Stormwater Quality Design Manual (May 2007) - City of Sacramento ...

Runoff Treatment Control Measure Fact SheetWater Quality Detention Basins• Following the production of the nodes (2-5 days), plant the pole cuttings in a rich organicmedium mixed with native soil to encourage the production of a fibrous root system.• Place pole cuttings in a hole approximately 3 feet deep (as determined by the length of thecutting--generally 75 percent of the length of the cutting should be planted beneath the soilsurface). Backfill with native soil, or a rich organic medium mixed with native soil. Tamp downthe soil to remove air pockets and assure soil contact with the cutting.Seeds. Follow these guidelines when seeding:• Plant seeds in the fall, preferably during the early portion of the dormant season. Time seeding tooccur after plugs, container stock and pole cuttings are installed.• Scarify the soil surface with a rake prior to seeding, taking care not to damage previously plantedvegetation.• Plant seeds at the ratios and rates specified by the supplier. The certified germination percentageshould be provided by the supplier. Use seeds free of weeds and diseases.• Broadcast seeds over the scarified planting area, using a hand-held spreader. Seed can be mixedwith a slow-released fertilizer (16-20-0).• Rake the surface to cover the seeds with about one eighth to one quarter inch of soil.Stormwater Quality Design Manual for the Sacramento and South Placer RegionsDB-14 May 2007