U-pick farm De boer van Middelburg

De Boer van Middelburg is a family farm located on the edge of Middelburg, with over a century of agricultural history. The farm specializes in fresh, unsprayed vegetables that are grown using sustainable methods and are available seasonally. Offerings are primarily accessed through a weekly vegetable subscription, which provides enough produce for three meals per week. Subscribers can choose a weekly pickup on either Tuesday or Saturday. The selection changes with the seasons and includes green leafy vegetables like lettuce and spinach, hearty vegetables such as carrots and sweet potatoes, and colorful beets.

For self-picking, the farm features a “Voedselbos” (food forest) where subscribers can pick their own produce. This activity is exclusively available to those with an active vegetable subscription. The farm also has an on-site farm shop selling a wide range of fresh, seasonal products, including vegetables, fruit, jams, artisanal honey, and potatoes. Guided tours of the farm and food forest are available by request.

The farm shop is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It is closed on Thursdays and Sundays. The farm is wheelchair accessible, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking.

What visitors say

Customers consistently express high satisfaction with this self-picking farm, particularly praising its commitment to honest production and the exceptional quality of its unsprayed fruits and vegetables. Many visitors, often driven by a desire for healthier, more conscious eating and a wish to support local businesses, find that the farm perfectly meets their needs. They appreciate the ability to eat with the seasons through offerings like weekly vegetable packages.

A significant highlight for families is the opportunity for children to engage in activities like picking berries and herbs, which provides a playful and educational insight into nature and food origins. The knowledgeable and passionate staff, such as Sander, further enhance the experience. Beyond the self-picking fields, a charming farm shop offers delicious produce. The overall consensus is that the farm is a true enrichment and highly recommended for its excellent products and valuable experience.

Facilities in this u-pick farm

Farm shop Farm shop

Theeschenkerij de Pluktuin

2.2 km — zeeland

Nestled in Koudekerke, Theeschenkerij de Pluktuin is a combined tea room and pick-your-own flower garden. The garden, managed separately by a local grower, is planted with a variety of annual flowers that guests can pick for themselves. The self-picking season runs specifically during July and August. Visitors begin by checking in at the tea room, where baskets and scissors are provided. After picking, bouquets can be stored in stands with water while guests enjoy a drink. In addition to flower picking, the venue serves breakfast, lunch, homemade cakes, and afternoon or high tea, along with a full drinks menu. The location is open year-round, with adjusted hours depending on the season: from April through October, it is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00. From November through March, it is open Thursday to Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00. The establishment is wheelchair accessible at the entrance, has free street parking and a free parking lot, and is family-friendly with high chairs and a children’s menu. Dogs are allowed both inside and outside. It accepts reservations and payments via pin, credit card, and contactless methods. The atmosphere is described as informal, cozy, and romantic, making it suitable for solo dining, groups, and tourists.

Sint Anthonijshoek

2.3 km — zeeland

Sint Anthonijshoek is a family-run arable farm and mini-camping located on the edge of the village of Koudekerke, in the Dutch province of Zeeland. The property has been owned by the same family for six generations, dating back to the late 1800s, and today operates as a diverse hospitality and leisure site. In addition to its agricultural roots, the farm offers a variety of accommodations, including three studios for two persons, a holiday home for up to five guests, and a mini-camping with 25 spacious pitches. A tea garden, known as Theeschenkerij de Pluktuin, and a pick-your-own flower garden are also part of the property. The farm is located close to the coast, with beach huts available for seasonal rental at the nearby beach of Dishoek.

Volkstuinvereniging 'Levenslust'

2.4 km — zeeland

Volkstuinvereniging “Levenslust” is an allotment garden association located in Vlissingen, between the city and Koudekerke. The complex features over 200 individual plots, ranging in size from 125 to 250 m², where members cultivate their own vegetables, fruit, flowers, and herbs. In addition to private gardening, the association hosts a special project run by WVO Zorg (formerly Stichting Werkt voor Ouderen). This project maintains a “snoeptuin” (snack garden) where elderly residents can self-pick a variety of fresh produce. Available items include onions, beetroot, lettuce, leeks, courgettes, cucumbers, apples, pears, strawberries, and cut flowers. The harvest season generally runs from late spring through autumn, with peak picking during the summer months.

CSA tuinderij Plantalia

2.8 km — zeeland

Tuinderij Plantalia is a self-pick and cut-your-own vegetable garden located between Middelburg and Ritthem. It operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) basis, growing produce without synthetic pesticides, artificial fertilizers, or animal manure. The farm became certified organic in 2023 after moving to a new plot of land at Landbouwweg. Participants become “oogstgenoten” (harvest partners) by purchasing a harvest share, which allows them to come and pick their own vegetables, herbs, and fruit throughout the season. The main harvest season runs from May through November, though some produce may be available outside these months. The farm offers over 40 types of vegetables including andijvie, aardappelen (potatoes are priced separately), bloemkool, boerenkool, broccoli, courgette, daikon radish, doperwten, knoflook, knolselderij, komkommer, pastinaak, pompoen, prei, radijs, rode biet, rode kool, rucola, sla, snijbiet, sperziebonen, spinazie, spruitjes, tomaten, uien, wortelen, and many more. Herbs such as basil, chives, dill, coriander, parsley, oregano, sage, and thyme are available, along with strawberries and other soft fruit that is being expanded. No fixed opening hours are maintained; visits are by appointment or during scheduled events. Regular guided tours called ‘Rondje tuinderij’ are held on the last Saturday of each month from 10:00 to 11:00. Workdays are also organized throughout the growing season.