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� I <br />� I <br />� I <br />2. Sizes: <br />a. St. Augustine Sod pads shall be 18x24 inches in size <br />(plus or minus 5 %) with a 1-1/2 inch thickness (excluding <br />top growth and thatch). <br />3. Uniformly mowed height when harvested: <br />a. St. Augustine Sod - 2 inches in height. <br />4. Thatch: Maximum 1/2 inch uncompressed. <br />5. Inspected and found free of diseases, nematodes, pests, and <br />pest larvae, by entomologist of State Department of Agriculture. <br />6. Weeds: <br />a. Free of horse grass, nut grass or other objectionable <br />weeds or weed seeds. <br />7. Uniform in color, leaf texture, and density. <br />2.02 WATER <br />A. Free of substances harmful to plant growth, objectionable odor or <br />staining agents. <br />2.03 FERTILIZER <br />A. FS 0- F- 24101), Grade A or B. <br />B. The Chemical designation for granular fertilizer shall be 12 -8 -8, with at <br />least 50% of the nitrogen form a non - water - soluble organic source for <br />all plantings except on lake banks, and at least 80% of the nitrogen <br />form a non - water - soluble organic source for all plantings on the lake <br />banks. Refer to Section 02484 for complete fertilizer requirements. <br />C. Apply and distribute by methods and rates as recommended by <br />manufacturer. <br />2.04 HERBICIDES <br />' A. As recommended by the State Department of Agriculture. <br />2.05 STAKES <br />A. Softwood, 3/4 inch diameter, 8 inch length. <br />IPART 3 - EXECUTION <br />3.01 INSPECTION <br />' A. Verify that soil to depth of 12 inches in compacted areas has been <br />tilled to produce a loose, friable soil conducive to exceptional sod <br />1 growth. <br />B. Water dry soil to depth of 6 inches 48 hours before sodding. <br />i <br />07/03 02487 -3 03- 4138.A <br />