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735GEOTEXTILES

PA · 2026 Standard SpecificationsBook pages 737737View official source ↗

804.3(a) 804.3(d) — August 1 to October 15

• Formula C, N, W, R, P, Slope, and Wildflower Enhancements — Nursery crops Portion: — Anytime — Native Portion:

• FormulaS — As indicated

Extend seeding dates where project conditions warrant. Apply full treatment or apply only 50% of the permanent seeding and soil supplements and apply the remaining 50% within the next seeding dates , as directed in writing. Use tillage and soil supplements before permanent seeding on topsoiled areas, where temporary seeding or mulching has been applied. Apply permanent seed and/or soil supplements after tilling on topsoiled areas, where temporary seeding or mulching has been applied.

(b)Tillage. On topsoiled areas, 3:1 and flatter, loosen the surface to a depth of at least 2 inches by

disking, harrowing, or other acceptable methods until the tillage is satisfactory. On untopsoiled areas, 3:1 and flatter, till only as directed. Also, till or scarif y areas if the surface is glazed or crusted. Correct surface irregularities by filling depressions and leveling rough or uneven areas. Remove metal objects, stones larger than 2 inches in any dimension, and other debris or objects deemed detrimental to maintenance operations.

(c)Soil Supplements. Prepare areas for seeding by uniformly applying supplements, as indicated by

soil testing . Document bulk delivery as specified in Section 804.2(a)2. Blend the initial soil supplements into the soil at least 2 inches, on topsoiled areas, by raking, disking, harrowing, or other acceptable methods. Blend the supplements into the soil during tillage operations. Supplements must not be added when seeding Formulas C, N, W, R, P, Slope and Wildflower Enhancement seeded areas unless indicated by soil test. Inform lab performing test that sample is for native seeding. If nitrogen is indicated as low by soil tests, apply nitrogen as indicated, do not exceed 4.5 pounds per 1,000 square yards of nitrogen in application. Apply slow -release nitrogen fertilizer to the surface of Formula B, L, and T seeded areas before project completion. Apply soil supplements as follows, unless otherwise indicated:

• Pulverized Agricultural Limestone — 800 lb/1000 yd2 • 10-20-20 Analysis Commercial Fertilizer — 140 lb/1000 yd2 • 38-0-0 Ureaform Fertilizer — 50 lb/1000 yd2 Or

• 32-0-0 to 38 -0-0 Sulfur Coated Urea Fertilizer — 59 lb/1000 yd2 to 50 lb/1000 yd2 as directed Or

• 31-0-0 IBDU Fertilizer — 61 lb/1000 yd2

(d)Biotic Soil Amendment (BSA). Ensure a m anufacturer’s representative is on site during initial BSA

application . Apply BSAs using hydraulic seeding equipment. Mix seeds with BSA before hydraulic placement. Use a tackifier at a rate of 30 pounds per acre if recommended by the BSA manufacturer. Field mixing of B

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Specifications, 2026 Edition. Pages 737737 of 1,522.