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Watch this postHave we a forum for allotmenteers? Are there folk out there who would like one?
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I've used no dig for 30 yrs now.I've got an allotment which I've had for 7 yrs now.The site was brand new,so to explain no dig I'll explain how I managed my lottie.Each plot was sectioned off by wood.So I drew up a plan of how where I wanted my beds to go.I brought some wooden bed kits,made up the beds,and put them in place.The paths were covered in weedmat,and I sourced free wood chips from a local landscaper which were then laid on top the mat.So all I had then was beds and paths! I planted straight into the beds as they were.I had already in place 3 compost bins which I used during the growing season to stock up!After the season finished (Autumn,I don't grow over winter)I left the beds to rest.In January each year I then top dress these beds with my compost.I don't dig it in,just literally shovel it over each bed and lightly rake it over.The worms take it below the soil for me.Usually around May time when my beds are full with stock,I'll source some straw,and use this as mulch,to conserve moisture,and it obviously rots into the soil,making the soil more friable.I've found too it also stops snail/slug damage as they don't like crossing it.I'll only disrupt my soil to remove crops/harvest,thats it.
Don’t forget equal quantities of green and brown to your compost for best results!