Planting the Leek Seedlings

Some time ago, Allison over at The Life of a Novice asked me how I transplanted my leek seedlings.  I've been so busy with life and gardening that I just realized that I never answered her question.  I've never grown leeks before, so this may not be the best method, but this is what I did.  I started my leeks indoors at the end of March. 

When they got to be 3-4 inches tall, I hardened them off and then marked off the spacing in the raised bed per the seed packet instructions.  I just carefully placed them in the dug holes and watered them carefully.  The leek seedlings are really small and I had to be super careful getting them out of the pot.  Since putting them in the ground, they haven't grown significantly...  I'm hoping they get nice and big soon enough.  I'm going to direct sow some more seeds into the raised bed, just in case these seedlings don't make it.  I love leeks so I definitely want these to grow!