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Don’t plant near carrots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSoak the seeds prior to planting to aid germination. The seeds should be propagated in seed trays prior to transplanting. 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