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If you are new to allotment gardening and are wondering where to begin, which allotment supplies to buy, and what to grow on your plot, you will find this blog post especially useful. Even if you are an allotment pro I hope you will still find some good tips and tricks by the time you get to the end.
For all those who have just begun, allotment gardening means growing your own fruits and vegetables on a small plot of land that you get when a bigger plot is subdivided into a number of smaller land parcels. These land parcels are assigned to individuals or families and are then cultivated individually. As a term, allotment garden is typical to the UK and differs from its next of kin community garden, which is popular in the US. In the latter, a single piece of land is collectively cultivated by a group.
Before you begin dabbling in allotment gardening, it may be useful for you to know that it involves a round-the-year commitment. Each month and season has its own pros and cons and your most important goal is to get the best out of the soil. The first step towards achieving this is by selecting all the right allotment supplies you will need, which will again be partly decided by what you are planning to grow.
Spade, fork, hoe, rake, and trowel are the most basic of allotment supplies that you will need in all the stages of vegetable growth starting from soil preparation right up to harvest. It is important that you choose the correct type of equipment because soil preparation is real hard work and can cause aches, pains, and wastage of time in the absence of the right tools.
Take a close look at the soil you would till. Is it heavy with roots? Do you have to deal with a lot of stones? If so, a strong spade or fork is your first requirement. Next, consider your height because the length of the spade or fork can make a huge difference in your comfort level while working on the soil.
You would also need a watering can, gardening gloves, and a cultivator. Once you have these most basic allotment supplies covered, you may opt for things that will make your life much easier such as raised bedding, fruit cages, maximum and minimum thermometer, and soil testing kits. The list goes on.
Once you have made up your mind on the allotment supplies you would be needing, head to a store you trust. For a more convenient yet cost-effective option visit Mega Trade Store today.
Written by Louie Robinson for Mega Trade Store.
