reinforced paper. Plants may be kept longer if refrigerated. Plants dug 



while dormant (winter) and held in cold storage at 1 

 used in late spring plantings. 



to 3 Celsius may be 



c. Planting and Fertilization . Transplanting techniques for most 

 species of beach grass are well developed. Transplanting is recommended for 

 areas adjacent to the beach berm and for critical areas, such as sites subject 

 to erosion. Most critical areas require densely spaced transplants to ensure 

 successful stabilization. A mechanical transplanter mounted on a tractor is 

 recommended for flat or moderate slopes (see Fig. 6-33). Steep and irregular 

 slopes must be planted by hand. Table 6-4 provides a tabular summary of 

 planting specifications for beach grasses. 



Figure 6-33. Mechanical transplanting of American beachgrass, 



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