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<br />The recommended grass mixture is: <br /> Total PLS Ibs/ <br /> PLS Seeding Rate/ Species Needed <br />Variety Species Acre drilled broadcasted <br />Saltalk alkali sacaton 0.6 x 10 acres = 6.0 12.0 <br />or Salado <br />Arriba western wheatgrass 6.4 x 10 acres = 64.0 128.0 <br />Common alsike clover 0.8 x 10 acres = 8.0 16.0 <br />Planting depths should be 1/4-3/4 inches and the seeded area should be <br />mulched with a clean weed-free straw at 4,0$0 Ibs per acre and crimped <br />into the soil 4 inches with a disc plow (set discs forward). This will <br />provide protection for the grass seedlings, supply additional organic <br />matter to the soil, and protect the soil from wind erosion. Fertilizer <br />should be applied prior to seeding, during seeding, or immediately <br />following seeding as applicable to the kind of fertilizer and type of <br />equipment used at a rate of 401bs/acre nitrogen, 40 Ibs/acre <br />phosphorus, and 40 Ibs/acre sulphur. The sulphur will help to correct <br />the pH of the soil and make other micronutrients available to the <br />seedlings. For more site-specific recommendations, fertilize according <br />to a soil test analysis. Weed control is also important during stand <br />establishment. Mowing weeds during the growing season is recommended <br />until grasses are established. If in two years, the grass seeding is <br />not successful the area should be replanted. For further assistance in <br />this matter, do not hesitate to call me at 589-6432. <br />Sincerely, <br />Kimberly A. Diller <br />Range Conservationist <br />Alamosa Field Office <br />