Anthony wrote in message
I'm asking for a relative who has a large(ish) allotment. He would like to
know what can be done in winter on the allotment eg: preperation, which
veg
to plant and which veg to plant that will grow over the winter. We live in
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
Any websites on this specific time of year would be great I've googled
but not found much tbh, either that or I'm missing something.

Plants that grow over the winter...

Garlic...planted Sept will crop June/July.
Leek.... bit late to plant now but it might just work.
Brussels Sprout.... Should already be a foot tall and will crop all winter
if you choose the right varieties. (Trafalgar, Icarus)
Winter Cabbage.... Again, should already be in but you could try planting
some and will crop during winter. (Winter Tundra)
Savoy Cabbage....as above.
Winter Cauliflowers.... (Walcheren Winter Armardo April) Again, should
already be in and normally crop about April... the best cauliflower crop to
grow as there are no pests about. Nice clean heads. Freeze for use later.
Broccoli....(Christmas Marvel) again, should be in now.

Work to do during winter...

Thorough clean up.
Winter digging... dig the plot in early winter (depends on soil though) let
the frost get to it to break it up.
Incorporate manure (and spread lime if necessary).
Order seeds for the coming season (the best bit) :-)
Cut pea sticks (if you can find a suitable hedge etc)
Cut new Bean Poles (as above)


--
Bob

www.pooleygreengrowers.org.uk/ about an Allotment site in
Runnymede fighting for it's existence.