Some seeds don't take much to germinate but others may take a little coaxing. Key is consistent water (soil moisture). Learn from the best here on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners. Learn more and listen to "In The Garden" radio show podcasts.
Master Gardeners Dece Morgan and Kay Havens will tell you how to pick your Low Water Plant Palettes for Orange County gardens which include coastal (for small and medium-sized home gardens), desert, and inland hills and valleys.