At Beleef Het En Eet Het in Strijen, you harvest your own vegetables and fruit during the picking season, which runs from spring until November. The farm is open every weekend—on Saturdays from 10.00 to 17.00 and Sundays from 12.00 to 17.00—with no weekday openings. You pay by weight for what you pick, and the farm provides containers.
The focus is on hands-on harvesting, with visitors encouraged to experience where food comes from. Children can join in, and school groups are welcome. After picking, you can rest on straw bales and buy chips made from the farm’s own potatoes. The entrance and parking are wheelchair-accessible.
The farm has faced issues with littering, and visitors are asked not to leave waste behind. During busy weekends, queues at the till can form, though the farm has adjusted its system to reduce waiting times. The owners post updates on harvest conditions and crowd levels on their social media.
What visitors say
Visitors come to pick their own vegetables—mostly potatoes, carrots, pumpkins, onions, beetroot and Brussels sprouts—straight from the field. The idea is simple: you walk onto the land, harvest what you want, and pay by the kilo, usually around €0.60. Many bring children, who enjoy digging up potatoes or pulling carrots, though some parents suggest bringing scissors for flowers and wellies for muddy patches. The farm also sells freshly made chips from its own potatoes, though on busy days the queues can stretch for over an hour.
Opinions on the experience vary sharply. Some describe the owners as friendly, passionate and happy to explain how things grow, while others report aggressive behaviour, shouting and even racist remarks. A few visitors mention unclear rules or long waits, but most complaints focus on the owner’s conduct, especially towards families with children. If you go, expect a hands-on, no-frills outing—just don’t count on a warm welcome.