Kansrijk Biologische Zelfoogsttuin in Groenekan is a pick-your-own organic vegetable garden where members harvest their own produce. The farm grows over 50 varieties of vegetables, herbs and soft fruit, including radishes and leafy greens in spring, courgettes and strawberries in summer, and pumpkins and kale in autumn. The main season runs from May to November, with additional summer and winter shares available for members.

Instead of paying per kilo, visitors buy a seasonal share at the start of the year. This gives them weekly access to the garden to harvest their own vegetables. Each share covers roughly one person’s weekly vegetable needs, with larger households taking multiple shares. Members bring their own containers and harvesting tools, such as scissors or a small knife. The farm provides guidance on where and how to pick, marked by pink stakes in the fields.

The garden is open for harvesting on Mondays (9.00 to 17.00), Wednesdays (14.00 to 20.00) and Saturdays (9.00 to 17.00). If you cannot visit, you may send someone else to pick in your place. The farm also has a small shop selling surplus vegetables on Saturdays from June to October, and a tea garden serving drinks and homemade cakes from May to October.

Kansrijk operates as a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farm, meaning members share the harvest and risks with the growers. Prices are set on a sliding scale based on what members can afford. For 2026, all shares are fully booked, but you can join the waiting list for the following season. Volunteers are welcome to help with planting, weeding and other tasks on set days.

What visitors say

Visitors pick their own organic vegetables and fruit nearly all year round, with crops like peas, fennel, lettuce, baby leeks, garlic, herbs and strawberries. The rows are well-maintained, and most find the picking straightforward, though some note it involves bending or crouching. The produce is fresh and flavourful, and a few mention the satisfaction of harvesting your own meal.

The farm sells loose vegetables on Saturdays, along with native organic flowers and plants. There are picnic benches to enjoy the surroundings, and a field kitchen offers food and drinks from the garden. Prices for self-picked produce are seen as fair, though one visitor found the €2.50 charge for instant coffee at the tea garden unreasonable. The place is quiet and works well for families, though there’s no mention of specific facilities for children.

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