Forge Farm Allotments Association Recent changes have been introduced to the rules relating to the cultivation of plots from the Birmingham and District Allotments Confederation. These minimum standards have been designed to ensure the fair use and pleasure of the allotments for all plot holders. Forge Farm Allotments Association have interpreted the guidelines for your convenience and are set out as follows.
Minimum Standards of Plot Cultivation The majority of the plot should be available for cultivation with the rest being allocated to sheds and / or greenhouse / polytunnel, compost bins etc.
The majority of the plot should be fully cultivated within a complete growing season.
Full cultivation means:
The plot is in readiness for growing.
The plot is well stocked with growing produce relevant to the time of year.
The plot is in the process of being prepared for the following crops or season.
Plots must be kept weed free which means:
a) Weed seed heads should be removed before they have set seed.
b) Pernicious weeds such as bindweed, couch grass, brambles, nettles should be controlled before they have spread.
c) Removal of long grass which may harbour slugs, snails etc.
Paths should be kept trimmed and free of obstructions.
The fertility of the soil should be maintained. This can be achieved by incorporating manure or other organic material eg garden compost.
Your plot should be used to grow fruit, vegetables and a variety of flowers if space allows.
If you need any help or advice with your plot please contact a committee member.
Remember you may lose your plot if you fail to maintain a good standard of cultivation.