At Martinushoeve Pluktuin in Ossendrecht, visitors pick their own vegetables, herbs, fruit, flowers and eggs from May to October. The farm grows a wide range of produce, including tomatoes, courgettes, aubergines, peppers, beans, peas, carrots, beetroot, potatoes, leeks, onions, various types of cabbage, spinach, lettuce, strawberries, raspberries, apples, pears, plums and cherries. Herbs include basil, parsley, rosemary, thyme, mint and dill. There is also a wildflower meadow and a selection of edible flowers. Fresh eggs are available from the farm’s chickens, and honey from its beehives.
The farm operates as a harvest-share scheme rather than a pay-per-kilo pick-your-own. Visitors sign up as “harvest shareholders” for the season, paying an annual fee in advance. This gives access to the farm seven days a week from sunrise to sunset. The fee varies by age: €377 for adults, €190 for children aged 12 to 18, and €26 for children under 12. Families must register together—individual registration is not possible. Payment is made in two instalments, with 50% due at registration and the remainder later.
Martinushoeve is a small-scale, organic farm. No chemical pesticides, herbicides or artificial fertilisers are used, and greenhouses are not heated or lit. The farm relies on natural methods and rainwater. Visitors are expected to follow house rules, such as staying on paths, harvesting only for personal use, and respecting the crops and animals. Dogs are not allowed in the picking areas.
The farm provides tools like rakes, but visitors should bring their own sharp knives, scissors and containers. Any vegetable waste can be left for composting or fed to the chickens. Updates on what is ready to harvest are shared via a WhatsApp group, which at least one member of each household must join. The season runs from 1 May to 31 October, with no set opening hours—visitors may come any day during daylight.
What visitors say
Visitors pick their own vegetables, fruit, flowers, and fresh eggs at this pluktuin, and most find it a peaceful, rewarding experience. The produce is grown with care—herbs, seasonal fruit, and flowers are often mentioned—and the setting feels relaxed, with space to wander and pick at your own pace. A few call it a highlight of their week, especially for families who enjoy the hands-on activity.
Prices are seen as fair, though one recent visitor found the place poorly maintained. Children can join in, but there’s no mention of extra facilities like play areas. Payment is straightforward, and the staff are helpful if you have questions. The selection depends on the season, so what’s available can vary.