1240BG26Q0016 Attachment 06 - Root Orientation.pdf

This file contains two technical exhibits illustrating container seedling placement and planting specifications for what appears to be a nursery or forestry contract.

Exhibit A depicts seven different container seedling placement methods within soil containers, labeled as: Satisfactory, Swept Root, Shallow Hole, J' Root, Leaner, Loose/Air Pockets, and Debris. Each illustration shows a cross-sectional view of a seedling positioned in soil with its root system configuration indicated. These placement methods represent acceptable and unacceptable positioning techniques for seedlings in containers. Exhibit B provides detailed specifications for proper container seedling planting depth and alignment, showing that seedlings must be planted with the top of the root plug positioned approximately one inch above the soil line. The exhibit includes clock-face diagrams indicating acceptable lean tolerances from true vertical, demonstrating that seedlings must maintain proper vertical alignment within specified acceptable ranges during planting operations. These technical specifications would serve as quality control standards for nursery operations or reforestation projects requiring containerized seedling installation.