Boerderij Landzicht is a 100% certified organic farm located in the Hoeksche Waard, managed by the Visser family. The farm has been cultivating organically since 1988, focusing on working in harmony with nature, fostering biodiversity, and utilizing green energy from solar panels. Their philosophy emphasizes a direct connection between farmer and consumer, providing healthy, flavorful food without artificial fertilizers or chemical pesticides.
The farm primarily offers a weekly subscription service for fresh, seasonal organic vegetables and fruits. These packages can be customized with additional fruit, potatoes (such as the Alouette variety), and spelt pasta, made from spelt grown on the farm. Produce is sourced directly from Landzicht’s fields and from fellow organic farmers. Subscribers can pick up their boxes from numerous collection points located across the region, including Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, and directly from the farm in Strijen. The farm also provides a variety of recipes, often vegetarian, to inspire cooking with the seasonal ingredients.
A wide array of organic produce is grown for the subscription boxes, including vegetables such as kale, celeriac, sweet potatoes, sauerkraut, winter purslane, red onions, Brussels sprouts, carrots, endive, oyster mushrooms, black radish, small peppers, Savoy cabbage, parsnips, leeks, cauliflower, radicchio, shallots, asparagus, curly endive, courgettes, rhubarb, cress, celery, fennel, bell peppers, cucumbers, mixed lettuce, pumpkins, pointed cabbage, eggplants, bok choy, oak leaf lettuce, bean sprouts, chestnut mushrooms, red cabbage, and various types of onions. Fruits like oranges, apples, clementines, and pears are also part of the seasonal offerings.
For those seeking a direct farm experience, Landzicht features an annual flower picking garden, where visitors can gather beautiful, pesticide-free flowers on designated open days. Seasonally, the farm also offers cherry picking opportunities for subscribers from its high-stem orchards. The farm hosts ‘Welcome to the Farmer’ days, which include farm tours led by Mees, refreshments, and sometimes special cultural events, allowing visitors to learn more about their sustainable farming practices.
What visitors say
Landzicht, an organic farm in Strijen, has long been a well-regarded local establishment, celebrated for its high-quality, fresh, and delicious seasonal produce, all cultivated with evident care. Customers are particularly fond of the generous and long-lasting fruit and vegetable subscription packages, which come complete with an extensive recipe index offering both easy and adventurous culinary inspiration. Beyond direct consumer sales, the farm also supplies fresh local produce to businesses and restaurants. A popular seasonal attraction is the expansive self-pick flower garden, where visitors can create their own beautiful bouquets. Reviewers consistently highlight the farm’s excellent organization, fair pricing, cleanliness, and the friendly, accommodating staff, all contributing to a thoroughly enjoyable experience.