Do you mulch your seedlings before planting out?

[Maggiethecat]

Going to plant out seedlings soon, fingers crossed that frost risk has passed.

Plants are drying out quite quickly now that it’s so warm and I wonder if I should consider a light mulch? Does anyone do this and what do you use?

No. You just have to keep them watered.

If they are in quite small cells then you could use a mister, you don't want them too wet either.

Bit the bullet and planted lots of stuff out yesterday!

I’m still resisting temptation. From bitter experience I absolutely do not trust the weather not to turn cold again, and I like my seedlings to be young plants before they go out to reduce the risk of them getting eaten/squashed by the wildlife.