Czechs have long tradition of homegrown foods – but why is trend on rise now?

Radio Prague International - latest articles · Oct 9, 2026 · 5m

Czechs are among the leading nations in Europe when it comes t o growing food at home . Indeed, a CVVM survey published this week found that no less than 70 percent of people in Czechia cultivate their own fruit and veg – 62 percent in their gardens and 8 percent on their balconies. But why is this practice so common? I spoke to Jan Vávra, an academic who does research in this area.