Martinushoeve is a small-scale agricultural project located in Ossendrecht, Netherlands, where participants can harvest fresh produce directly from the fields. Operating on a community-supported agriculture model, the farm grows a wide variety of crops without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or artificial fertilizers. The growing methods focus on working in harmony with nature, promoting biodiversity, and maintaining healthy soil.
The self-picking season runs annually from May 1st to October 31st. During this period, members can harvest vegetables (including peas, beans, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, corn, pumpkins, root vegetables, cabbages, and leafy greens), fruits (such as apples, pears, cherries, plums, strawberries, raspberries, red currants, rhubarb, and melons), and a selection of culinary and tea herbs (including parsley, rosemary, chives, thyme, sage, oregano, basil, dill, coriander, mint, and more). Additionally, the farm offers cut flowers from cultivated beds and a wildflower meadow, as well as edible flowers like nasturtium, borage, and calendula. Participants can also collect fresh eggs from the free-range hens and enjoy honey produced by the farm’s beehives.
The farm is open 7 days a week, from sunrise to sunset, throughout the entire season. Access to the picking garden is reserved for registered members who hold a share in the harvest. The farm has a rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews on Google Business.
What visitors say
Visitors consistently praise this self-picking farm as a wonderful and incredibly calming destination. Members express immense satisfaction with the opportunity to personally harvest a diverse array of fresh produce, including eggs, vegetables, fruits, and flowers. Reviewers highlight the evident care and attention given to everything grown, noting the joy of picking at one’s own pace and returning home with healthy, high-quality products. The experience is described as a delightful outing that leaves one feeling refreshed and happy, making it highly recommended for anyone who appreciates nature and honest, fresh food.

