De Plukkerij is a self-picking garden located in Dalfsen, offering visitors the opportunity to harvest their own fresh vegetables and small fruit directly from the land each week. Produce is cultivated without the use of pesticides or artificial fertilizers, ensuring a natural approach and minimal distance from farm to plate.
Among the specific items available for self-picking are palm kale, New Zealand spinach, pattypan squash, Swiss chard, and green zebra tomatoes, alongside a variety of other seasonal vegetables and small fruits.
Access to the garden is primarily through a seasonal subscription, though individual picking sessions are welcomed on Wednesday afternoons and Saturdays. A summer subscription is also available, allowing two people to pick vegetables and fruit for €13 per week. The experience also aims to educate visitors about how food grows and provides an enjoyable outdoor activity for both adults and children.
Additionally, De Plukkerij features a farm shop on site, open Wednesdays from 13:00 to 17:00 and Saturdays from 09:00 to 16:00. Here, customers can supplement their picked produce with eggs from the farm’s own chickens, locally sourced meat, homemade jam, tea, and chocolate.
What visitors say
This self-picking farm consistently earns high praise as a truly delightful destination. Visitors particularly appreciate the unique opportunity to harvest their own fresh, local, and often organic fruits and vegetables directly from the garden. The produce is consistently highlighted for its exceptional quality and delicious taste, with reviewers noting that even winter crops like purslane and Jerusalem artichokes are readily available and superb.
Complementing the self-picking experience is a charming and well-stocked farm shop. This shop allows customers to complete their weekly haul of homegrown produce with a diverse selection of additional items, including dairy, meat, artisan sourdough bread, coffee, banana bread, and tempting chocolates. The overall atmosphere is described as relaxed and inviting, enhanced by friendly staff, with Maaike specifically mentioned for her welcoming demeanor. Many reviewers emphasize the health benefits of the fresh produce and wholeheartedly recommend the farm, describing it as a cherished weekly outing or an excellent tip for a weekend excursion.