Summary of seeding methods and related information for temporary stabilization

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