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Re: Leeks
« Reply #30 on: June 09, 2012, 11:05 »
Update:- I pricked out my Leeks has suggested by DD they look great and are ready to plant out. :D
Is there any reason why I can't remove them from thier compost and take them to the plot bare rooted?

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Re: Leeks
« Reply #31 on: June 09, 2012, 11:10 »
Have they been hardened off yet?

It's always best to transplant bare-rooted plants immediately to minimise the shock and avoid the risk of drying the roots (which could happen quickly unless you are very careful.)
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Re: Leeks
« Reply #32 on: June 09, 2012, 17:45 »
I took the early leeks to the plot with their roots well wrapped in wet newspaper, and they were fine

The ground was ready though... just had to make the holes  ;)

They wouldn't have liked hanging around
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Re: Leeks
« Reply #33 on: June 09, 2012, 22:05 »
They've not been in the greenhouse for 6 weeks or more. They are between biro and little finger size and some are 10'' tall, should've gone in last weekend but the weather's been dreadful.

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Re: Leeks
« Reply #34 on: June 09, 2012, 22:28 »
I wish mine were that size... I planted mine at match stick thickness... couldn't wait any longer !!
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Re: Leeks
« Reply #35 on: June 09, 2012, 22:56 »
I wish mine were that size... I planted mine at match stick thickness... couldn't wait any longer !!
About 6 weeks ago mine was like grass planted in a standard seed tray, on DD's advice I transplanted into a tray about 6'' deep filled with growbag compost. Bingo.

Have a look back through this thread there is a link on a DD post. I have started more using this method and they are nearly there at 6 weeks.

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Re: Leeks
« Reply #36 on: June 09, 2012, 22:58 »
Thanks Parttimer (& DD of course), will give this a try next time.  :)
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