Turvey Allotments

Information

Turvey allotments are owned and run by Fingal County Council in north county Dublin. Turvey allotments are situated on the Donabate / Portrane penninsula in Fingal. There are 232 plots - click here to see the layout map >>

For more information about the Land - click here >>

If you wish to apply for an allotment - please contact Fingal Co Co on (01) 890 5000 or email allotments@fingalcoco.ie. Also check the current council status on allotment availability by clicking here>>>

What to do in May

• Spray apple and pear trees for apple or pear scab disease and check for greenflies.
• Sowing of vegetables can continue if the ground is dry enough, especially  french beans, summer turnips, carrots, peas and salad crops.
• Repeat sowings of those sown early, such as lettuce. radish and peas, can be made.
• Thin out vegetable seedlings that have reached suitable size.
• Sow cabbage and cauliflower for autumn and winter.
• Sweet corn and runner beans can be sown directly outdoors but, with outdoor sowing of these tender crops, a lot depends on the summer weather for success.
•  (source http://www.garden.ie/gardencare.aspx )

This month's recipe

Asparagus cream pasta - A delicious recipe to use asparagus now in season, combine with pasta and a little cream - food for the soul.

In Season - May

• Asparagus, Aubergines, Beetroot, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Mushrooms, Onions, Pak Choi, New Potatoes, Rhubarb, Shallots, Spinach, Scallions, Peppers, Radish, Rocket, Lettuce,

Local Business

We like to promote and support growers, suppliers and any small business in our area. From organic and free range farms, garden centres, to your friendly local mechanic. The list below brings you direct to the suppliers with contact details. If you would like to add your business here, please contact us.

• Free range meat / poultry - Delicious beef, pork, poultry available from your local butcher, Derek Behan (Family Butchers, Portrane Road, Donabate). Ph: 8435749. Derek also sells at the Donabate Local Market on Saturday's.
• Free range meat - lamb or turkey (when in season) - Fieldstown Farm
• Holistic Health & Healing: For a totally organic experience and approach to health, Tower Therapy located in Portrane - 5 mins from the allotments. Contact Antoinette on (01) 895 8589.
• Mechanic - Your local mechanic - Donabate area - www.bgautorepairs.com - Ph: 086 2552251
• Garden Centres / Allotment Supplies - Tully Nurseries (10% discount) I Jones I Whites Agri

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