relatively large stems. Plants are harvested by loosening soil around 

 clumps with a shovel and hand lifting. Although very little nursery pro- 

 duction of this plant has been done, it appears that there may be more to 

 be gained by it than with any other dune species in terms of both trans- 

 plant quality and economy. It is unlikely that it will be planted exten- 

 sively in the beach and dune zones unless nursery-grown plants become 

 available. 



(a) Soil Selection and Preparation . This grass may be grown 

 on both inland and coastal sites. The prime requirement appears to be a 

 clean, sandy loam soil with a moderately good moisture holding capacity. 

 The seedbed should be well pulverized and if necessary, fumigated with 

 methyl bromide. 



(b) Planting . Saltmeadow cordgrass can be grown from seed 

 but for planting stock production, sprigging on 45- to 60-centimeter 

 centers in rows 75 to 100 centimeters apart is best. Use two- to four- 

 stem transplants from young vigorous stands, set 10 to 15 centimeters 

 deep in moist soil. Although not essential, supplemental irrigation is 

 often helpful since this species has a higher moisture requirement than 

 the other dune grasses. 



Excellent transplants of this species can be produced in the nursery 

 in one growing season. They may be harvested by loosening individual 

 clumps with a shovel or by lifting with a tree digger or similar tool. 

 Clumps should be cut into smaller five- to eight-stem units for trans- 

 planting. The units may be stored temporarily by heeling-in in moist 

 sand, or stacked upright in tubs or baskets, preferably bundled and clay- 

 dipped for handling and transport as described for American beachgrass. 



On the basis of very limited experience, planting stock may be held 

 over in the nursery for 1 or 2 years with no detrimental effect if plants 

 do not become crowded and lose vigor. In that case, it is best to start 

 a new planting. 



(5) European Beachgrass . This is the easiest of the foredune 

 species to propagate, and can be produced most efficiently in nurseries. 

 However, much of the planting stock for large stabilization projects in 

 the Pacific Northwest came from the extensive established stands in that 

 region. 



(a) Soil Selection . Any sandy, well-drained soil will 

 serve. Much of the production has been on dune sand, but it is better 

 that the nursery site not be exposed to substantial sand movement. The 

 more protected sites should be weed-free. Because this plant is tempera- 

 ture sensitive, nursery production probably should be kept well within 

 the modifying influence of the water. 



(b) Soil Preparation . Little preparation is required in 

 dune sand except the removal of existing vegetation. Fumigation with 

 methyl bromide is advisable for weed control. Soil should be tested and 

 nutrient deficiencies corrected. 



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