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Old 15-08-2010, 12:35 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
David WE Roberts[_2_] David WE Roberts[_2_] is offline
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Default Overwinter an allotment - green manure?

In a couple of months we are off on a 'world tour' until next spring so we
won't be able to do anything to the allotment over autumn/winter/spring.

It would be nice to find a strategy which made the best of this fallow
period.
I presume the alternative is to spray with a weed killer after we have
lifted everything then hope that the plot doesn't get too rampant over
winter.

I have seen several mentions of 'green manure' which sounds like a good
idea.

Are there any recommendations for something which can be planted late
September/early October which will cover the plot without encroaching on our
neighbours and can be dug in after Easter next year?

TIA

Dave R

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No plan survives contact with the enemy.
[Not even bunny]

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