After application, the soil should be lightly raked and rolled to firm up the soil. If the area is small enough to mulch, then mulch with a light layer of weed free hay or straw. Proper watering is the most critical step in establishing centipedegrass. The soil must be kept continuously moist but not excessively wet until the seed has germinated. Initial watering should be a fine spray.
Coarse sprays can dislodge and wash away seed.
As the seedling matures, reduce the number of waterings but increase the volume to wet the entire root zone not just the soil surface. Centipedegrass can be established vegetatively by sodding, sprigging or plugging. When sodding, prepare the soil by tilling and raking smooth. If possible, check the sod before it is delivered to make sure that it is not infested with weeds, off type grasses or insects. Purchase the sod within 48 hours of planting.