IMPORTANT NOTICE TO MEMBERS
AUTUMN-PLANTED ONIONS & GARLIC 2026
Autumn-planting onions, shallots and garlic are expected to be in very short supply this year
due to the severe dry weather in Holland.
Wholesalers are asking for immediate orders for the limited stock that is available now.
For this reason, there will be no opportunity to pre-order through the shop or by personal email as in previous years.
I am therefore ordering stock now, while it is still available, based on previous years’ orders.
Delivery is expected in early to mid-September 2026, as usual.
An email will be sent, and notices will be placed on the gates, once delivery has been received at the Society shop.
Stock will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Once it is sold, there will be no more available this year.
For your information, I will be ordering the following varieties:
Yellow onions: Shakespeare / Autumn Champion
Shallot: Yellow Moon
Garlic: White Themidrome
New for this year: I would appreciate feedback if you grow these.
Red onion: Red Winter
USEFUL LINKS
British Bee Keepers Association
National Allotment Society (NAS)
Seed Suppliers
- Dobies
- DT Brown
- Kings
Soft Fruit & Fruit Trees
- Ken Muir
WELCOME TO OUR WEBSITE!
About Romford Smallholders Society:
Formed in 1911, we have been providing allotments at our site in Romford for over 100 years. We welcome every gardener from complete novices to prize winners. We manage our site on behalf of The London Borough of Havering and have plots starting from just 76 sq m. Our site is located between Pretoria Road, Romford & Jubilee Avenue, Romford. From October 2022 we will be charging £5.50 per rod (25 sq m) so our smallest plots will be £16.50 and the largest £55 per year.
Please CLICK HERE to see our exact location.
MEMBERS AREA
The members area is exclusive content for plot holders using our site. You will need to register and log in to see this content. You can sign up or log in by CLICKING HERE or alternatively you can click the members area above. Admin will approve your request to log into the members area providing you are a plot holder on site.
TRADING STORE
Our trading store is open every Saturday from 11am until 1pm and Sunday from 10am to midday between February and November. We have great products with amazing prices in the store. For more information on our trading store
JOIN OUR WAITING LIST
To join our waiting list please use the link below to our application form for a plot. Please note that the terms of our lease with Havering Council now requires us to give priority to applicants who live closest to our site; so applicants who live a considerable distance from us may also wish to join the waiting list of their nearest allotment society. We cannot accept applicants from outside the London Borough of Havering.
