Polymerous - I would wait until you get back from your trip. I have started seeds at all times of the year (except the hot summer months).
Sue - water them thoroughly and then don't water again until the soil at the top is dried out. The babies may not have enough roots yet to be getting to the damp bottom soil. You might want to add a diluted amount of liquid fertilizer to the water every few weeks as well. Yours look more yellow green or is that just the photo. They need bright light. Like near a sunny window sill or under lights. I am not sure of your set up for growing them.
Glen - I plant the young seedlings about 8"' apart in the ground when they are single fans. Just remember though that they will need to be transplanted as they develop more fans. Double work to dig and replant. Mine just don't grow that fast here with what I am doing until the second or third year.
