"Bob" wrote in message
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9. Watered - and today am going to put out sprinklers on timers for
twice a day - one inch per week.

While you are waiting for seed to sprout, you just want to sprinkle lightly
frequently. The goal is to keep the seed damp and not let it dry out at any time
until it sprouts. Watering deeply will not help at this point, and might wash
the seed out of patches. After it is sprouted, reduce the frequency and increase
the amount to grow the roots deeper looking for water.

Bob