Digmeup
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Joined: Fri May 28, 2010 7:22 am
Location: Coventry UK

Veg Growing UK

Hi Guys

Hope someone here can help - either with advice or some good links where I can get decent advice.

The site I live on used to be an allotments and there are still some allotments adjucent to our estate. I have contacted the local authority who tell me there are plots available so I am hoping to take one over in the next couple of weeks.

Problem is I'm a newbie with growing my own veg - so before I go and purchase a book can any one give me advice on the best veg to grow in the UK - and when do I need to start planting.

Also whats the first thing I need to do once I have cleared my plot?

any help will be greatley appreciated.

Steve

www.new-garden-furniture.com

DoubleDogFarm
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Looking at your next 4 day weather forcast, looks very similar to Western Washington.

I think the next step would be a garden layout plan.

Study your sun and shade patterns.
Raised beds or flat plot. Raised beds on contour.
Have the soil tested.
Fencing
Water source

Take look at this link

https://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/todo_now/index.php

Digmeup
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Posts: 12
Joined: Fri May 28, 2010 7:22 am
Location: Coventry UK

DoubleDogFarm wrote:Looking at your next 4 day weather forcast, looks very similar to Western Washington.

I think the next step would be a garden layout plan.

Study your sun and shade patterns.
Raised beds or flat plot. Raised beds on contour.
Have the soil tested.
Fencing
Water source

Take look at this link

https://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/todo_now/index.php
Thanks.

just back from me hols, thats a vacation to you guys lol, so will have a good look at info via link.

You have been most helpful.



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