[ganno]

Hello.
Im about to go and look at an allotment plot this coming sunday and i'm wondering what would be the ideal things to look or ask for? Is it to late to start planting (vegetables & herbs) now, or prepare instead for next year and wait patiently? Any advice will be greatly welcomed thank you.
ganno   ps the allotment manager is also offering  a poly tunnel is this good for a start this year?

[Salkeela]

Wow lucky you!  A plot and a polytunnel!  Definitely not too late for this year.  Get a good gardening book and get going!

My husband is currently working on erecting  a polytunnel for me and I really hope it will be finished in time to be productive this year.

[naturesparadise]

welcome to the forum ask any questions you like and we will try and help

[Wildeone]

Firstly Welcome!!!

2nd - You lucky thing getting a plot  :mrgreen:

3rd - not too late at all maybe sow some seeds in trays and get them going at home and digover your plot one bed at a time!


HTH  

[fatbelly]

Not all to late.

You live quite close to me and all I have got going is some Rocket early spuds that went in last weekend.

Everything else is waiting for this cold snap to finish.

[matron]

Welcome. As others have said it is certainly not too late. I have started very little as it is still too cold.
Good luck with your new allotment - be careful as they are very addictive as is this site.  

[Earl Grey]

I was lucky enough to get a choice of 3 when I got my allotment, I avoided the one nearest the road as I wanted peace and quiet, and chose one half way down that was a bit overgrown but was near a tap and had a shed (a must in my book) a polytunnel is definetly a bonus. There's plenty of time to start planting. It's cold and wet where I am so I've not put anything in the ground yet this year but have got the potatoes chitting ready and started some broad beans off in modules in the greenhouse. I also have tomato and pepper seedlings on a windowsill.

[ganno]

Thank you for your reply.I can't wait to get going  

[Glen]

Congratulations on getting your plot! Dont forget to post some pics to keep us posted with your progress!

Like everyone else said, get a good book, this will tell you what to plant, how and when!

[ganno]

Congratulations on getting your plot! Dont forget to post some pics to keep us posted with your progress!

Like everyone else said, get a good book, this will tell you what to plant, how and when!

. I will do and thank you.