On 04/11/2015 12:48, john west wrote:
Just recently taken over someones Allotment plot that has a good coating
of grass.

What is the easiest way of getting it ready for planting please?

Should i just try to shave off the turf with a spade or do i need to
turn the turf upside down with a fork?

Grateful for suggestions please?

If it is reasonably thick turf; rather than soil with a bit of grass on
it; and you have a reasonable depth of soil, then I'd skin off the top
inch and build a turf wall by layering the turf face down, left for a
couple of years you will have a good supply of quality loam for potting
etc..