Why were dachas in the USSR divided into 6 hundredths: it was done for a reason
In Soviet times, plots of 6 acres were given out for summer cottages.
Moreover, the plot was divided in this way for a reason and everything was carefully calculated.
Agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh spoke about this in more detail.
Why exactly six?
This decision was based on a rational approach.
The division of land into such a number of hundred square meters was calculated by mathematicians and agronomists.
They calculated that a plot of this size would be enough to provide a harvest for the average family.
It was assumed that the yield on a smaller plot might not be enough, but with a larger area there might be a surplus.
In the 1940s, scientist Vitaly Edelstein published a book devoted to this issue.
He described which plants are best to grow and what their quantity should be.
Onions, potatoes and carrots were named among the most important vegetables.
He also calculated how much land would be needed to grow vegetables.
Earlier, the expert explained why dill seeds should be scattered around the garden.
