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Start an allotment

  • Your straightforward guide to starting an allotment: practical advice from Which?
  • Cut your supermarket bills and get healthy by growing your own organic fruit and veg
  • Tips on how to find an allotment, what to do if there isn't one in your area, and what to look for

What's in this guide

Why have an allotment?

Discover the benefits of growing your own fresh, organic food on an allotment plot

How to get an allotment

If you like the idea of an allotment but don't know where to start, follow our simple guide.

Allotments under threat

Many allotments risk being replaced by housing or car parks - we explain how to protect them.