Moving to a new plot

[Binky]

I have the opportunity to move to another plot on our allotment site. It is a bit bigger and in a better location. I hope to be able to negotiate keeping part of my existing plot until my overwintering crops mature. But if I can’t, do you think it is feasible to move my overwintering onions (Radar and Electric, both Sets) and broad beans (Super Acquadulce)? They are all coming along very nicely.

[peter]

Provided you move the onions on a good lump of soil with all their roots intact the should be ok, the broad beans I'm less sure.

[Beryl]

I've never known anyone move a whole crop before but if you are going to loose them its worth a try. I would remove them with a good root ball and replant straight away if you can. May set them back a little but if the weather is mild I don't see why not. It would be interesting to know if it can be done successfully. If not perhaps you could do a deal with the new plotholder. B. Beans could be potted up and planted out again in the Spring.

Best of luck with the new plot.

Beryl.

[Stephen]

How about making friends with the incoming tennant and doing a deal so that you don't have to move them?
Crop-share?
Loan a bit of ground to them for a crop?