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M 2575.2.3. Sod: Sod shall be cultured sod of a good quality. It shall be densely rooted Bluegrass or other approved grasses, free of noxious weeds and objectionable grasses Before cutting, the sod shall he raked free of all debris and the grass cut to a length of approximately two (2") inches. All sod shall be cut in uniform strips not less than eighteeen (18") inches in width. The thickness shall be such as to contain practically all of the dense root system of the grass, but never less than 3/4 inch. 2575.2.4. Mulch Material: Mulch material shall conform to the requirements of the following types with the type being specified in the Specific .• Requirements. Type 1: This type shall consist of grain straw, hay and cuttings of agricultural grasses and legumes. The material shall be relatively free of «. seed bearing stalks of noxious grasses or weeds. Type 2 6 3: This type mulch using emulsified asphalt shall not be used on the project. - Type 4 to 7: Mulch type 4 through 7 shall be as described in Mn/DOT Specification 3882 and shall he required when specified in the Specific_ Requirements. 2575.2.5. Fertilizer: Fertilizer furnished under this specification shall he a commercial grade containing at Iea9t the minimum nitrogen, phosphorus and potash specified as 12-12-12. 2575.2.6. Jute Fabric: Jute fabric shall meet the requirements of Mn/DOT Specification 389). 2575.2.7. Wood Fiber Blankets: Wood fiber blankets shall be in accordance with Mn/DOT Specification 3885. 2575.3. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS 2575.3.1. general: The areas to he seeded or sodded shall be covered with three (3) inches of suitable topsoil or as stated in the Specific Requirements. On the areas where mulch is required, the mulch must not lag the seeding by more than 24 hours. 2575.3.7. Soil Preparation: Immediately in advance of the sodding and seeding the areas shall he raked clean of all stones, clods, roots and other 'whjectionabie matter. The areas to be sodded nr seeded shall be reasonably swooth and blend with the contour of the u],joining areas. The finished surface shall he flush with or slightiv below the surface of adinining turf, wall-4, curbs., etc. Prior to sowing the seed or placing sod, the ;.oil shAil ht loosened to a depth of aphroximately three- +.71 inches 'rainy Ais-:s, harrows, field diggers or other sultshIe cuItivarin- ayuipme•nt. HiR4-•h29a ('oV.vrl1rht Iq*� Sonestroo, R„aene, AnA,.I1iK 4 Aesociatex, Inc.