At Pluimvee- en Fruitteelt Jan Janssen van Asten in Budel, you can pick your own blueberries from early July to mid-September. The farm has two locations: one in Budel, the Netherlands, and another in Achel, Belgium. The season typically starts in early July, though warm weather can bring it forward, as happened in 2026. You can pick blueberries daily during the season, and pre-picked berries are also available.
You pay for what you pick by weight, and you can bring your own containers. The farm provides buckets, which are weighed before you start so you only pay for the berries. Picking is possible at both locations, and the farm is open from 09.00 to 18.00 every day of the week.
The farm also sells products made from its blueberries year-round, including jam, juice, wine, syrup, and dessert sauce. In addition to blueberries, the farm grows other fruit and keeps poultry. It regularly attends local markets and fairs in the region, where its products and fresh berries are available outside the picking season.
The farm is wheelchair-accessible, with accessible parking and an entrance. Group visits and excursions are possible by appointment on Fridays during even-numbered weeks in the season, with a minimum of five people.
What visitors say
Visitors come for the blueberries, which most call delicious and good value. You can pick your own or buy them ready-picked by the punnet, along with jam and juice. The farm is set up for families—children enjoy filling their buckets, and the staff are friendly and helpful. A few mention that the bushes are easy to pick from, though the season is short and ends by early September. Some practical tips: bring your own container, taste as you go, and check the website for opening times—one visitor drove out twice only to find the fields closed.