Gelukkige Groentes is a self-picking farm with ecological vegetables in Ooij, Netherlands. You can harvest your own vegetables weekly through a picking subscription. They focus on local food production to reduce CO2 emissions, restore biodiversity, reduce plastic waste, and minimize food waste. They have a location in Ooij and Malden and offer guided tours.
With the picking subscription, you can harvest seasonal vegetables, herbs, and flowers from May to December. They grow over 60 different crops, including familiar vegetables like leeks, onions, carrots, and cauliflower, as well as less common ones like hakurai turnips and trombochini. You can also pick herbs like oregano, coriander, and dill.
Participation is per household, with subscription costs based on age: a full subscription for adults (18+), a half subscription for ages 10-17, and free participation for children aged 0-9. Payment options include monthly installments or a one-time payment. They also participate in a “Meedoenregeling” for people with lower incomes.
The farm uses regenerative farming practices, avoiding pesticides and artificial fertilizers. They operate under a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, where customers share in both the harvests and the risks of farming.
The garden is located at Leuthsestraat 3 in Ooij, at the Ooijs Moois location.
What visitors say
The location is a pleasant spot situated in the polder landscape. Its appeal is enhanced by the presence of the “zonnetrein” (sun train), which is stored there. This likely contributes to its uniqueness or attraction for visitors.