In Kirklees, the council owns 1,951 allotment plots located on about 100 sites across the district. The typical cost of renting a plot is about £53.
Do you have to pay for an allotment UK?
If your site is managed by an Allotment Association, you will also need to pay them a small annual fee. Contact your association to find out more. Some sites will also ask you to pay a small deposit for your key to the allotment.
How do I get an allotment near me?
Finding an Allotment – How to Find an Allotment
- Local Council. Your local council is probably the best place to start.
- Libraries. Libraries are good sources of information – once again, ask a librarian rather than wander round.
- Contact the Site Manager or Rep.
- Check the Facilities.
How do I get an allotment UK?
Contact your local council to apply for an allotment near you. They will either allocate you a plot or, in many cases, add your name to a waiting list.
Can I sleep at my allotment?
If access to the allotment site is by way of a padlocked gate, the tenant shall ensure that the gate is kept locked after entering and leaving the allotment site. b) Overnight sleeping on the allotment is strictly prohibited. clearly displayed in a prominent position at the front of the allotment plot.
What are the disadvantages of having an allotment?
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.
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.
Can I fence my allotment?
There is no specific restriction on fencing around plots, but any fence must not affect any neighbouring allotment tenants.
What is the first thing to do on an allotment?
Clear your plot one section at a time, then you can start planting in the first cleared area sooner. This will give you a good variety of tasks each time you visit your allotment. Dig the soil twice to catch all weed roots, bring air into the ground and aid better drainage. Apply a layer of compost before planting.
Can an allotment feed a family?
If managed properly, an allotment can produce enough food to supplement a family’s weekly shop, with fresh fruit and vegetables over the year.
How often do you need to visit an 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.
How many hours a week does an allotment take?
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 Animals Can I keep in my allotment?
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.
Is urine good for the allotment?
Urine makes a great fertilizer for various sections of your garden due to being rich in nitrogen, potassium and phosphate. These are the chemicals present in the commercially available liquid fertilizers. Urine can be used – when mixed with water – for soft fruits and leafy crops that will be cooked.
How much food can you grow in an allotment?
Although there are no official guidelines dictating the size an allotment should be, the accepted size is approximately 250 square metres. This is enough to grow food for a family of four.
What are the two types of allotments?
There are two types of allotments: discretionary and non-discretionary. You can have up to six discretionary allotments per month, and any number of non-discretionary allotments, as long as the total allotments per month is 15 or less. Your allotment is evenly divided between your semimonthly paychecks.
Can you grow flowers on an allotment?
Any horticultural goods can be produced on allotments, and it is not uncommon to see a little nursery bed of flowers to be transplanted into the garden: sweet williams, hollyhocks and wallflowers, for example.
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.
Do I need to water my allotment every day?
The best time to water your crops is in the evening or very early morning, using a watering can and aiming at the roots not the foliage. Water thoroughly on a weekly basis and soak the soil, this encourages the roots to go deeper in search of moisture.
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.