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 February

• In most places, especially on dry soil, it might have been possible by now to dig ground for vegetables, or i tmight have been done in autumn or witner.
• It is a good time to put in permanent vegetables such as rhubarb, globe artichokes and asparagus.
• Asparagus crowns are sometimes offered for sale about now and they should be planted as fresh as possible in well-drained soil in a sunny position.
• Plant garlic and shallot sets, if the ground is dry enough to cultivate.
• Sow seeds of early varieties of cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, lettuce and onions in a tunnel or glasshouse  to plant out for early crops.
• New fruit trees should be planted as soon as possible.
• Pruning of apple and pear trees and blackcurrant bushes should be completed within a couple of weeks.

This month's recipe

Rhubarb & Vanilla Jam - Rhubarb is just about in season and time to get cracking at making some delicious jam

In Season - February

• Brussels Sprouts, Cabbages, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Chard, Chicory, Lettuce, Rhubarb, Spinach, Salsify, Turnips, Purple sprouting broccoli, Mussels, Clams, Cockles, Native Oysters, Scallops, Sea Bass, Turbot, Venison, Winkles

Local Suppliers

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
• 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
• Free manure - you must have trailer / container / bags for filling to collect - local supplier of horse manure Carmel Fegan. Email: cfegan05@gmail.com or contact 087 9681826

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