Rhys
I agree. There comes a time when the seedling outgrows the soil block, depending on the size of the block and the vigour of the plant. For example, the lettuce seedlings that I was proud to show earlier eventually started to show signs of distress because I didn’t get them planted out soon enough.
For tomatoes, I’ve moved 2 inch blocked seedlings on into 4 inch blocks and the plants are growing strongly.
As an experiment, I’ve sown peas directly into 4 inch blocks, 5 to block; the greater depth of soil in a 4 inch block should give the strong roots of peas plenty of space to grow.
As an allotment holder with a plot on a steep slop, at the top of a narrow path, I cannot deliver the large quantities of compost/manure that Charles uses but I’m hoping that planting out seedlings grown in 4 inch blocks will be equally successful, even if labour intensive.
