Hi People!
We have joined in with some friends on an allotment plot, around 120m2 (32m long, about 4m wide).
They would all like to go no-dig.
This would not be my preferred choice except for seeing the success some of you have with no-till. The results obtained have changed my mind on the subject and I would like to pick your brains for how to proceed.
The soil is quite heavy clay and on an incline although it does face the morning sun fairly well.
I am thinking of making a poly tunnel near the top for chilli plants, tomatoes and other things that like the warm, does anyone know where to source cheap or good poly plastic? (we have a fair amount of spare construction wood left there by the previous people)
A cheap poly tunnel kit would also do, it would not have to last more than this year and the next.
But mainly, I am posting to get tips on how to start conditioning the soil for planting. We have access to lots of free partially rotted leaves and have topped two of the beds with a mix of that and some well rotted dark stuff (not sure what it is, was done before we joined forces but looks dark and full of nutrients).
I will take a walk up there now and take some pictures to post.