De Pompoenwinkel in Geersdijk is a pick-your-own farm specialising in pumpkins, gourds and cut flowers. The pumpkin fields are open from early August until the end of December, with over 50 varieties of edible and decorative pumpkins and gourds to choose from. Visitors can also explore the pumpkin garden, which features informational signs about different species and growing methods.
The farm’s flower fields include a pick-your-own garden with more than 60 types of flowers, including dahlias, perennials and annuals. The season runs from early July to the end of October. Scissors and elastics are provided, and small vases are available for purchase. A self-service coffee corner in the greenhouse offers drinks and snacks, open Friday to Sunday.
The farm is open daily from 09.00 to 18.00 during the season. You pay for pumpkins and gourds by the piece or by weight, depending on the variety. Flowers are priced per bunch. The farm also sells dried bottle gourds, which can be used for crafts or decoration, as well as homemade gifts and seasonal produce in the shop.
Parking is available, and the farm is wheelchair-accessible, with accessible parking and an entrance. Group activities, such as guided tours, workshops and farm lunches, can be arranged by appointment. The farm hosts an annual Halloween event on the last Saturday of October, where visitors can carve pumpkins.
What visitors say
Visitors come for the flowers and pumpkins, and most leave with both. The pick-your-own flower fields are well-kept, with plenty to choose from even in October—dahlias, sunflowers and more, all clearly marked. You cut your own bouquet, pay by the stem or bunch, and prices are reasonable. The pumpkins are the other draw: rows of them in every shape, size and colour, some for carving, others for eating. The owners grow them on-site, and you can walk through the fields to see how they’re cultivated.
The farm runs on trust. You pick what you want, weigh it yourself and pay at an honesty till—cash, card or QR code. Most visitors find the system works smoothly, though a few mention the QR code can be glitchy. There’s a small shop with vases, honey and seasonal decor, and a greenhouse where you can sit with coffee, cake or ice cream. The place is tidy and thoughtfully arranged, with little corners for photos and a scavenger hunt for children.
The owners are often around, happy to chat about the crops or help with suggestions. A few visitors note that baked goods sell out early, so it’s worth arriving before midday. Some bring cash as a backup. Most say they’ll return, though one or two find the selection thins later in the season. Workshops, like gourd-carving, are mentioned as a fun extra.