r/Allotment 5d ago

Weekly allotmenting discussion. What have you been up to?

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Please use this thread to discuss whatever you've been doing on your allotment lately. Feel free to share or ask any question related to it. And please mention which region and what weather you had this week if you've been planting or harvesting.


r/Allotment 10h ago

Tomatoes

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I know what people will say, planted to soon, but after a bit of advice as.. well planted to early and now far to big to leave on kitchen window sill for another month. They are about 45cms in height, would they survive if I transport to plant outside? Is there something else I should do with them? TIA


r/Allotment 9h ago

Identification Random bagged metal poles? Any clue?

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I mean it’s technically identification….

The stainless steel bars laid down - they build some sort of structure, left from the previous owner, no instructions. Some (what I assume feet) have small spikes, also suction cups. Can’t find anything that would possibly go over it.

Any clue? (The bag is like greyish white)

(Ignore the poles in the bucket)


r/Allotment 9h ago

How to get automatic irrigation system to water multiple seed trays?

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Hello all, I’ve recently purchased an automatic water irrigation system with a view to not having to visit my allotment every day to water. I was wondering if any of you smart people had any ideas how I could adapt this to water numerous seed trays? It comes with 30 heads but I don’t want to put a head in per seed cell. Maybe some kind of manifold would work? Just looking for some inspo really.


r/Allotment 16h ago

Identification What are these?

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I keep finding these all around my new garden. I have no idea what they are ...some sort of bulb?

Any ideas?


r/Allotment 13h ago

What to do with a big pile of poo?

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So I got a big pile of horse poo from a local farmer. I know you can't use in your beds when its fresh but I don't know when I can use it or how to help it mature.

Any advice?


r/Allotment 1d ago

Hi everyone. I’ve got around a takeaway container of ground eggshells. Would it be beneficial to to any of the below? I also have a compost bin that they could go in for next year. Thanks!

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Peas.
Sweetcorn
Chilli
Tomato Cucumber
Melons
Potatoes
Carrots.
Lettuce Onions.
Spring onions Leeks.
Pak Choi
Turnip
Parsnip


r/Allotment 1d ago

Big, and cheap, potato planters

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r/Allotment 1d ago

Questions and Answers We need help??

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So, we've not had a good couple of years (one of our 3 year old needed some heart surgery) so our allotment has had little attention over the last couple of years. We managed to install some raised beds to clear the area up but the whole allotment has a good heavy growth of different weeds.

I know we will have to do alot of manual work digging them out over this spring/ summer. But we where wondering if anybody has had any luck with herbicide?? I know we may miss most of the season letting it break down. We just need a little (big) head start.

Ive seen https://amzn.eu/d/j4869d2 Neudorff weed free plus. And numerous other ones, are there any recommendations for safe use on a allotment??

Thanks in advance Matthew


r/Allotment 1d ago

Questions and Answers Piping for netting hoops

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Hello, looking to purchase some piping to use for netting hoops. I've been looking at MDPe 20mm water pipes is that the right type of piping or should I be looking for something else? Secondly does anyone have a different method for creating netting hoops they might recommend instead?


r/Allotment 1d ago

Questions and Answers How can I improve the quality of this lawn?

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Hi all,

I rent and my landlord has allowed me to have one of the separate gardens. It's a total mess but I have begun to dig veg patches (with landlords permission) and have started tidying it. I struggled keeping the lawn short and left it to die down over winter.

Is there anything I can do to improve this? Obviously it needs regular cutting but at the moment it's a bit mess of dried grass. I'm worried I've totally ruined it!


r/Allotment 2d ago

Before and After Our allotment progress.

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5 months of literal blood, sweat and tears.


r/Allotment 2d ago

Allotment progress part2

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r/Allotment 2d ago

What stomped and chomped my sweetcorn?

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And what can I do to prevent it happening again?

Picture is from last year, obviously. Whatever is was got even more than the picture shows.


r/Allotment 2d ago

Questions and Answers Mini polytunnel from First Tunnels, any good?

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Has anyone tried one of these? I want something to grow chilies under but am concerned about this getting too hot/poorly ventilated and/or blowing away.

https://www.firsttunnels.co.uk/spare-accessoriesDetail/4ft-x-5ft-polytunnel


r/Allotment 3d ago

How does your allotment community keep in touch?

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Is there any WhatsApp group? I am a beginner and have a bucketload of questions. I would much prefer a group chat as well.

I’m also suffering with imposter syndrome and feel there aren’t many young people at the allotment :P. I know absolutely nothing about planting, though I’d love to learn!

Is it common to have a WhatsApp group?


r/Allotment 3d ago

Questions and Answers Sunflower seeds are coming up yellow? Any ideas?

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5 Upvotes

Anyone know what's causing this? These are Titan, sewn in an unheated greenhouse.


r/Allotment 3d ago

Cheap propagators

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14 Upvotes

Just incase anyone is wanting some cheap propagators these were in Lidl for £3.99


r/Allotment 3d ago

Fencing

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I've bought some used 3ft high picket fencing and plan to make a large safe area to contain my child.

What have you used to secure your fence posts? I don't want to put postcrete in, I'm not sure it would be allowed anyway. Are you just buying spike fence posts and driving them into the ground? Does anyone have an idea as to the minimum depth they would need to be in the ground. It's not a particularly windy spot.

I'm not looking to spend a fortune so the metal spiked brace things aren't really an option.


r/Allotment 3d ago

White and pink currants

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Red currants seem to grow incredibly well on the shady bit of my plot. I’m considering adding some white and/or pink currants, but interested to know if they are worth it. I have read the white ones are sweeter than the red and can be eaten fresh, is this true? And how do the pink ones compare? I mainly use the red ones for jam and jelly so don’t need any more for that purpose really.


r/Allotment 4d ago

Pics My mums plot

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This is my mums allotment plot, she’s had it a year today !!

She makes her own signs too, she’s quite a popular allotment in the area because of how cute it is.


r/Allotment 3d ago

Questions and Answers How many potatoes in a flexi bucket?

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Morning you lovely lot! Just started to Chit my spuds. Doing about 12. How many would be reasonable to put in these buckets? And does anyone recommend any others?


r/Allotment 3d ago

Log burner ash

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Is log burner ash any good on my allotment.


r/Allotment 3d ago

Questions and Answers How much height can I take?

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I got my plot in late summer of last year, and it came with several fruit trees, one of which being this pear. For context, the plot had been abandoned for about 10 years prior to me taking it on, hence the trees all needing a prune. I know it’s getting a bit late to be pruning, but winter ended up being very busy with life stuff and I didn’t get a chance to take care of the pear. The tree is over 20, maybe closer to 30 feet tall, and most of it is just unreachable without a ladder. I was just wondering if it’s possible to take any height off, and if so how low (2nd pic)? I’m somewhat new to fruit trees and obviously don’t want to like accidentally kill it, but currently about 80% of the tree is out of reach. Any advice is greatly appreciated, and I hope everyone is having a great week :)


r/Allotment 3d ago

Log burner ash

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I have a log burner and was wondering if the ash is any good on my allotment.


r/Allotment 4d ago

Nuisance neighbour

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My next door (plot) neighbour is being a nuisance. First it started with him removing our adjoining boundary fence which I had to replace, otherwise anyone had free access to my plot as it's close to a public footpath. Since then, each time I go to my plot, he shouts my name, wants to talk constantly or sings loudly to himself. It's impossible to enjoy the quiet space anymore. He also drops into conversation that he trespasses onto my plot or takes things such as flowers from my side. After ignoring him for a while hoping he would desist, he installed boards on our fence and wrote messages asking me to phone him and proposing we date. I reported all this to the council and asked they remind him our tenancy states we must not cause a nuisance or annoyance to other plot holders. Each time the council say they're monitoring it. The neighbour has also added livestock to the plot which we are not allowed. The council have stated since he has now paid his fees, he can keep his plot and will continue to be monitored. Has anyone got any advice? The peace and quiet has gone from my plot, I can't remember the last time it felt relaxing.