A.
All seed shall be labeled in accordance with the current regulations of the Texas Seed Law and shall be free of noxious weeds. Seed shall be furnished in sealed, standard containers unless otherwise authorized by the Engineer or designated representative of the Engineer in writing. Seed which has become wet, moldy, or otherwise damaged in transit or storage will not be acceptable. The minimum percentage by weight of pure live seed shall not be less than eighty-five (85) when tested according to current regulations under Federal Seed Act. All legumes must be inoculated with an approved culture as per the manufacturer’s recommendations.
B.
Seed shall be composed of the varieties and amounts by weight as shown below:
VARIETY | WEIGHT (LBS. PER ACRE) |
|---|---|
Tall Fescue (Ky 31) | 35 |
Red Top (Common) | 15 |
Crimson Clover | 2 |
Bermuda (Common) | 10 |
C.
For maximum soil holding ability the mulch shall be a wood cellulose fiber. This mulch shall be applied at the rate of 1,200 pounds per acre on four to one (4:1) slopes or flatter or at one thousand five hundred (1,500) pounds per acre on slopes steeper than four to one (4:1).
D.
Fertilizer shall be standard pelleted or granulated commercial fertilizer supplied separately or in a mixture containing the percentages of nitrogen, available phosphoric acid and water-soluble potash of 12-12-12.
(Ordinance 2007-106, App. B, adopted 3/20/07)