U-pick farm Tuinbouwbedrijf Bonten

Tuinbouwbedrijf Bonten is a horticultural business located in Baexem, in the heart of Limburg. Focusing on sustainable and small-scale cultivation, the farm grows a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, including asparagus, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and a spectacular assortment of over 150 types of pumpkins and gourds. The farm also offers a range of local products from other growers, such as free-range eggs, potatoes, onions, cheese, and dairy.

Self-picking is a central activity, with pumpkin picking being a highlight of the autumn season. Visitors can pick their own pumpkins during special events held in the autumn months. For 2025, the main Pumpkin Picking Days are scheduled for Sunday, September 28th, and Sunday, October 5th, from 10:00 to 16:00. For a quieter experience, four Pumpkin Picking Afternoons without extra activities are held on Saturday, October 11th, and 18th, from 13:30 to 16:00, and on Wednesday, October 15th and 22nd, from 15:00 to 17:00.

The farm is accessible to all, with wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance. Operating hours are designed for convenience. The farm shop is open seasonally, typically from April to June, with limited hours (Monday to Thursday 16:00-17:00, Friday 10:00-11:30 and 16:00-17:00, Saturday 09:00-12:00, Sunday 10:00-12:00). For everyday access, the farm vending machine is open daily from 08:00 to 20:00, offering a selection of products like potatoes, eggs, dairy, and in season, strawberries and asparagus.

What visitors say

This self-picking farm consistently receives glowing reviews, particularly for its seasonal events and the friendliness of its staff. Visitors highly recommend the annual pumpkin picking days, describing them as exceptionally well-organized and offering a full day of activities for both children and adults. For a modest entry fee, guests can choose to head out to the fields with provided buckets and shears to pick their own pumpkins, paying per kilogram with volume discounts, or select from pre-picked pumpkins at the main site. Beyond pumpkin harvesting, the farm provides a range of entertainment, including pumpkin decorating, quizzes, bouncy castles, face painting, a go-kart/tractor track, and coloring stations. Food and drink stalls are readily available at both the fields and the main location, with a special mention for the ’to-die-for’ pumpkin waffles.

In addition to the autumn festivities, the farm also offers highly-rated asparagus workshops. These hands-on experiences allow participants to pick their own asparagus, learn about its cultivation and origin, and enjoy fresh, garden-grown products. Reviewers commend this workshop as an enjoyable and informative activity for families and friends, often leaving with cars full of fresh produce like asparagus and sweet strawberries. Across all interactions, the owner and staff are consistently praised for their exceptional friendliness, helpfulness, and excellent service, contributing to the overall positive and enjoyable experience at the farm. The produce itself is frequently described as fresh and delicious, highlighting the quality of what’s on offer.

Facilities in this u-pick farm

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