overseeding rye grass

[westTNlawncare]

my dad wants to overseed rye grass here in southern west tennessee and i was wondering what would be the best way to go about? he has already put out 100 pounds which very few seeds germinated(considering we havent had any rain since september)

 

[ed2hess]

In our area we start by cutting the grass down to the ground and taking all debris off. We then spread the rye with a starter fertilize. Next we water 3 times a day and in 7 days it will sprout. On the other hand I can't imagine doing rye if there is no irrigation.