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Topic ID 5106
23/02/2010 by Matt
I want to grow some Rhurbarb......
...(and other vegetables) on a small cottage industry scale. An allotmwent wouldn't be big enough so I was thinking of renting a small field....but a bit of Google action hasn't thrown any light as to where I would find some to rent.
Does anyone have any advice pls. I live in Hertford so something on the immediate outskirts would be good.
Thanks in advance.
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Reply ID 72195
23/02/2010 by Marilyn
No idea really but how about ringing round the local farms?
Reply ID 72196
23/02/2010 by Ewoowar
Or you could try the council.
Reply ID 72197
23/02/2010 by codek2
if you do find somewhere, bear in mind that if it's currently pasture, you can't necessarily turn that into land for crops due to planning and change of use.
Also; Rhubarb itself is usually grown commercially indoors, and outdoor grown has little value, hopefully you already have an outlet idea for it.
Maybe try landshare? Although it sounds like you need more space than that.
Finally; Try posting on the various village notice boards - you never know your luck - certainly thats more likely to get you in touch with the tennants/land owners. Although land around here seems to be in demand for horses more than anything else!
Dan
Reply ID 72199
23/02/2010 by Matt
good advice all, certainly food for thought, many thanks.
Reply ID 72215
24/02/2010 by Mr P
I had an allotment, so my advice for growing on this scale is that it will be a full-time job. Good luck.
Reply ID 72219
24/02/2010 by Hugh
My friend who is a Bedfordshire farmer says either contact a farmer direct or use a Land Agent.
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