Mains water
The Mains water has now been switched back on for the site.
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Mains Water Has Now Been Turned Back On Sunday 8th March 2026
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Cow Manure
we have now had a delivery of cow manure.
Due to miss use in the past manure will be avaliable for sale on a Saturday and Sunday when Gwen and Tsampica are on stores dutys 9-12. Let them know if you are taking the manure .You can pay them. It will be a £1 per barrow.
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Seed Potatoes have arrived and are ready for collection
Dear members
Seed potatoes have arrived and are ready for collection. Gwen will be on site today . She has asked me to let members know also when she is on site during the week if you see her you can collect your seed potatoes. Also Gwen is doing the stores 9-12 every Saturday and Tsampica on a Sunday 9-12 for seed potatoes collections or other stores stock that you can purchase.
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Pathways – Between Plots
Path ways between plots must be maintained
To All Plot Members
Just a reminder that pathways have to be clear for access. It is the responsibility of plot holders to keep the grass cut on adjacent paths between plots to keep the site well maintained.
Thank you
Old Lane Allotments Committee
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Contact Details
CONTACT DETAILS
DEAR PLOT MEMBERS
If anyone changes their home address, mobile telephone number, or E mail details, please can you let one of the committee members know as soon as possible. It is imperative that are records are correct for the site working alongside Leeds City Council.
OLD LANE ALLOTMENTS ASSOCIATION
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Vegetable Growing – March
March they say is when the growing season really starts to take off, definitely on a windowsill, in the greenhouse or grow tunnel. Outside is possible too, but as we all know it becomes dependent on the weather. Ideally the soil temperature should be over 10 degrees Celsius. March is also the time when the weeds start to spring up, so the hoe becomes an everyday tool in use. Also slugs & snails seem to emerge. Controlling them early in the season can have a big impact later on by disrupting the breeding numbers.
What you could grow in March in the greenhouse, broad beans, Brussels sprouts, Leeks, broccoli, salad leaves, radish, lettuce, onions, peas, globe artichokes, spring onions, summer cabbage, celery, early cauliflowers, cress. Also start off at home in the house, tomatoes, cucumbers & peppers.
Direct sow in March under cloches if the weather is inclement (bad), beetroot, carrots, parsnips, early turnips, onion sets,shallots, chitted potatoes, swedes, Garlic.
Remember to always read your instructions on seed packets.
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Seed Potatoes have arrived and are ready for collection
Dear members
Seed potatoes have arrived and are ready for collection. Gwen will be on site today for another couple of hours. She has asked me to let members know also when she is on site during the week if you see her you can collect your seed potatoes. She will also be avaliable next Saturday 7th March for members to collect. A big thankyou to Gwen and Tsampica with weighing and sorting the seed potatoes into 4kg bags
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Plot inspections will be taking place the 1st week in March
Dear All,
As you are all aware we carry out plot inspections every month during the growing season. These will start the first week in March as we enter in to spring. Making sure members are getting there land ready for this years growing season.The weather has not been too kind to us lately.
Thankyou
Old Lane Allotments (Committee)
Wood Chippings
Dear Members
For those members that are unaware we had a delivery of wood chippings they are situated at the bottom car park Old Lane entrance . They are a great way to create a path on your plot for walking on. They are free of charge who ever wants any
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New Stores Opening Days & Times for the 2026 Growing Season
Following discussions at the last committee meeting we have decided to only open our stores shop on a weekend ,Saturday & Sunday for the 2026 growing season the times will be 9am – 12 o clock.
THE STORES WILL RE OPEN THE 1ST WEEK IN MARCH
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