Hi group,

although been growing veggies in my back garden for some time have just
aquired an allotment or part of an allotment 126 sq m. which I believe is 10
rods by 5 please correct me if I'm wrong.

Although it is not a total nightmare the ground appears to have been turned
over at some stage and then left with the resulting high grass of about 4
inches.
I want to get it ready for planting spring of next year.
Whilst I want it to be as perfect as possible for planting, well turned
over, no weeds no grass, fine soil etc I want to try and be as energy
efficient as possible - I have a lot on in the next 6 months and although
desperate for an allotment want to get it ready in as little time as
possible. Didn't want to give this opportunity up as it is literally dead
mans shoes or the people already established hear one is being given up and
then ring the council and ask to take it over with some people having 3 or 4
allotments - very greedy me thinks!
Anyway back to the chase - any tips on getting the ground ready for spring
next year as efficiently as possible - without getting someone else in to
prepare it after all the joy of home grown veg is the preparation and love
that is put into the soil.
Please be gentle - I have just signed the agreement to post tomorrow and
intend spending tomorrow and friday of this week up on site.

thanks in advance

Alan