When to transplant onions??

[adjohnson1971]

I sowed some onion seeds 4 weeks ago into individual modules. The seedlings are coming along nicely, they're 3-4 inches tall. When, if at all, should I transplant them into larger modules??? Also how do I do this without damaging the plants as they do look rather fragile??

[zazen999]

I don't personally transplant into modules, only to transplant into their final positions. I just transplant when about 5-6 inches tall into final position.

The reason is as stated, they are rather fragile. So, let them grow better roots and move them once only.

[adjohnson1971]

But I thought the compost would go "stale" etc if not moved??

[zazen999]

But I thought the compost would go "stale" etc if not moved??

Onions don't need many nutrients. You can give them just as much by a little seaweed feed in with their water every now and then.

And it's not going to be long before they go into their final positions.....a few more weeks now.

[adjohnson1971]

OK< is this the same for leeks?? as they're in the same sort of modules and are around the same size??

[zazen999]

Yes, but leeks usually go in much later than onions anyway.

What I do with those is to find a corner and plant them out as a module rather than split them. then, when they go into their final positions, dig up the ones you need and just transplant them.

[binley100]

Haven't sown my leeks yet... Should I have done?

[zazen999]

About now would be good