Spring is here!
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008Perhaps the most useful tool for the allotment is the hoe.Regular use of the hoe will keep your allotment weed free.
Yes, it really can! An elderly allotment holder gave me the tip to use the hoe before your can see the weeds and this was good advice.
Weeds are in competition with your crops for water and nutrients from the soil so get rid of them.
The hoe also helps keep your ground moist by moving the surface of the soil and destroying cracks which cause it to dry out.
Finally, the hoe plays a vital role in planting out seeds. Simply use it to draw out a drill along your string marker, sew your seeds and cover them with soil with your rake.
Good gardening!
Andrew Hawkins, Chairman