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sirpsycho Rank attained: Pedunculate oak tree
Joined: 15 Mar 2010 Posts: 341 Location: Stamullen, Co Meath
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Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 8:54 pm Post subject: Another new allotment! |
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Hi all,
The allotment is approx. 6m x 20m (19ft x 65ft). I've had a peek at what others have done and I spotted a nice simple design that I'm planning on using. It's not exactly raised beds, but the plots are dug as raised beds but without the wooden boards. I've done a quick plan up and it's very rough and VERY subject to change. I don't want to spend too much time on this, because I've a feeling it will change drastically as the season goes on. But I figured i needed a template to work off to get me started. Hopefully I'll get some potatoes and peas and fruit bushes(or at least one of these) down in the ground over this weekend. Please see the attached file to see what I'm planning. Suggestions and comments are very very welcome!
Right click on the image and select view. Helps reading the text on the image.
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Belfast Rank attained: Sessile Oak Tree


Joined: 23 Apr 2009 Posts: 297 Location: County Limerick
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sirpsycho Rank attained: Pedunculate oak tree
Joined: 15 Mar 2010 Posts: 341 Location: Stamullen, Co Meath
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Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 9:17 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the link but it's been rotivated already and it's nice and clear...for the moment!
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sirpsycho Rank attained: Pedunculate oak tree
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Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 9:05 am Post subject: |
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I've been reading that sweetcorn is best planted in square blocks to facilitate pollination. Apart from growing a couple of plants years ago, i've no idea how many I should plant now. Can anyone recommend how many plants I should aim for and the size of the plot? i dont wanna feed the whole town, just ourselves (4 of us!)
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sirpsycho Rank attained: Pedunculate oak tree
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michael brenock Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
Joined: 12 Aug 2008 Posts: 1275 Location: cork
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Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 7:33 pm Post subject: |
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the table is fairly accurate but the yield may be a bit on the optimistic side especially if we get a bad summer.
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired)
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OffalyGoodLife Rank attained: Hazel Tree

Joined: 08 Feb 2010 Posts: 27 Location: Co. Offaly
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Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 9:28 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks sirpsycho! A very useful addition to the notice board in the workshop. Recently picked up similar (but glossy) freebies in B&Q and Woodies, but this one is a good bit more comprehensive.
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sirpsycho Rank attained: Pedunculate oak tree
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Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 10:45 am Post subject: |
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No bother OffalyGoodLife.
ps. Really enjoying reading your blog
pps. My 1st weekend at my new allotment coming up!
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sirpsycho Rank attained: Pedunculate oak tree
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First batch of early spuds gone in on 11th April.
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3 x Rhubarb planted 16th April |
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Courgettes and red onions starting to show their faces ;)
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A dozen peas planted a few days ago, hopefully they'll arrive soon!
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