Hi from Cambridge

[Eyren]

Hi all! My name's Anne, and I live on the outskirts of Cambridge. I only have a small garden, but about eighteen months ago I managed to get a 3-pole plot on the local allotments, and I've been an avid reader of GYO ever since. Not sure why I haven't joined the forum before now - anyway I thought the new season would be a good time to pick up some tips and advice

[TPeers]

Welcome! Ask away. We're generally friendly.

Terry

[Paul Wagland]

Hi Anne, welcome to the 'vine.

Remind us all what poles are in new money...? I can barely manage rods

[terrier]

I think a pole, a rod and a perch are all the same animal. 5.5 yards.

Does that sound about right Eyren, welcome to GYO anyway

[Eyren]

Hi Anne, welcome to the 'vine.

Remind us all what poles are in new money...? I can barely manage rods

A pole is 5.5 yards, or about 5m, but in allotment terms a "pole" is actually a square pole, which is about 30 sq yards or 25 sq m. A standard ten-pole plot is 30ft x 100ft.

Thus, my 3-pole plot is about 30ft x 30ft or 10m x 10m - plenty big enough for a beginner

[lainey lou]

A pole is 5.5 yards, or about 5m, but in allotment terms a "pole" is actually a square pole, which is about 30 sq yards or 25 sq m. A standard ten-pole plot is 30ft x 100ft.

Mine brain hurts!
Hello Eyren and welcome!

[Nessie]

Hallo from another new person!
And another big thank you for your great bantam advice!
Hope u find the forum as good as I do! It's fab!