Probably the best allotments in England
Smitham Allotments Society is a self-managed site in Chipstead Valley in the south of the London Borough of Croydon.
Gardening Diary
September is potato time! Up until now most lifting of potatoes has been for immediate or short-term use but this month all the remaining potatoes are lifted and stored in a frost-free place. Properly stored they should last until the spring. I find that waxy late main-crop such as Pink Fir Apple last until the new seasons first earlies can be harvested in June! …
October has a real end of season feel. Frosts are more than likely so the allotment is emptied of all tender crops. The last of the fruits of the season are harvested this month and many plotholders now disappear for the winter…
However, there is still a lot of productive work to do! …
Summer Bounty
What a year! This is Lucas's haul today and not only has he got a good crop of aubergines but the water melon must be a first.
Best Plot Competition
Sunday 23 August was the perfect day to have a barbecue and present the cups for our best plot competition which was won by Jeremy. Corina, with her two half plots, won both best newcomer and best half plot.
Summer 2025
It's been a pretty miserable year for veg but the fruit has been magnificent!
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