Turning over the field

[OverWyreGrower]

We had hoped to have ploughed our field up by now (its all weeds and grass) so that we can re-seed half with proper grass and make the other half into beds/fruit areas/compost areas etc.

Sadly with all the rain and a distinct lask of money (due to 2 plumbing emergencies!) we've not been able to hire the petrol-thingy to do this

I'd hoped to get it done before the frosts in December/January, but I really don't see this happening.

Is January/February too late to plough the field up?

If we got a half decent weekend, I think we could probably do it. I think I could get away with not planting in there until after that, and use some of my smaller "garden" beds for anything I need.

Thanks

OWG
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[Crazy Chickie]

The frost helps break up the ground and kill off pests, but its not the end of the world if you do it in the new year. I dug my (much wee'er) veggie plots in feb. last year and the veg all came up fine.

[beefy]

Jan / Feb is not to late .Just make sure the ground is dry cos if its wet you do more harm than good

[Alice]

No problem to plough in Jan/ Feb OWG. I'll be ploughing with a 1RB (spade) long after that and expect to get good results. Good luck to both of us !

[sewer rat]

OWG
As Beefy says, just make sure that the ground is dry when you do it - or at least not soaking wet, or you will only assist in the creation of an impermeable pan. Ploughing is okay at most times of year, so Jan or Feb is not a problem - but if you have to wait an extra month to get the ground dry, then my advice would be to wait.