I've got an alotment
First i've weeded the ground.
Then someone has gone over with the rotavator.
I've put lots of cowmuc on. And i've started planting cabage, sprouts, cauliflower and potatoes, leeks and more which i can't remember.
You need to protect the plants with like chickenwire, or a net. Sticks on the side and put the net over. Then you could throw some slugpallets down. This will protect your veg from birds and slugs.
Good luck. This is my first time, but i'm doing it on a big alotmentsight. I'm getting loads of hints and tips.