A typical allotment plot is ten rods, (a rod is 25 square meters) and cost £6.53 per 25sqm (rod). There is usually a waiting list for an allotment. Once you have an allotment the site representative can assist you and is the first point of contact for plot holders.
How much does it cost to rent an allotment in Southampton?
There are over 1,800 allotment plots on 27 different sites around the city of Southampton, available to rent annually. The cost to rent a site depends on the location and size of the plot. The average standard plot costs around £63.50 a year.
How do I get an allotment in Southampton?
Apply for an allotment
- Applying for an allotment. When you apply for an allotment you can select up to two sites as your first and second choice.
- Allotment agreement. If we offer you an allotment you have 17 days, from the date of your offer letter, to accept the plot.
- Change in contact details.
How much is a UK allotment?
Plots are charged at £5.00 per 10 square metres. For example an average sized plot measuring 200 square meters will be charged at £100.00 per year. Plots are charged at £4.10 per 10 square metres. For example an average sized plot measuring 200 square meters will be charged at £82 per year.
How much is a garden allotment?
Additionally, some councils may enquire as to why you are seeking an allotment. Allotment costs vary in price depending upon the size and location. As a rough guide, allotments in the Royal Borough of Greenwich cost £100 per 125 square metres for residents of the borough, and £200 per year for out of borough residents.
Is it worth getting an allotment?
It promotes a sustainable way of living, and arguably, the impact to society of living unsustainably will come at a much higher cost. It is just at the individual level, and certainly at the start, it is likely an allotment holder will spend more on their plot than they will save on their food bill.
Can you sell things grown on an allotment?
Statutory allotment garden sites are generally subsidised by local authorities so they should not be used as a business such as market gardening.
What are the benefits of owning an allotment?
7 Good Reasons to Keep an Allotment
- An allotment is a great way to ensure you get a regular supply of fresh fruit and vegetables!
- Exercise.
- You eat more fruit and vegetables…and they’re free of pesticides.
- Help the environment.
- Sense of community.
- Routine, project work and daily maintenance.
- Saves you money.
Can I fence my allotment?
There is no specific restriction on fencing around plots, but any fence must not affect any neighbouring allotment tenants.
Can you use BBQ on allotment?
A question for you – is BBQ ash any good for the allotment ?? BBQ ash is basically wood ash so well worth saving and using. Wood ash is a rich natural source of potash. Any unburned charcoal will break down in the soil and adds carbon, so benefiting a little.
What to do when you first get an allotment?
Once you’ve got your allotment, it’s best to start clearing it as soon as possible. The ideal time to clear is in autumn and winter. This is when plants are dormant, so it’s easy to get on top of weeds before they start growing again in spring.
How often should you visit your allotment?
Challenge 3 – Time Management! Allotments need regular visits. It is recommended to visit at least twice a week to keep on top of the weeding and in hot weather you might need to water your crops every day.
Can I use my garden as an allotment?
You can choose to make as much of your garden as you want into allotments, but before you do, try listing all the things that you use your garden for. This will give you an idea of how much space you actually need.
Is it hard to keep an allotment?
Allotments can use up a lot of time, so require some planning. Go for a plot size suited to your needs – half a plot is adequate for most people and ideal for beginners. This might need eight hours’ work a week for inexperienced gardeners, but half that for experienced ones.
Can you keep animals on allotments?
Under the 1950 Allotment Act, the keeping of hens and rabbits is permitted on allotments and viewed as an allotment holder’s right, so long as they are for the tenants own use and not for business or profit.
How big is a full size allotment?
An allotment is traditionally measured in rods (perches or poles), an old measurement dating back to Anglo-Saxon times. 10 poles is the accepted size of an allotment, the equivalent of 250 square metres or about the size of a doubles tennis court.
What are the disadvantages of allotments?
Allotments that have been used to grow fruit and vegetables for many years (some for over 60 years) will harbour many pests and diseases. As the land is never allowed to go fallow, pest populations can build-up and can be difficult to eradicate.
Do allotments have toilets?
A plot holder may not, under any circumstance, install a toilet on an allotment plot. It is a health hazard and a nuisance. The council does not install conventional toilets on allotments.
How many hours a week do you keep an allotment?
Q: How much time should I spend each week on my allotment? A: This is down to you, but you’ll probably find that once you start planting things, you will need a minimum of four or five hours a week to keep things ticking over in terms of weed and pest control, planting and picking the produce.
What grows best in an allotment?
The best allotment plants are leafy greens, beet greens, salad vegetables like lettuce or celery, spinach, tomatoes, strawberries, blueberries, basil, and garlic. Perennials are also excellent allotment plants. They live for more than two years and return each spring from their rootstock.
How long do allotments take to grow?
Allotments are the 2nd fastest growing type of crop, with a 10 minute farming cycle.