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We based our Hancock's Erosion Control Seed Mix was developed from department of transportation recommendations, as well as years of farming, grassing and seeding experience. This erosion seed mixture is ideal for seeding roadsides, vacant lots, high-grade slopes, new construction zones, and all other erosion-prone areas. Hancock's Erosion Control seed mixture has proven to effectively control topsoil, stormwater sediment, and dust erosion by the rapid establishment of natural vegetation.
Product Information
- Application or Use: Erosion Control, Lawn, Pasture, Ground Cover, Livestock Grazing, Cattle Forage, Cover Crop
- Germination Time: Ryegrass - 5 - 7 days, Common Bermuda - 7 - 14 days, Pensacola Bahia - 21 - 30 days, Brown Top Millet - 5 - 7 days, under optimal conditions
- Growing Locations: Warm Season Zone, Transition Zone
- Height: Lawn - 3 - 5 inches or Pasture - 8 - 20 inches
- Sunlight Requirements: 8+ hours, full sun for best results
- Advantages: Excellent erosion control capabilities with drought tolerance, and exceptional insect and disease resistance.
- When to Plant: Recommended planting time is fall and winter when night time temperatures are consistently below 65 degrees.
Our Fall & Winter Erosion Control seed mixture contains Common Un-Hulled Bermuda , Pensacola Bahiagrass, Brown Top Millet and Annual Ryegrass. The added Annual Ryegrass will provide an effective fall and winter erosion control. The Annual Rye grass will begin to die. As the Annual Rye grass begins to die as the nighttime spring temperatures increase to 65-70 degrees. The root structure of the Annual Rye will provide soil and seed erosion prevention. The existing root structure of the Annual Rye will provide the ideal germination environment for the Pensacola Bahiagrass and the Common Bermuda.
Mixture:
Hancock's Erosion Control Seed Mix contains (unless otherwise requested):
Pensacola Bahiagrass
Un-Hulled Common Bermuda
Gulf Annual Ryegrass
Brown Top Millet
*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.
Seeded at 10 lbs. per 1000 square feet or 100 lbs. per acre this mixture will effectively establish low cost permanent erosion control.
Hancock Farm & Seed Company also offers Custom Blended Seed Mixtures for unique applications such as DOT bid specifications, airports, county and state seeding applications.
Instructions
When choosing to start a new lawn, remove old vegetation by using a de-thatcher, power rake or tiller to kill the existing vegetation. Rake or drag the area to remove debris and dead grass for a clean area. Ensure the soil is leveled and loosened to allow the seed to have good soil contact once spread on a clean seed bed.
If you have an area with heavy weed coverage, we recommend starting fresh by killing and removing the existing vegetation. If you choose to use chemicals, herbicides or fertilizers, you must check with the product's manufacturer prior to planting new seed to ensure the proper waiting period.
When overseeding an existing area, mow your lawn at the lowest setting and bag the clippingsx. Rake or drag any areas that have dead thatch or debris.