ABSTRACT
The Pecsely basin is surrounded by a formation of gentle hills, shaped like an amphitheatre, which open towards Lake Balaton. The vines owned by Pecsely residents are located on the lower middle half of the belt of hills. The Szephegy is the jewel of the hatar of Pecsely, with evenly-cultivated vineyards. The example of the Szephegy appears to show that plot fanning was most successful where conditions remained constant and protected from changes and encroachments, and where there was a very close integration with the collectivized sector. It also points to the fact that plot farming as practised is essentially different from individual farming before collectivization. Some of the 'second economy' aspects of plot farming may briefly be considered in relation to the example of the Szephegy. A secondary distribution takes place through the privileged access, through their positions, of some people to goods and services, without the borders of legality being crossed.
