HOW DOES AN UNUSED PLOT BECOME A SUCCESSFUL BIOGARDEN?

We wanted to make it eco-friendly and sustainable in the long term, which is why cultivation is done with environmentally friendly, regenerative farming methods, a combination of foil house and open-field production. Vegetables include lettuce, arugula, carrots, beets, and butter radishes. The garden contributes to making healthy food based on short supply chains widely available and, thanks to regenerative farming, to improving biodiversity and soil structure.

 

We wanted to make it educational and social, which is why we find it important to set an example for future generations with organic farming and bring nature closer to families living in urban environments. From the point of view of children's proper development, a balanced diet is extremely important, one of the main pillars of which is the regular consumption of vegetables. Therefore, an educational program is also connected to the organic garden, which, in cooperation with local schools, presents children with the joys of gardening in a playful way. From May 2023, the approximately 100 m2 educational garden awaits children, who can learn about the season's fruits and vegetables, composting methods, and planting seedlings, in an open-air area divided into 3 parts. We are also preparing workshops for adults, where those interested can learn about the basics of modern organic gardening.

 

We wanted to make it economically profitable, so an essential part of the project is the agreement with Auchan Hungary, who, as part of the cooperation, undertook to deliver the produced organic vegetables to consumers at an affordable price. The products are sold under the Palánta brand in a specific selection of products within the framework of Auchan's Farm to Table program.