UNDPS/BWASCultivation Guidance for Members Preamble Rule 3.1a of our Rules and Conditions of Tenancy requires members to maintain their plot in ‘a proper state of cultivation to the satisfaction of the Committee’ and that ‘the Committee shall issue periodic written guidance to all Allotment Holders, as to the standards of cultivation required of them’. The … Read more
Allotments are a great way of producing homegrown, healthy fruit and vegetables at low cost Allotments are good for the environment Allotments are a great way of keeping fit and enjoying the fresh air Allotments are a really sociable place so are great for meeting new people and making friends Allotments are a place to … Read more
1. Keep it short Keep long grass down and encourage neighbouring plots to do the same. This will reduce slug damage because long grass is a breeding ground for slugs. 2. Carrot carefully Carrots are an allotment favourite, and deservedly so. However, the big risk when growing carrots is carrot root fly. There are three … Read more
Finding an allotment and readying it for cultivation can seem a daunting task, but with these simple steps a productive plot is easier than you might think. While it is exciting taking on a new allotment, it can also be very daunting, especially if you inherit a neglected, overgrown plot. Before you take on a … Read more
