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Growing vegetables year-round on an allotment requires careful planning and crop rotation. In spring, plant early crops like radishes, lettuce, and peas. As summer approaches, focus on tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, and zucchini. Autumn is ideal for planting hardy vegetables such as kale, carrots, and cabbage. During winter, utilize cold frames and cloches to protect winter crops like spinach, leeks, and winter lettuce.

Succession planting ensures continuous harvests, while green manures and compost maintain soil fertility. Selecting frost-resistant varieties and using season extenders, like row covers, help keep the allotment productive throughout the year. This approach maximizes yield and ensures a steady supply of fresh produce.