Famine in 2009 ?

[minestrone]

how much garden do you need to grow for 2 people ?

Milan.

My garden is pretty big, about 30m * 10M which boils down to 3m^2 per person per week which should be plenty, you could probably live on half that.

[milanbenes]

I've got a 30x10 strip at the backend which could be used for this.

are you gonna dig it all yourself or buy a diesel rotavator / small tractor ?

Milan.

[Mich the Tester]

I've got a 30x10 strip at the backend which could be used for this.

are you gonna dig it all yourself or buy a diesel rotavator / small tractor ?

Milan.

A tractor for 300m2? Forget it. Just get out with a spade and dig. If need be (if you're a southern woofter with no muscles) you can hire a small rotavator for a day.

[crimdon]

Gosh.

I'll have 60 yards of lawn to dig up...

Should grow reasonable spuds though.

I seem to remember planting spuds is really hard work. Remember many a back breaking day helping my dad. Plus they take upa lot of space. Better stick to cabbage (winter and spring), sprouts, turnips and the like.

Also a small greenhouse for tomatoes and cannabis would be worth while considering. Or maybe a larger greenhouse and plant half of it with soft fruit like strawberries.

I don't think growing your own stuff is much cheaper, it just tastes loads better. It also needs to be one of your main hobbies.

[Doggy Styles]

I've got a Tesco's in my back garden.

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[minestrone]

Get a rotovator, breaking fresh ground with a fork is never easy. Could take you a couple of days where a rotovator will do a much better job in a few hours. It should be done a couple of times for best results, wait a week inbetween.

[Mich the Tester]

I seem to remember planting spuds is really hard work. Remember many a back breaking day helping my dad. Plus they take upa lot of space. Better stick to cabbage (winter and spring), sprouts, turnips and the like.

Also a small greenhouse for tomatoes and cannabis would be worth while considering. Or maybe a larger greenhouse and plant half of it with soft fruit like strawberries.

I don't think growing your own stuff is much cheaper, it just tastes loads better. It also needs to be one of your main hobbies.

Will turnips provide carbohydrates as effectively as spuds?

[BrilloPad]

Mrs BP and I got an allotment 4 years ago. Had to give it up after a month. My back has never been the same since.

[Moscow Mule]

Mrs BP and I got an allotment 4 years ago. Had to give it up after a month. My back has never been the same since.

Richmond council have closed the waiting list for an allotment. It's currently a 4 year wait.

[minestrone]

When I start I will probably just hand dig a couple of raised beds and build up over a few years. Get a greenhouse as well.

Just need a house first.