Can I plant my winter veg seeds now into little plastic pots and transfer later?

[IlanaK]

My veg beds are all taken up with summer veg so no space to plant my winter seeds. Can I plant them into little plastic pots and then transfer them when they are bigger and I have cut down my summer veg? It is things like brussel sprouts, swede, turnips, leeks, squash.

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Well I have done this but I don't know if it's the right thing or not!

I think it depends a bit on what veg we're talking about. I have planted brassicas (cabbage - red and white, broccoli and brussels sprouts) into largeish pots from the seed trays I had them sprouting in as I also have no room at the moment. I think as long as they have space for the roots to grow and you keep watering them well in the heat, they should be ok for planting out later on.

At least that's what I'm hoping (chronic lack of space in my garden)

Hi - this should be fine with the brassicas, squash and leeks but I am not sure about root veg.

Ilana, too late really to plant sprouts, leeks & squash now. Turnips & swedes - ok to start off in modules, but they'll need to go in the ground really quite soon after starting to grow (not too keen on being transplanted).

You'd be fine starting kale, spring cabbage (not til late Aug), oriental brassicas, winter lettuce, spring/bunching onions & growing on in pots for a while.