[John l]

Ok, so today I signed for my first ever plot. It's not in too bad a state, but will need some work to get it ready. Should I just rotorate the whole plot (where I'm intending to grow) first so it's all ready like a blank cavass if you will. If I do do this , should I put any compost/nutrients into the soil then till it or just leave it.

Thanks for the replies (in advance) and sorry if the question is so basic but I'm a complete beginner.

Here is the plot..

[Yorkie]

I would double check whether there are any weed roots under the surface before rotavating.  If it looks clear, then I would rotavate.  If there's any weeds / grass on the surface, or roots underneath, then clear them first by digging.

You could add a general purpose fertiliser if you wanted afterwards.  But you may find that the soil is OK without it.

[John l]

Thanks, Yorkie. Apparently nothing has been grown on it for 3 or 4 years now. Not sure if that is a good or bad thing to be honest. I'll take your advice and dig and weeds out first get it spotless and then rotavate.

Thank you

[SUTTY1]

Hi john, i'd aggee with yorkie, enjoy your plot. Just being nosey, what site are you on?  steve

[John l]

Hi john, i'd aggee with yorkie, enjoy your plot. Just being nosey, what site are you on?  steve

Hi, Steve. No problem  mate, I'm on Gardner Avenue in Bootle. Is that site any good?

[catweazle]

looks in quite good nick. best o luck

[ionkar]

Hello John,
I have singed for my first plot today as you. I am a beginner as you.
I picked the key up and I went to see it, and I find one difference:
The only difference is that my plot is inundated and with a lot of rubbish and weeds and yours looks very good.
I do not know how to start...
Hope we both have luck with the plots,