U-pick farm Hof Bredelaar

Zelfoogsttuin Hof Bredelaar is a small-scale market garden located in Park Lingezegen, between Arnhem and Nijmegen. Since 2022, it has been growing a wide range of untreated, organic vegetables, fruit, herbs, and edible flowers. The garden operates on a subscription basis, allowing members to harvest their own produce at their own pace. The soil has notable archaeological value, and the farming practices focus on soil health, biodiversity, and natural balance, producing nutritious and flavorful crops.

Self-Pick Produce and Season The harvest season runs for 30 weeks, from 1 May to 1 December. Available produce varies by season:

Early season (May): spinach, radishes, rhubarb, kohlrabi, raapstelen, and mint.
Late spring: various types of beans, including peas and broad beans.
High season (summer): a wide abundance of vegetables, all very fresh.
Autumn: pumpkins, kale, palm kale, Brussels sprouts, leeks, and Jerusalem artichokes.
Continuous offerings: different types of lettuce, beets, carrots, and herbs such as sage, thyme, and rosemary are provided as long as the season allows.

Open Hours and Accessibility The garden is open 7 days a week, from sunrise to sunset. It welcomes visitors every day throughout the entire season. The site is wheelchair accessible, with wheelchair-friendly seating and entrance. It offers free street parking. The environment is LGBTQ+ friendly, suitable for children, and allows dogs.

Additional Information Hof Bredelaar is more than just a place to pick vegetables; it functions as a community gathering spot. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic, walk the Klompenpad trail, exercise, or attend various activities. The garden has a team of enthusiastic volunteers, and guided tours and weekly harvest letters with instructions are provided for new members. The area is described as a restful, edible landscape suitable for families, where children can enjoy picking raspberries and pulling carrots.

What visitors say

Visitors to this self-picking farm are largely enthusiastic, describing it as a “fantastic initiative” set within beautiful, peaceful natural surroundings. Many appreciate the tranquility and the organic cultivation of produce, noting that the garden itself is well-maintained and developing nicely. Its popularity is evident from the significant number of registrations, indicating that securing a spot might require some patience due to high demand. While the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, one individual did find the experience “a bit on the boring side.”

Facilities in this u-pick farm

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de Woerdt

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Stadslandbouw Mooieweg

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