{"id":2639,"date":"2023-01-26T20:02:26","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T20:02:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gardendad.co.uk\/?p=2639"},"modified":"2023-01-26T20:02:59","modified_gmt":"2023-01-26T20:02:59","slug":"what-to-grow-in-an-allotment-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gardendad.co.uk\/what-to-grow-in-an-allotment-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Grow In An Allotment For Beginners?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Allotments are truly fabulous inventions, especially if you don\u2019t have the space to grow things at home. If you are new to allotmenteering, it might be wise to look up what to grow in an allotment for beginners – and that\u2019s where we come in!<\/p>\n
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If you are new to allotment gardening<\/a>, you will want to know what are the best things you can plant for the best results.<\/p>\n Some plants are easier to grow than others, and some take a very long time to get established (asparagus, we\u2019re looking at you!)<\/p>\n We have some great ideas for things that you can grow as a first time allotmenteer, so that you can really get into gardening:<\/p>\n The best advice I can give you is to just get out there, get your hands in the soil, and see what works for you. Trust me, you\u2019ll love it!<\/p>\n There are a few things that you need to consider, if you are taking on an allotment for the first time.<\/p>\n Established plants<\/strong> must be considered – you may have inherited fruit bushes or trees on your plot. Do you want to keep them or dig them up?<\/p>\n You will need to get in touch with the committee<\/strong> to discover what particular rules there are – some allotments require you to mow your own borders, for example.<\/p>\n Work out what you want to plant<\/strong>, and get started buying the seeds you will need to grow these plants in time for the growing season.<\/p>\n Next, get your plot ready <\/strong>– chances are weeds and grasses and other plants will already have become established, especially if the plot has been abandoned for a while.<\/p>\n You will probably have to weed the plot thoroughly<\/strong> to remove any plants that might hinder your own plants, and remove any large stones.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a good idea to fertilise the soil<\/strong>, either using well-rotted manure<\/a> or green mulch, to ensure that there are enough nutrients for your growing plants.<\/p>\n Finally, make friends<\/strong>! Allotmenteering is a good way to meet fellow gardeners, and you may find that you can swap seeds and produce as well as having a nice chat.<\/p>\n Here is a great video, helping you through getting your first allotment plot:<\/p>\n\n
How Do You Start An Allotment For Beginners<\/h2>\n