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Het Groente Genootschap

Het Groente Genootschap

Het Groente Genootschap in Castricum is a pick-your-own farm where members harvest their own vegetables, herbs, small fruit and flowers weekly during the growing season. The main location, De Zanderij, is a one-hectare plot between the village and the dunes. A second site at Kasteel Marquette in Heemskerk focuses on a historic kitchen garden and orchard, while a third plot in Castricum is dedicated to a pick-your-own flower field.

The farm operates on a membership model. For a fixed seasonal fee, members receive a share of the harvest and can pick what is ready each week from May to December. One share covers enough vegetables for one person for a week; households buy multiple shares. The selection changes with the season, ranging from four to ten types of vegetables, plus herbs and edible flowers. In 2026, membership for the Castricum and Heemskerk sites uses a sliding scale based on income: €395, €445 or €525 per adult share. Children under five pick free; older children pay 25% or 50% of the adult price. The autumn-only membership at Kasteel Marquette costs €140 for eight weeks.

Picking is self-service during set hours. At De Zanderij, members harvest from Thursday 15.00 to Saturday 13.00; at Kasteel Marquette, from Wednesday 15.00 to 17.00, Friday 9.00 to 17.00 and Saturday 9.00 to 11.30. Each week, the farm emails a list of what is available and how much to take. Members bring their own containers and cut only what they will eat fresh that week. The farm grows organically, focusing on biodiversity and soil health.

The Castricum location also includes a pick-your-own flower field, where members can gather fresh bouquets. Both sites are accessible by public transport and bicycle. For 2026, the Castricum vegetable plot is fully booked, but places may open on the waiting list. The Heemskerk site and the flower field still have availability.

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