Best products from r/Allotment

We found 6 comments on r/Allotment discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 6 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.

1. MISOL 12V Timer Switch Timer Controller LCD display,program/programmable timer switch,25A amps

Features:

timer switch(12v)
The unite can automatically connect and shut the power of the equipment according to the fixed control process and time. It has advantages of wide use range, convenient installing, and working reliably, so it is used widely in sorts of lamps, lighting equipment, production equipment, TV equipment and home holder powers.
Technical Parameter:
Voltage 12v
Clock error: less than +/-2 sec/ day
Voltage scope: 80%-110%
Ambient Temperature: -10 - 50cel.degree
Capacitance load Resistance 25A
Relative humidity: less than 95%
Consumed power: less than 5VA
Installation type: Guide rail / wall hanging
Timing range: 1 minute ¨C 168 hours
Programmable number: 16 sets
Size 120*72*50mm
Package: 1 * Micro-computer timer switch (12v) 2 * English Manual

MISOL 12V Timer Switch Timer Controller LCD display,program/programmable timer switch,25A amps

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2. Vegetable Growing Month-By-Month

Features:

New
Mint Condition
Dispatch same day for order received before 12 noon
Guaranteed packaging
No quibbles returns

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3. Allotment Handbook: The Beginners' Guide to Growing Crops in a Small Place

Features:

The Beatles- Abbey Road [50th Anniversary] (3CD/BluRay Super Deluxe)

Allotment Handbook: The Beginners' Guide to Growing Crops in a Small Place

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u/lebski88 · 2 pointsr/Allotment

I have an off grid watering system in my greenhouse. The parts are:

Water butts - filled from rain / buckets when I run out
A 12v pump. At first I used a cheap bilge pump but although it moved an amazing amount of water, it wasn't great at lifting water or dealing with restricted flow. I also don't think it would appreciate the switching long term. https://www.amazon.co.uk/SEAFLO-11-6-Water-System-Pump/dp/B01N1GKIDT/ref=cts_sp_2_vtp This pump can also run high pressure sprayers if you so fancy although personally I think that's just a good way to increase humidity and waste water.
12v lead acid batteries
Solar charge controller
Solar panel
12v 40amp mechanical relay for switching the pump on and off (peak draw seems to be high enough to trip out the supposed 20amp relay in my timer)
12v programmable timer - https://www.amazon.co.uk/MISOL-Controller-display-program-programmable/dp/B0090MTLFO/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=12v+programmable+timer&amp;qid=1563873158&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-7
A soaker hose - I use a gardena one. I split this into a few different lines to allow control over flow for different types of plants. I also have a hose setup for individual watering.

Originally I tried using those little sprayers but I found them far too unreliable for my use. I want it to work without worrying that I'm not there. I also did have a solenoid valve before the hose line so that it didn't empty when switched off but this failed after about a month and I decided that fewer moving parts was better. Particularly having moved to a soaker hose where getting air in the line is both inevitable and not really a big deal.

I'm considering replacing the timer with an arduino with a little cell transmitter to send data home and allow me to switch it on remotely. I'd highly recommend an arduino over a pi as it uses massively less power. It's instantly on and can hibernate at almost 0 power use.

I'm also considering adding a fan to move extra air during the hottest parts of the day - although currently just removing the door seems to be working OK.

u/howaboutcleveland · 2 pointsr/Allotment

I haven't watched the video but my tips are to watch where the sun rises and sets - if there's a shady patch use that for a compost heap, shed etc, Dig up all the weeds, don't just put a rotovator on it, you won't get rid of them that way. Apply lots of good quality manure and let the frost and worms take it down into the soil.

Regarding crops - think about what you actually like to eat. There's no point growing stuff that no one likes and you'd be surprised at how many people grow stuff for the sake of it. If you know what was grown in certain areas of the plot this past season then don't grow the same thing in the same place next year. Crop rotation is important. If you don't know then you'll just have to start at year zero.

This is a good book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vegetable-Growing-Month-Month-earth/dp/0716021897

u/jacydo · 1 pointr/Allotment

Thanks! Just seen DK's 'Allotment Handbook' is also reduced to £5.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Allotment-Handbook-DK/dp/1409382982/

u/MrPinky79 · 2 pointsr/Allotment

If you need a greenhouse I would buy this get dome kit or I can would get this biodynamic calendar

Best products from r/Allotment

1. MISOL 12V Timer Switch Timer Controller LCD display,program/programmable timer switch,25A amps

2. Vegetable Growing Month-By-Month

3. Allotment Handbook: The Beginners' Guide to Growing Crops in a Small Place

4. The Maria Thun Biodynamic Calendar 2020: 2020

5. Hubs Geodesic Dome Kit

6. Neudorff 800g Sluggo Slug and Snail Killer

Top comments mentioning products on r/Allotment:

Summary

1. MISOL 12V Timer Switch Timer Controller LCD display,program/programmable timer switch,25A amps

2. Vegetable Growing Month-By-Month

3. Allotment Handbook: The Beginners' Guide to Growing Crops in a Small Place

4. The Maria Thun Biodynamic Calendar 2020: 2020

5. Hubs Geodesic Dome Kit

6. Neudorff 800g Sluggo Slug and Snail Killer