Day one on new allotment

[Trigger51]

So day one on my new allotment. Looks a bit daunting , where to start?
First things first, think I need a petrol strimmer, need to cut down those weeds before anything else. Unless someone knows a better way of course

[DannyRam]

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So day one on my new allotment. Looks a bit daunting , where to start?
First things first, think I need a petrol strimmer, need to cut down those weeds before anything else. Unless someone knows a better way of course

You could put some sheep on it!!

[Trigger51]

You could put some sheep on it!!

I thought of that, but when I read the does and donts regarding live stock, I had to return them

[rustylady]

Strim right down and cover with heavy cardboard (from somewhere like Halfords - bicycle boxes, or electrical retailers)

This will keep the weeds from growing, and you can dig a bit at a time. Try to get something planted as soon as you have got a bed cleared.

[Ananke]

Congratulations on your new lottie

I know it looks a bit daunting but I have seen much worse, including mine when I first got it.
Personally, I think a strimmer would be the way to go. Maybe you could hire one if you don't know anyone you could borrow from.

[PassionateButInexperience]

I am in exactly same situation
That looked like pic of my allotment I am going to start working this coming weekend.

I have bought woven weed fabric off amazon .

Once i plant my veggies through the fabric, how do i water them ????

may be i didnt think it through and through before buying

I have been saving lot of cardboards too as allotment is big size and I cant buy fabric for whole of it.


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[Veggielot]

It doesn't look to bad, no obviously bad seeds as far as I can seeds. Strimming seems a good idea if you can get your hands on one, if not just cut it down and cover it if you can and start work on preparing a couple of beds at a time. Its alway nice to see something growing, throw some spuds in if nothing else, it also motivates you whilst you work on more beds.

[Trigger51]

Thanks for all the advice ( even the sheep ) have strimmed it all, and covered a section, will start digging a small area and sow some potatoes so I have something growing while working on the rest. Must admit do feel good with what I have got done and now having idea's on how I want my lottie to grow.
Thanks again all

[NoTWHaTiTWaSNT]

re cardboard, Iceland usually has a ton of cardboard boxes they are happy for you to have, get there before 5pm though as the boxes are taken away by the delivery lorries