I know this. I am guessing they are in the 1.5 squares then u put them in something else? Take your 1.5 squares and when the roots start to show through the cubes it is time to put them in their bigger "pot". Wait till they show like in soil when it is time to transplant into their next home. Then you can place them into wither 4 or 6 inch cubes, a hydroton bed, or net pots.
They go on the table of course at any time however no need to flood if they only in little squares, so why waste everything. Also and i am sure you know this the squares will drown, that would be dangerous.
A littl more info would be easier.