The Allotment Planner: More than 200 Ways to Enjoy your Plot Month by Month

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Some people like cut flowers some use them to attract useful bees and insects to their other produce. Allotment plots can be pretty big and you need to move around it easily. Before you start digging think about the plot layout, where your beds will go and how you will access them. You may have been thinking about getting an allotment for a while, or it might be a relatively new idea. With the basics in place, your allotment will be in good shape, and you can start thinking about the specific plants, fruit and vegetables you'll be planting in your new allotment. We always recommend drawing up a plan of your new allotment layout and planning out plants before you start digging. It is also worth considering what type of crops you intend to grow, as some will take years to establish and will need a bed to themselves for the duration of their life (and as such will not be included in the rotation system) – for example, asparagus beds can last up to 20 years, cane and bush fruit are long term fixtures, requiring cages and netting, while fruit trees can outlive many generations of plot holder. Perennials such as rhubarb and globe artichokes also need to be thought about.

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Getting to know your plot is as important as it is satisfying. Once you find out what the opportunities are, as well as the limitations, you can plan what crops will grow well, look good and taste great. January– Dormant fruit trees and bushes are best planted now. Tomatoes seeds can be started off in a propagator or a sunny windowsillHowever, this is not always the case, you might end up with a shadier spot, and if you do, you need to choose fruits and vegetables that can thrive in these conditions. Drawing up a plan is the best way to get started. Think about where you're going to position your path and how you will arrange your plants. Don't forget to account for any storage structures, too.

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If you’d like to learn more about composting in general, we’ve written this Ultimate Guide to Composting at home. It’s definitely worth a read if you want a self-sufficient allotment. Crop Rotation Keeping the weeds at bay is one of the biggest jobs in an allotment particularly if your neighbour has a wildlife plot or isn’t particularly neat. Specialized allotment design software. Just pull a line of carrots and there they are all neatly spaced out for you. The layout of your allotment actually has a really important role; the way you arrange your crops can affect the way in which they grow. So getting it right is key. There will be a set of rules and regulations for the allotments and meetings to attend. These are important and it’s worth taking note of what is said even if you don’t go to the meeting itself.Traditionally, you’d need to dig up and turn over your allotment plot thoroughly before planting. However, no dig gardening is becoming a fashionable way to grow plants as well. Some perennials can have significant life spans like shrubs and trees . At the same time, others will need replacing every few years. Perennials are hardier and tend to survive better in a hostile environment. In reality, this is pretty unlikely – you’re likely to find an unkempt plot that’s overgrown and requiring a lot of TLC. People often abandon their allotment plot before officially giving it up, so it may be a while since it’s had much attention. April It is usually warm enough for anything by now. Add peas, carrots, parsnip, cauliflower, and broccoli to the list above