Frequently Asked Questions
How much will it cost me to rent an allotment?
How big is an allotment?
Do I have to be an expert gardener to rent an allotment?
How can I find an allotment near me?
How do I go about renting an allotment?
Why are some allotment sites not on your list?
What can and can’t I do with my allotment?
Do I have to cultivate my allotment organically?
How much will it cost me to rent an allotment?
It depends on the size of the allotment, a full allotment will cost around £50 per year, some allotment societies only rent half allotments to new members these will cost around £25 per year. Concessions are available for pensioners, disabled people and those in receipt of benefits.
How big is an allotment?
The average size of allotments varies from site to site, a full allotment will be around 300sq yards.
Do I have to be an expert gardener to rent an allotment?
No, but you have to have time! Most people find that knowledge comes with experience and trial and error. Other plot holders are often more than happy to help. There are also a great number of books on growing fruit and vegetables.
To find out more about how keep a competition winning allotment, visit Annual Allotments Competition Winner’s Hints.
How can I find an allotment near me?
If you live in the city of Machester you can use our Google MapsTM - Find a Plot to locate a site reasonably near you.
How do I go about renting an allotment
Once you have found an allotment site near you contact the secretary of the allotment society which runs the site - contact details are given for each allotment site in our Google MapsTM - Find a Plot.
Why are some allotment sites not on your list?
We only list the allotments in the city of Manchester, if you live in the surrounding boroughs the best place to start is to contact the Leisure Services department of your local council. Alternatively lots of sites are listed on the allotments UK website.
What can and can’t I do with my allotment?
The exact details of what you can and cannot do with your allotment vary slightly from site to site, however the basic idea is that plots should be kept cultivated and tidy, and used mainly for the cultivation of food crops.
Do I have to cultivate my allotment organically?
No, an increasing number of people do use organic techniques, but it is not compulsary!
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