Leeks - from Seed

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  1. oktarine

    oktarine Gardener

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    Okay guys & gals - some help please ?

    Leek seeds I planted ten days ago in a seed tray, are now about 2 inches tall. Is this the time to transplant them, or should i leave in the seed trays a bit longer ? If the latter, should I remove the propogator lid ?

    Thanks in advance !
     
  2. azadaman

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    I transplanted mine when they were 4" high once hardened off.
    They are now in my plot and doing nicely.
    Leeks are quite hardy.
     
  3. oktarine

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    What diameter were they when 4" high ?

    Just curious !
     
  4. azadaman

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    Too small to measure :(
     
  5. oktarine

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    Ah, ok, just wondered if they would grow diameter wise as well as height.

    Mine are about 4" tall now so will plant them out this weekend.

    Thanks for that.
     
  6. oktarine

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    How far apart should i plant these ?

    thanks - again
     
  7. elainefiz

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    Hi oktarine,they wanna be pencil thick and about 8in.high.Set them out in rows ,leaving about 6in between eack leek and a ft between rows.
     
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