Klein Alma

4.9 (18 reviews)

Tuinderij Klein Alma in Bedum is a pick-your-own vegetable garden where visitors harvest their own produce directly from the fields. The farm grows around forty types of vegetables, including Chinese cabbage, lettuce, leeks, beans, tomatoes, courgettes, carrots, beetroot, kale and pumpkins. The harvest season runs for about 32 weeks, roughly from spring to late autumn, with different crops available each week. Examples include broad beans and fennel in early summer, tomatoes and potatoes in late summer, and kale and parsnips in autumn.

To pick here, you buy an oogstaandeel (harvest share) per household, which covers a full season. This follows the CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) model: members pay in advance to support the farm and in return can harvest a weekly share of vegetables. Each week, members receive an update on what is ready to pick. You can visit on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 08.00 to 20.00, and on Saturdays from 08.00 to 13.00. On Saturday mornings, coffee is available between 10.00 and 12.00.

The farm also sells pre-packed vegetable boxes for those who prefer not to pick themselves. These are available for collection on Fridays and Saturdays from the on-site farm shop. The shop is open to the public on Fridays from 09.00 to 18.00 and Saturdays from 09.00 to 13.00, and stocks other local and organic products such as compost, potting soil and dry goods.

All cultivation is organic, though the farm does not hold a Skal certification. The farm is run by Aukje Stoffelsma, who started the project in 2019 after training in biodynamic horticulture. It also hosts Lokaal Maal, a food collective where members can order additional local produce for weekly collection.

What visitors say

Visitors come to pick their own organic vegetables—think fresh greens, potatoes, and seasonal produce—and leave with praise for the variety and taste. The farm is well-kept, with clear rows and a relaxed setup that works for families, though you’ll need to bend or crouch for some crops. Most describe the experience as straightforward, with friendly owners who offer guidance if needed. Prices are fair, and the produce is reliably fresh, though a few note that popular items can run out by midday. The small farm shop also sells extras like cheese and flowers, which some pick up alongside their harvest. A few mention the warm welcome and the chance to learn about the crops, but the focus stays on the picking itself.

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