J.D.CountrySports 2 Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 I am looking at getting a local allotment, but after looking at them today I have realised how big a task it will be to get it ready. It is basically a field, with 4ft of weeds! My question is, what is the best way to tackle this mess? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twobob 1,497 Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 get yourself a fork and start digging try not to get dishearted dug mine twice now and still full of weeds just keep at it i got mine in febuary but couldnt do much because it rained every time i set foot on it for the first 2 month good luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BIGLURKS 874 Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Goats in first then pigs job sorted goat kebab and bacon on the table too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 13,323 Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 As lurks said get a couple of grazers in there then keep at it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ideation 8,216 Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 f**k the digging. Check out "no dig gardening" It's the future - Watch any of Charles Dowdings Videos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,698 Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 (edited) Mine were the same both of them I started at one end and sliced the top off with a spade and piled it up out the way then dug it over with a fork and planted as I went so i least I could see stuff growing behind me. Just worked along like that. Hard graft but I like to get my head down and get stuck in but you can go at what ever pace you feel like. I didn't have a strimmer but that would have made it a lot easier too. I would give it a go nothing to lose For the first year you can also pick up plants from the garden centre to give you a head start sprouts and cabbage and stuff Edited June 28, 2014 by terryd 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J.D.CountrySports 2 Posted June 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 The grazing idea is great....except our local council who runs the allotments don't allow livestock, you even need written permission for chickens. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RubyTex 1,957 Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 If you can get your hands on a rotavator get one....when I had mine I dug it by hand, took weeks and like terry I planted as I went to see stuff coming up to keep the spirits up lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Wilkes 3,067 Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Strim as much as you can and cover it with old carpet or black polythene ..anything to block out the light . then work a little at a time...dont forget to tell the committee your strategy and they will give you grace... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,777 Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Read the rules, some dont allow carpet tyres etc and dont rotatvate to often as ground will pan out , your end up with hard crust depth of the rotavavtor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
just jack 998 Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 a rotavator will spread the weeds, mares tale well it did with me and any other weed also, but everyone and there plot/land is different 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
desertdog 149 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 A good dose of round up will sort weeds,i work a half acre ,it's hard graft,you have to put time in,worth it in the end. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiercel 6,986 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 As stated above, a good dose of systemic weed killer will help a lot. Pick a windless day when spraying otherwise the other plot holders will not thank you. Or use a spray bar on a watering can, although spraying is the most economical with the weed killer there can be wind drift with it. TC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 6,570 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Spray it off a few times with round-up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twobob 1,497 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 dig the fooker suns shining Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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