Thanks, guys! Plans are to stick some in the ground on Saturday. The raised bed does seem to drain fairly well so probably won't need plastic. Should I cover with mulch, or leave the soil bare until it gets warmer/after sprouting?
Also, I added some compost to the bed back in the fall. Should I add anything (I use kelp meal/phosporus/carbonite/greensand) before planting, or just let them do their thing.
Will try soaking beforehand.
Thanks!