Farmers Markets in Prague

The growing popularity of farmers markets in Prague is a clear indication of increased interest that Prague residents are taking in the origin and quality of their food. Due to the poor quality of food and rather abysmal customer service often found in supermarkets in the Czech Republic, many residents of Prague are turning to local farmers markets for a higher quality, fresh, and fun shopping experience. Service with a smile is ubiquitous, and shoppers have the added interest of getting to talk with the farmers, bakers, dairymen, butchers, fishermen, brewmasters, and other producers directly. These producers, although typically busy dealing with the bustling crowds of shoppers, are happy to talk shop. Stories and information about the care of their animals, growing methods used for their crops, origin of the baking ingredients they use, or the fact that the recipe for the cakes were passed down from their great-grandmother, etc, can often be heard when walking through the market, and this knowledge benefits the community. At a farmers market, you can feel free to ask questions about the products you are buying- what to cook those mushrooms with, how best to care for your new tomato vine, or exactly how much sunshine those new petunias need. Many sellers speak a smattering of languages besides Czech, but communication by sign language seems to work just as well for non-Czech speakers. With the peace of mind derived from knowing that they are benefitting not only the local market and economy, but also the environment, shoppers are thrilled to know that they are getting the freshest products without the added preservatives or other unmentionables. With market locations conveniently placed around the city, and concentrated in the city center, you can find excellent farmers markets in Náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrad, Náplavka on the riverbank at Rašínovo Nábřeží near Palackého Náměstí, and Kubánské Náměstí, as well as at Vítězné Square in Prague 6, Pod Platany in Prague 8, Sluneční Square in Prague 13, Rajská Zahrada and Černý Most in Prague 14, and the newest addition at Tylovo Náměstí just off of I.P. Pavlova in Prague 2. Markets run on Saturday mornings during the warmer months, while other days during the week as well as exact months of operation vary by location. For further information: www.farmarsketrziste.cz, www.trhytylak.cz

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