Welcome to
Sidegate Lane Allotments
SHED SEASONAL CLOSURE 2026
The shed will remain open on Saturdays and Sundays until the end of October.
The last open day is Sunday 25th October.
It will reopen in the New Year - date to be announced.
AUTUMN SOWING
It's time to start thinking about sowing Broad Beans and Peas for an earlier crop next year. The ideal time to sow these is November or late October. (Too early, and you risk plants getting too tall and being blown over by winter winds).
Ideal varieties for autumn sowing are: Broad Bean Aquadulce and Pea Meteor or Douce Provence. All are available to buy in the shed now.
Other crops that can be sown now include spinach, spring onion (White Lisbon Winter Hardy), radishes and winter lettuce.
HOSEPIPE BAN
The Ban imposed by Anglian Water remains in place until further notice.
The ban applies at home as well as on the allotments.
You may continue to water crops using a watering-can or bucket. Please see the AW website for more information.
Please Note: Some individuals may have an Exemption from the ban. So, if you see someone using a hose, please do not confront them. Instead, if you have concerns, please raise the matter with Field Secretary David or other committee member.
Bonfire and Barbeque Ban
The ban on fires including barbecues and bonfires remains until the end of September.
If you have any questions please speak to your field team or contact the Council on allotments@ipswich.gov.uk
