In article , Paul
England writes
I have just built a 2ft x 2ft x 6ft propagator with polycarb lid, false
floor with 30 watt beer-brewing strap under.
I am anxious to start some hardy veg seeds off as I have just taken over a
half-share in an allotment and I'm all of a quivver !
My minimum temp over the past 2 nights is 11 oC, but may drop a bit, if
there is sustained frost.
Should I be cautious and wait for say 14 oC ?

Your main problem will be what to do with the seeds when they *have*
germinated. At this time of year they'll not be getting a lot of light,
and if they have to stay too long in the propagator before going
outside, then they're going to get leggy and spindly.

Where I am (Yorkshire), french and runner beans won't be planted out
till June, so sowing now would be way too early, and the bulk of outside
sowings would happen in May, so if I were to start them indoors I'd
start in April

Meanwhile, you could be sowing broad beans in your allotment!
--
Kay Easton

Edward's earthworm page:
http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/garden/