new allotment, what can I plant now?

Hi - Just been given a 1/2 plot allotment after a 2 year wait. Loads and loads of weeds but the plots only been out of use a few months it seems. I strimmed off all the weeds and just had it ploughed so right now its just barren ridges of soil. Speaking of which the soil seems good and according to a neighbouring plot owner one of the previous holders of my plot had it covered in manure 3 yrs ago, perhaps why the weeds were looking so healthy.

Anyhow I now basically have a barren bit of field. Plan is to leave it till March, then cover entirely with decent weed suppressant fabric to stop the weeds coming back then gradually get bits in use.

BUT my question is: is there anything thats suitable for planting at this time of year? Thats easy to grow. Would be nice to get something going.

thx

I agree with SC. Getting your plot now gives you a good head start on next year. Take time to dig it over thoroughly and get all the weeds and more importantly roots out.

When you have cleared it go down once a week and hoe/dig out anything that has started to grow.

Planting too much now will mean that next spring you will have problems getting the weeds out from amongst your plantings.

I know its frustrating but you will benefit next year.

hi wasthiswise.i was in the same position as you two years ago.the plot was all over grown with couchgrass and veggies that had gone to seed.i scudded it off turned it all over and picked out all the twitch&rubbish through autumn&winter,but i got one bed ready and put in some garlic.it grows great through the dark months and it gives you that bit of inspiration to keep going!watching it grow bit by bit is rewarding enough to get you through if you are passionate about your lotty.good luck with yer lotty mate!

get all the weeds out otherwise you'd be a worse situation than it was before, as the broken roots will multiply. break the soil up the best you can, level the ground and on one part use for growing winter growth and on the other put some manure down and let it rot over winter. over winter you can grow white onions, garlic and white radish (mooli)

Good luck and enjoy