Tuinderij Eyckenstein is an organic vegetable farm situated on the historical kitchen garden of Landgoed Eyckenstein in Maartensdijk. The farm cultivates a wide diversity of seasonal, certified organic vegetables.
The farm offers a self-picking program where participants can purchase a season-long share, allowing them to harvest their own organic vegetables once a week from late April to mid-October. Each week, a selection of five different vegetables is made available for self-pickers, with guidance provided by the growers.
For those not part of the self-picking program, freshly harvested organic produce can be purchased directly from the farm on Wednesdays from 1 PM to 5 PM and Saturdays from 10 AM to 3 PM, between May 2nd and October 17th.
The diverse range of produce cultivated on the farm includes:
- Vegetables: Andive, asparagus, beets (including bosbiet), green/fresh garlic, cucumbers (including mini), spring onions, pak choi, snap peas, turnip greens, rhubarb, radishes, arugula (including wild), lettuce, Swiss chard, spinach, savoy cabbage, potatoes (various varieties like Charlotte, Belle de Fontenay, Blaue Anneliese, Alouette, Heiderot), carrots, zucchini, peas, broad beans, kohlrabi, leeks, shallots, green beans, pointed cabbage, fennel, basil, butter beans, slicing beans, tomatoes (various types like cherry, round red, beefsteak, plum), eggplant, corn, collard greens, bell peppers, parsnips, pumpkin, runner beans, celery root, and zapalito.
- Fruits: Strawberries, gooseberries, blackberries, raspberries, Japanese wineberry, melons, apples, and pears.
- Herbs: Parsley.
Additionally, adjacent to the vegetable garden, Agnes Kruiden offers herbal plants, products, and cut flowers. The farm also provides facilities for group visits, guided tours of the garden and its historic greenhouses, and the orangerie is available for event rentals.
What visitors say
This self-picking farm consistently garners high praise, with visitors frequently highlighting the exceptional quality and freshness of its diverse range of organic vegetables. Many describe the farm as a beautiful and inspiring location, offering a delightful experience for those seeking direct access to freshly harvested produce. The charming grounds are often likened to a “small paradise,” where patrons can not only buy vegetables but also pick beautiful flowers or relax with tea and cake.
The friendly and passionate staff are repeatedly commended for contributing to the welcoming atmosphere, ensuring a pleasant visit. Customers appreciate the reasonable prices for such high-quality, biological offerings, making it a highly recommended destination. While the overwhelming sentiment is positive, a few visitors have expressed a wish for expanded opening hours. There was one isolated past complaint regarding unfulfilled appointments, but this stands in contrast to numerous enthusiastic endorsements of the farm’s produce and inviting environment.