machine or Hand-Operated Spreader <br />Seeding shall be performed using hand operated or machine spreaders or <br />seeders whereby dry seed shall be applied in prescribed quantities <br />uniformly on specified areas. <br />Mulching and Erosion Control Blankets <br />All seeded areas shall be mulched following seeding. Mulch shall be applied <br />not later than 24 hours after seeding. Mulching shall not be done when wind <br />velocity exceeds fifteen miles per hour. <br />