Leeks

Don't shout at me I know you are probably sick of leeks.  Just want to be sure mine have been indoors in conservatory and are looking really nice sturdy and about 8" tall on average.

I think its time to harden them off even though they are not yet pencil thick so question is are they hardy can I put them out in the open in a little sun trap sheltered area no protection.  I am using th ewendy house/summerhouse as a unheated coldframe (working very well as such) but it is full to busting.

I assume as you can start them in a nursery bed outdoors they are quite hardy.

Thanks

thanks stigy

they do look a bit sad at this time of year tho' so don't worry