Allotment Plot size preference.

If you where thinking of taking on an allotment plot, which size would you want to rent?

The standard allotment plot size is 250 sq metres or roughly the size of a doubles Tennis court, would you want a plot that size or just half of that?

Bear in mind you would probably want to have a shed and/or greenhouse/polytunnel and maybe a compost heap too.

So which size would you want, full or half plot?

 

I could of posted this poll in the allotments section of the site, but would most probably have got the opinion of existing plot holders, the results here are important for me.

Even if you do not intend to ever rent an allotment plot, I would value your taking part in the poll to assess public feeling to the overall size of allotment plots in this modern age, so please vote, leave a few words etc..

Many thanks!

Steve...

 

Hi @Steve R I don't grow things but if I was able to it would only be half plot...just needing a shed and ground mainly for veg

 

I'm surprised more people haven't voted in this!

 

It might be that it's already been done before

 

Neither would suffice as we currentley rent approx. 0.6 of an acre/ 2,500 m2 (Yes, that's the equivalent of 10 full size plots).

 

wow, I hope you dont mind me asking - does that cover most of your food needs?

 

No, only certain fruit and veg for all too short seasons, but it allows me to indulge in my hobby.

 

Gail...could you direct me to where it has been done before please?

Steve...

 

Hi Steve...just checked mate and it looks like yours is the first done as nothing is showing

 

I'm not likely to ever take on an allotment, but if I were to then I would go for the full size, thus allowing for greenhouse, shed, paths, compost area and even the option of a poly tunnel....not forgetting the important role of a seating area!

 

Good, I could not find any either before I posted this..

Steve...