Topsoil storage method impacts seed density and nutrient content for restoration.
Topsoil storage methods affect seed density and nutrient content. Storing topsoil in round table piles or cube ton bags impacts seed loss and nutrient depletion. Seed density decreases more on the surface of the pile, while nutrient loss is less pronounced. Shrub seeds are most affected by storage. Cube ton bags preserve nutrients better than round table piles. Soil seed density increases with depth.