U-pick farm Gelukkige Groentes pluktuin Ooij

Gelukkige Groentes Ooij is a food garden located in the Ooijpolder, near Nijmegen, that operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model. Vegetables, herbs, and some small fruits and flowers are grown using nature-inclusive (regenerative) methods, without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. The garden is open to members via a harvest subscription, allowing them to pick their own produce directly from the field.

What you can self-pick and when

Self-pick produce: Seasonal vegetables, herbs, and for part of the season, flowers and small fruits. Over 60 different crops are grown throughout the year, including familiar varieties like leek, onion, carrot, and courgette, as well as lesser-known items such as hakurei turnip and tromboncino squash. Herbs like oregano, coriander, and dill are also available.
Season: The harvest subscription runs from May through December.

Additional information (from Google Business Directory)

Business hours: Open to members 7 days a week from sunrise to sunset.
Location type: Organic farm (Biologische boerderij), with wheelchair-accessible parking.
Business status: Operational.
Estimated time spent: Not specified.
Pricing: A full harvest subscription for an adult (18+) costs €395 per season, a half subscription for ages 10–17 is €197.50, and children up to age 9 are free. Payment can be made in a single installment or via monthly direct debit (€99 upfront, then €37 per month from May to December). A reduced-rate option is available through the “Meedoenregeling” for low-income residents of Nijmegen or Berg en Dal.
Waitlist: The garden currently has a waitlist for new members.

What visitors say

This self-picking farm consistently receives high praise from visitors, who commend its beautiful setting and offerings. Described as an appealing garden nestled within the picturesque polder landscape, it provides an opportunity for individuals to harvest a variety of lovely flowers and fresh vegetables, often facilitated by a subscription model. Beyond the direct picking experience, the location is also recognized as a point of interest, with one visitor mentioning its connection to “Ooij’s Moois” and another noting the unique presence of a solar train stored on-site.

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De Woerdt is a family-run fruit farm and landwinkel (farm shop) located in Ressen, in the Betuwe region between Arnhem and Nijmegen, Netherlands. Established in 1977, the farm spans over twenty hectares of orchards growing a wide variety of fruit, including apples, pears, cherries, morellen (sour cherries), walnuts, and plums. With twelve different apple varieties and three pear varieties, the farm offers fruit year-round from its own orchards. The property also features a modern farm shop (Landwinkel), a farm terrace (Boerderijterras) serving homemade refreshments and meals, a high tea arrangement, a picnic arrangement in the orchard, and camperplaatsen (camper pitches) among the fruit trees. Additionally, the farm hosts seasonal events such as the annual Voorjaarsfair (spring fair) and guided orchard tours.

What visitors say

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