Growing this plant from seed is WORK unless you are very good at getting tiny seeded plants to sprout and stay growing. I know of no way around it. Water from the bottom of the container by sticking it in a pan of water until the water soaks UP to the top. Better yet, use some type of self watering container system. That way, they won't dry out either.
Cold water can shock tiny seedlings into oblivion.
Damping off is a common seedling disease which can make the tiniest seedlings rot away and disappear. Captan, while often recommended, has become ineffectual in my area. The best bet is to use sterilized soil. Make sure to keep anything which has been in contact with other soil or plants away from the new seedlings. This will cut down on infection from non seed-borne disease.