Community plots are becoming increasingly popular in Prague, offering residents the opportunity to grow their own herbs, vegetables, or potatoes. These areas are created on unused urban land and promote sustainable agriculture. Various projects, such as MetroFarm and Na Polská, allow interested individuals to lease a piece of land, contributing to the city’s green development.
In Prague, residents can grow their own herbs, vegetables, or potatoes not only in urban community gardens but also on agricultural land. These fields are located on unused areas that typically belong to the municipality. Since October this year, individuals have been able to rent part of a field in Letňany, for example, where up to 20 hectares are available. Projects like MetroFarm and the Na Polská community garden cater to those who wish to cultivate their own ‘bed’.
In some areas, all the fields are already occupied, while others still have plots available for rent. In addition to fields in Jinonice, growers in Prague can also search for plots through the MetroFarm project, such as those on Císařský ostrov or, more recently, in Letňany, where numerous fields are available. Each location provides communal facilities and the necessary gardening equipment.
“People are interested. In Jinonice, for example, where we have been for three years, we have forty fields, and there is no longer enough capacity. That’s why we are considering where we can accommodate more people. However, we have been able to meet all requests so far. We also aim to train people in organic farming,” said project coordinator Štěpán Říha in an interview with ČT24.
According to Prague City Hall spokesman Vít Hofman, the capital leases fields to revitalize unused agricultural land. “Our goal is not to let the land lie fallow, but to utilize it. The way to achieve this is through sustainable cultivation,” Hofman concluded.
