[Missy1970]

Hello I'm Missy I've been been offered an allotment and my head is spinning about what I need to do so I would apprecaite any tips you can offer.

As its so late in the season my plan is to 'try' and clear the plot sounds so easy when I say it quick then cover to keep weeds at bay until next year when I can work out what to grow, or would there be anything we could get planted in a section of it in  a month or two when I've had time to work on the soil??

TIA
Missy

[Yorkie]

Hi Missy, welcome to the site 

There's been quite a few posts about starting at this time of year, might be worth you browsing for them in the Welcome board as well as this one, but I can point you in the right direction!

First, look at the advice on clearing a plot. http://www.allotment-garden.org/articles/Clearing_a_New_Allotment.php

Also, look at the advice on planning a plot.
http://www.allotment-garden.org/articles/Planning_the_Plot.php

Whilst also having a look at what to sow / harvest and when.
http://www.allotment-garden.org/vegetable/general/sowing-harvest-vegetable-chart.php

You don't say what sort of condition your plot is.  Essentially, make sure you get as much of the top foliage down as possible and then start to tackle it. 

In tackling it, you may choose to be organic or not.  There are pro's and con's for each approach, and other threads recently have comprehensively covered these.

However you do tackle it, I'd suggest doing a bit at a time, and aim to get something in as you go along - gives you motivation and you can see progress.

Whatever you have not covered, make sure you keep under control.  Either by covering it (not carpet, alternatives include weed fabric, plastic - though not for any length of time - and cardboard).  Otherwise the weeds will come back and you will lose heart.

This thread gives you an idea of what others might be planning to get in soon - leave it much later and you're probably looking at other types of veggies which overwinter rather than summer crop.

I'd suggest you put your location in your profile, as it makes it much easier to tailor any future answers accurately.

And Good luck!