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sulfur shall be indicated on the quantitative analysis card attached to each <br /> bag or other container. <br /> ' 3 . Water Soluble Potash - not less than 8 percent . <br /> B . SOD <br /> ' 1 . Sod shall be the same as that existing in residential , commercial and other <br /> landscaped areas . Argentine Bahia may be used in undeveloped areas . At <br /> the time of placing , all sod shall be fresh , live , and well rooted , and at least 2 <br /> inches thick . <br /> 2 . The sod shall be certified premium grade by a grower's association and shall <br /> be of tough texture , having a compact growth of grass with good root system . <br /> ' It shall contain no noxious weeds , seeds , or other objectionable vegetation . <br /> St . Augustine Bitter Blue grass , if used , shall be of a chinch bug resistant <br /> strain . <br /> ' 3 . Where designated on the Drawing or by the Engineer, the existing sod shall <br /> be removed , maintained , and replaced , utilizing the same methods required <br /> for new sod . If the existing sod that is removed shows signs of dying or is <br /> ' not properly maintained , replace it with new sod at no additional expense . <br /> 4 . The soil embedded in the sod shall be good clean earth , free of vermin , <br /> fungus , and other diseases . <br /> 5 . Before being cut and lifted , the sod shall have been mowed at least three <br /> times with a lawn mower, with the final mowing not more than seven days <br /> before sod is cut . The sod shall be carefully cut into uniform dimensions not <br /> more than 12 inches wide . <br /> 6 . Submit a letter of certification from the Grassing Contractor as to when the <br /> sod was cut . <br /> ' PART 3 - EXECUTION <br /> 3 . 1 WORKMANSHIP <br /> ' A . SOD LAYING <br /> 1 . Do not place any sod shall until exterior construction , grading , and paving are <br /> complete unless approved by the ENGINEER . Immediately before the sod is <br /> placed , spread fertilizer at the rate of approximately 1 , 000 pounds per acre . <br /> ' Incorporate the fertilizer into the top 2-3 inches of soil with light cultivation <br /> and apply water (equivalent to 1 /2 " <br /> water application ) . Place sod only when <br /> ' the soil is moist and in proper condition to induce growth . <br /> 2 . Whenever an area has been graded and is ready for sodding , proceed at <br /> once with the sodding of the available areas . Incorporate sodding into the <br /> ' project at the earliest practical time in the life of the Contract . Any sod which <br /> is not planted within 24 hours after cutting shall be properly stacked and <br /> maintained properly moistened . Sod will not be allowed to be stored on the <br /> Last revised 9/ 11 /02 02236 -2 EAST GIFFORD <br /> FAPublic Works\KeithM\Stormmter Projects\Gfford East\Construction Contract\Technical Specifications\Fnal Specifications\Division <br /> ' 2\02236 - Sodding.doc <br />