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Grass seed shouldn't be covered with more than 1/4" of dirt or it won't poke thru. Oats can be seeded a bit deeper but not a whole lot.

Grass seeds need moisture and warmth to germinate. I was told long time ago that every time the grass seed dries out you lose 50% of the seed. The straw, if not piled on too thick, will help keep moisture in the ground and around the grass seed. The seeds need good seed to soil contact to uptake water and warmth for germination.