I have a new allotment! But need to get planting!

[thecornflake]

So after a 2 year wait (lost last lottie when we moved counties) I have just got a new allotment. Its in reasonable condition as the last person is moving away rather than it being taken back after being neglected. Its large, and I need to get some things in fairly soon so I'm thinking quite a few potatoes and then ordering some plug plants rather than starting from seed. Any recommendations on good space filling plants that would be good to go in? Sweetcorn, brocolli, climbing beans, courgette and squash are already on the list. Will post a couple of pics when I get a chance

[rustylady]

Cabbages, Kale, Purple Sprouting Broccoli for next Spring, Leeks.

[thecornflake]

Cabbages, Kale, Purple Sprouting Broccoli for next Spring, Leeks.

Thanks for the suggestions, also busy hunting done large quantities of cardboard as I think it's going to be unrealistic to use the entire plot this year

[Stacey Steve]

Get a shed.

There is nothing worse than working for half an hour and it starts to rain. The temptatiion is to say call it a day and go home, only for the sun to shine for the rest of tha day

[thecornflake]

It turns out they gave me the wrong plot number to look at, same situation but its a much smaller size. I'm guessing but I'd say it's around 10ft by 30-40ft maybe. Took it anyway as theres no others and will get pics and measurements at the weekend. Still need to get some plants in quick, and yes probably some green manure, but dont think a shed is justified. Will probably get a bivvy tent thing like one I used to have for night fishing as an emergency shelter and somewhere to knock up a cup of tea

Permaculture idea is going to be more challenging on a smaller plot but I intend to give it a go if I can.