Specifications - State of Delaware

SECTION 329200 - TURF AND GRASSES: continued
B. Environmental Requirements:
1. Plant seed on unfrozen soil. Soil shall be in friable condition at time of seeding.
2. Do not perform seeding when wind exceeds 15 mph.
3. Do not seed between October 15th and March 1st.
C. Protection: Restrict pedestrian and vehicular traffic from seeded and mulched areas after
planting to the end of the establishment period.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 SEED MIXTURE:
A. Use temporary and permanent seed mixtures as shown on the Plans. If seed mixtures are not
shown on the Plans, the seed mixture shall be as specified in Delaware Department of
Transportation Standard Specification Section 734.03(e): Permanent Seeding - Suburban
Developments.
B. Use clean, dry, new crop seed. Use certified seed when available.
2.02 TOPSOIL:
A. Topsoil shall conform to Section 733 of the Standard Specifications and SECTION 312000 of
these Specifications.
2.03 GROUND LIMESTONE:
A. Limestone shall be ground agricultural limestone conforming to Section 734.02 of the Standard
Specifications.
2.04 FERTILIZER:
A. Fertilizer shall conform to Section 734.02 of the Standard Specifications for Suburban
Development.
2.05 MULCH:
A. Mulch shall conform to Section 735 of the Standard Specifications.
2.06 LIQUID MULCH BINDER MATERIALS:
A. Asphalt and emulsified asphalt binders will not be permitted.
B. Chemical binders shall conform to Section 735 of the Standard Specifications.
2.07 EROSION CONTROL MATTING:
A. Erosion control matting shall be furnished and installed per SECTION 312500 of these
Specifications.
2.08 WATER:
A. Water shall be potable and free from oil, acid, injurious alkali, or toxic materials.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 PREPARATION:
A. Check that clearing, soil preparation and preceding work affecting ground surface is
completed.
B. Verify that soil is unfrozen and within allowable moisture content.
C. Do not start until conditions are satisfactory.
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