(A) Preliminary seedbed preparation is required to allow for optimum establishment and development of seed. Preparation should include placement of topsoil, disking, plowing, or harrowing in order to aerate and provide seed-soil contact to minimize loss of seed.
(B) The following rates are minimum requirements to establish a good cover. Other seeding mixtures and more extensive planting information is available for the county conservation district.
Pounds Per Pounds
Temporary Cover 1,000 sq. ft. Per Acre
Wheat or oats 2 85
Rye 3.3 140
Annual ryegrass 0.75 30
Straw (mulch) 100 4000
Pounds Per Pounds
Permanent Cover 1,000 sq. ft. Per Acre
Seeding:
Tall fescue 1.2 50
Tall fescue and 1 45
white clover 0.1 3
Tall fescue and 0.5 20
crownvetch 0.5 20
Kentucky bluegrass and 0.5 20
creeping red fescue 0.5 20
Fertilizer:
10-10-10 30 1200
10-20-20 20 800
Mulch:
Straw 100 4000
Lime:
As needed to raise pH to 6.0
(Ord. 16-82, Appendix, passed 8-10-82)
______________
Cross reference:
Penalty for violation, see § 75.999