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Just wet it to the point where it does not run the seed. We usually set cycles of 8-10 minutes on new seed until it comes in

Ideally the seed would be constantly moist. When I added some grass this spring I set my timer for 3 times a day every day. If you can wait fall is a much better time for germination due to cooler temps that reduces evaporation. Another suggestion is if these are small areas I think it is scotts that makes a good patching product that incorporates a substance like mulch that helps to retain water and this may work better in the summer.

I have found it doesnt hurt to spread it heavily. But you need to ask yourself why do you have bare spots to begin. There are tons of possibilites in my mind Siol conditions? insects? disease? traffic? I am not sure about southern grasses but most northern grasses spread and if there are no underlying problems these bare spots would fill in on their own. Just give this some thought.

6-10 minutes 2-3 x daily
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