Optimum size of allotment

[Bren In Pots]

Pooleman if this is your only chance to grow veg I'd go for it unless the cost is way over the top. I grow in my back garden I don't have a lot of space probably 3 beds 4ft by 12ft plus a permanent bean row and some fruit but its enough to be able to eat something I've grown most days.

[Jungle Jane]

Can you stay on the waiting list for a bigger plot & use this smaller one for however many years while you wait? I grow in my garden same as Bren,I don't have acres but use the space well,use windowsills don't need a greenhouse,you can grow a lot & have a turnover of plants so when one crop comes out,have another ready to go in. You can grow a lot in a small space.

[Jungle Jane]

If they're charging per square metre it seems fair,like in this example;
"The current rent*for an allotment plot which includes water charges*is �0.66 pence*per square metre which will rise to �0.74 pence per square metre on 01 October 2017"
poole.gov.uk - Allotments

[Pooleman]

Really not concerned about the rent being charged but my question was regarding the viability of growing varieties of Veg, maintaining crop rotation and other practical solutions on a very small plot.

Many thanks to those that have replied.

[bario1]

As far as crop rotation goes, I wouldn't worry on such a small plot - as long as you add to/replace/dig over the soil each season I doubt diseases will build up. Obviously you're not going to be self sufficient or anything with such limited space, so just grow a little of the things you love to eat, learn what works and what doesn't, and enjoy the experience till something bigger turns up.

[sparrow100]

Really not concerned about the rent being charged but my question was regarding the viability of growing varieties of Veg, maintaining crop rotation and other practical solutions on a very small plot.

Many thanks to those that have replied.

If you can then, I'd focus on vertical crops like beans and achocha which crop heavily in a small space. Using structures like munty frames means you have still got growing space under the eventual canopy. I also use most of my paths for large pots, which also the means extra growing space. I re-use the compost so it doesn't cost the earth to fill them. Could you put a large blowaway on part of one of the beds? That would give you greenhouse space... Look forward to seeing pics of what you've done!