Question
Turned over to six inches, spread new topsoil and raked lightly.  Watered twice a day unless it rained--faithfully.  I really don't understand what happened.  The only thing is that I used those Greenview pellets (couldn't get straw) and they are supposed to have starter fertilizer.  But even without fertilizer the seed should have germinated.

The areas are flat, so seed did not wash off.  When I water there is some puddling (I tried to minimize) but I saw no evidence of seed floating to the surface and washing to the side.  I cannot believe the Scott's Premium seed would be bad, so I am at a loss.  (Unless the store had old seed).
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Followup To

Question -
Ken:
This Wed will be the fifth week of my Scott's Premium SUNNY.  It is still pretty patchy looking.  Scott's says the KBG should have started to show at 3 weeks.  I still have bare patches. I believe you have said 4 to 6 weeks for KBG.

Ironically, I had a lot of unused seed and could easily have put it down at twice the spreader setting--or heavier.  I'm thinking I should reseed.  The seed is 50% KBG and 50% rye.  If I reseed now is it likely that only the rye will germinate?  If so I could wait and reseed next spring.  

Rick
(I could send you pics of  how this stuff looks, but don't know whether there is a way to do that.)

Answer -
You still have time to overseed bare patches. It normally takes 3-5 weeks for seeds to germinate. Typical reasons for germination failure is hard compact soil or lack of watering (seeds drying out).

Answer
Sometimes there are many variables and it can be difficult. It could be old seeds (but check back of lable to find out.. a date should be present. it should not be more than 6 month old).

Even with best of care, it is not always easy.
I don't know if the pellets prevented the grass seeds from germinating (I don't see why) but I always prefer a light layer of finely ground shredded leaves or straw.

-- Kenneth