Appendix I - Seed Mix and Planting Specifications
Revegetation Specifications for Fuel Reduction Areas - Pershing County including Mill City, Imlay, Oreana, and Rye Patch
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Seeding Rate (PLS lbs/acre) |
|---|---|---|
| “P-27” Siberian wheatgrass* | Agropyron fragile spp. sibericum | 3.00 |
| “Nezpar” Indian ricegrass | Achnatherum hymenoides | 4.00 |
| “Magnar” basin wildrye | Leymus cinereus | 4.00 |
| Bottlebrush squirreltail | Elymus elymoides | 4.00 |
| Scarlet globemallow | Sphaeralcea coccinea | 0.25 |
| Prostrate summer cypress* | Kochia prostrata | 2.00 |
| TOTAL PLS POUNDS PER ACRE | 17.25 | |
Revegetation Specifications for Fuel Reduction Areas - Unionville
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Seeding Rate (PLS lbs/acre) |
|---|---|---|
| “Pryor” slender wheatgrass | Elymus trachycaulus ssp trachycaulus | 4.00 |
| “Roadcrest” crested wheatgrass* | Agropyron cristatum | 3.00 |
| “Magnar” basin wildrye | Leymus cinereus | 4.00 |
| Bottlebrush squirreltail | Elymus elymoides | 4.00 |
| Scarlet globemallow | Sphaeralcea coccinea | 0.25 |
| Prostrate summer cypress* | Kochia prostrata | 2.00 |
| TOTAL PLS POUNDS PER ACRE | 17.25 | |
| * Species marked with an asterisk are nonnative plants, but have been included because of their ability to establish and endure a variety of site conditions. In addition, they are recognized for fire retarding qualities. | ||
The seed mixtures above are for treating all disturbed areas and areas cleared for fuel reduction purposes. The above species are to be mixed and seeded together at the same time. Drill seeding is recommended where feasible. Drill rows should be spaced 12 inches and seed should be planted at a depth of 1/2 inch. Broadcast seeding is recommended for rocky, steep, or small treatment areas. The seed can be broadcast using hand held seeders such as “Whirlybird” or a seeder mounted on a quad-runner. While seeding, continually mix the seed to equally distribute the small Indian ricegrass and forb seeds throughout the mix. The seeds should be raked to an average depth of 1/2 inch. This can be done with hand held rakes or by pulling a drag, or piece of chain link fence, behind a truck or quad-runner in areas were less stones are on the surface.
These guidelines are provided as overall recommendations, however, site-specific refinement of the recommendations by a professional from agencies such as the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) or the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension will provide even greater assurance for success. The Lovelock NRCS Field office telephone number is (775) 273-2134. The Lovelock Extension office phone number is (775) 273-2923.