[newbeginings]

Hi All,
Just been to have a look as some plots and would like some general advice on the best way to start up a plot.  Should   I clear all the weeds ( or trifids in these cases as some are 5 ft+) first, or do I do a small area and get that working before moving down the plot.  I have not measured them but they look about 8-10ft by 30ft+. Any advice would be great. Thanks

[Madame Cholet]

covering an area with cardboard can work well while you are working on the rest.
Hello and welcome there is a feaure on clearing an allotment one of the mods will give you the link.

[newbeginings]

That sounds good and cheap. 

[allotmentann]

Hi from me (I am located in Leicester so probably not too far from you). Yes, it is usually best to cover everything and work on a small section at a time, otherwise it can get very disheartening! But there are all kinds of methods for tackling a new plot. The main thing is to enjoy it! Welcome to the site

[snowdrops]

Hi from me I'm in Leics. too. Best to clear a bit & plant a bit at this time of year. Otherwise you won't get to grow anything.

[Countryman_uk]

i would cut down what i could , strim it, and then sprayed it all off with a good weed killer , you still have plenty of time to get stuff in and growing,..

[Yorkie]

covering an area with cardboard can work well while you are working on the rest.
Hello and welcome there is a feaure on clearing an allotment one of the mods will give you the link.

See this page on the main website - there's a Beginner's Guide section on there.
http://www.allotment-garden.org/grow-your-own

I'm going to move this across to the GYO forum; feel free to pop back and introduce yourself for a proper welcome 

It will also help us to answer any growing type questions you have in future, if you could add your general location to your forum profile - just click your username to edit it.

[newbeginings]

Ok - was not really sure where to post it. 

Thanks to all who have replied.