how much water dose grass seed need after planting it in the ground?

Answer 1

Keep them moist, but not drowning. You only need to keep the very top of the soil moist. Usually not down more than about 1/2" or so. The seed shouldn't be deeper than that, so deeper watering isn't needed until the roots establish (generally about 2-4 weeks). Water as needed to keep the top layer of your soil moistened until the roots establish, then water as a regular established lawn. It may take a light spritzing every couple of hours depending on the weather conditions to start it out right.

A light layer of peat moss, or soil pep will help hold moisture in and can cut down on watering frequency. You can also put down a thin layer of straw. However, after the grass has gotten started, you should carefully remove as much of the straw as you can. Biggest problem with straw is that it often will have seeds in it that you don't want in your lawn, so I recommend the peat moss or soil pep.

Answer 2

Initially only the top of the soil needs to be wet for the seeds to germinate. Water a little at a time, but water often. As the seeds progress the water will need to go deeper. At first just make sure they stay wet just don't drown them.

Answer 3

Definitely water twice a day, but, use a hand held sprinkler until it sprouts or you will push the seed around and end up with some heavy and some bare spots. Wait until your nights are at 50 degrees to plant. Grass seed prefers cool weather, but not to cold.

Answer 4

Lightly watered with an oscillating sprinkler. One that is not too hard that it would wash away, or disturb the grass seeds as they germinate.

Answer 5

enough to keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate.

Answer 6

Water twice per day for 2 weeks and they will probably germinate between 1.5 to 2 weeks. Don't worry, they're not dead. They *will* sprout.