Field rental in Jinonice: You can grow your own vegetables on almost 2 hectares
The Metrofarm project was established in 2019 on an abandoned brownfield in Prague-Holešovice. The project was then founded by Štěpán Říha, who first parked a caravan on the brownfield, then a caravan, and settled permanently in the garden. “Gradually more people and animals were added and in another by 2020 we already had 70 hens, a flock of sheep and dairy goats, buzzing hives, quails and more than 100 enthusiastic gardeners“Says Štěpán.
The project grew slowly, but there was a bad news – a resignation from the land in Holešovice. Fortunately, a new place was found on the nearby Imperial Island. “In the next 2021 people from the area quickly dismantled all 170 individual flower beds. Vendy came to us and a community field was created, which lived not only us but also Mr.produced the first vegetables and fruits for sale”Says Štěpán.
Expansion to Jinonice
The premises on Císařská louka became insufficient, so in cooperation with the capital, the project acquired additional land – this time in Jinonice near the Prokop Valley. “In Jinonice we are not only building another community garden, but we also learn farming and grazing goats and sheep on the large meadows around the Prokop Valley, ”explains Štěpán. And it is for the newly emerging community garden with a farm that similar enthusiasts are now looking for.
Those interested can choose from several options for how to get involved. Who prefers individual gardening, you can rent your own fields ranging in size from 1 to 200 square meters. “When farming, you will have access to shared hand tools and small motor machines, as well as information and advice from the main farmer. We will also be happy to help you arrange seeds and seedlings. Field facilities are also waiting for you in the field this yearfence to protect your sprouts or fireplace, lists Štěpán, who is also the main coordinator in Jinonice.
Who is not interested in their own field or flower bed, can join the community farm under the leadership of the main farmer. The advantage is that under the guidance of more experienced growers it is possible to acquire new skills and, of course, a share of the sprouts for the work done. This year it is planned to plant potatoes, corn, pumpkins, flowers or herbs.
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Author: MetroFarm