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Planting Instructions
- Plant strips of beachgrass parallel to the coastline. It is easily done by hand. The row closest to the ocean should be at least 100' above the mean high tide line. Along the ocean, if space permits, plant a 40'-50' wide strip, but no less than 20', and 10 rows deep. This permits the planting to trap blowing sand, and to build a dune.
- American beachgrass can be planted from October 15th through April in the New England area, as long as the sand is not frozen.
- Plants and roots must be kept moist before and during planting. Try using wet burlap. On most sites, the recommended plant spacing within a row is 18". Where erosion is severe, decrease the spacing to 12" apart.
- Plant two 18"-24" stems in a hole, approximately 7"-9" deep.
- Stagger the rows. An 18' by 18' spacing requires 38,000 culms, or stems, per acre, or 889 culms per 1,000 square feet.
- Compact the sand firmly around the plants.
- Beachgrass should be fertilized. Broadcast fertilizer over the planting at a rate equivalent to 1.4 pounds per 1,000 square feet. Fertilizer should be applied 30 days after the planting date, but not before April 1st.
- Protect your new planting from foot/vehicle traffic by placing snow fencing around it.