Summary of seeding methods and related information for temporary stabilization
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| Method | Site Applications | Site Preparation | Equipment | Mulch Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drop seeding | Prepared seed beds | Loosen topsoil to a depth of at least 3 inches; leave rough | Drop seeder, followed by cultipacker | Punched-in straw; erosion blanket |
| Broadcast seeding | Prepared seed beds | Loosen topsoil to a depth of at least 3 inches; leave rough | Mechanical cyclone attachment or hand seeder | Punched-in straw; erosion blanket |
| Hydroseeding | Steep slopes and other inaccessible areas; wetland and pond edges | Loosen topsoil to a depth of at least 3 inches; leave rough; avoid hot and dry conditions | Hydroseeder with fan-type nozzle; 500 gallons of water per acre | Bonded fiber matrix; cellulose hydromulch; punched-in straw |
| Inter-seeding | Poorly / sparsely vegetated areas; areas of poor past seeding/germination | Mow existing vegetation; kill broadleaf weeds | Inter-seeding drill with trash ripper, followed by cultipacker | Not required, but recommended for steeper slopes |