Tuinderij Geworteld in Bruchem is a pick-your-own vegetable and flower farm growing organic produce on 6,000 square metres of open ground and in a 300-square-metre greenhouse. The farm operates on a membership basis: you buy a seasonal subscription to harvest your own vegetables, herbs and flowers directly from the beds. Subscriptions run for the full growing season, with no option to cancel mid-term.
Members can harvest up to seven portions of vegetables per week, following the farm’s weekly guidelines on which crops are ready. In winter, available produce includes winter purslane, spinach, kale, leeks, carrots, pumpkins and various cabbages. The farm also grows herbs and seasonal flowers, which are available to pick from early July to late September. Flowers are sold using a strip card system—you pick your own bouquet and mark off the corresponding number of strips.
The farm is open Monday to Saturday, 08.00 to 20.00, and closed on Sundays. After signing up, members receive an introduction to the harvesting process. Tools like knives, scissors and bags are provided on-site. Parking is available on the farm’s premises.
In addition to self-picking, Tuinderij Geworteld sells freshly baked sourdough bread, cinnamon rolls and seasonal pastries made with organic ingredients. Orders must be placed by Wednesday evening via WhatsApp, with pick-up on Fridays from 12.00. Payment is by QR code or cash. The farm also supplies produce to local restaurants.
What visitors say
Visitors come for the tomatoes, which are consistently described as delicious. The farm is run with care and attention, and the staff are friendly. Picking is straightforward, with well-tended rows of vegetables. It’s a small but well-kept spot, and the produce is fresh and flavourful. A few mention it’s a pleasant outing with children, though there’s no play area or extra facilities. Prices are fair, not cheap, but worth it for the quality.