Fresh Organic Veggies
Organic, Seasonal Produce
Eikelaan Farm supplies truly organic, freshly harvested veggies and seasonal produce. Lynette’s vegetables are highly sought after locally and the at Cape Town and Stellenbosch markets. We are especially mindful of the dangers of pesticides, herbicides and preservatives therefore our garden is fertilized with natural manure and compost.
The farm shop stocks home made preserves & jams, almonds, olive products, biltong & sausage, chicken & eggs, variety of cheeses and more. Feel free to pop in and take a look around.
We deliver to selected areas on a weekly basis, be sure to get in touch to place your order!
Currently Planting
As winter is settling in, we are currently planting a variety of winter crops such as cabbages,
pac choi, brussels sprouts, fennel and peas to name a few. Popular veggies such as radishes, coriander, beetroot and leafy greens are planted every month to ensure continuity.
Organic
The demand for food grown without harmful chemicals is growing rapidly. Lynette grows all her vegetables using organic methods, this starts with soil improvement, healthy soil = healthy plants. Companion planting and the use of green manures also assist in growing healthy, nutritious plants which are naturally more resistant to disease. Visitors are welcome!
For many city children it is the first time they see how their food is grown.
Employment
Growing food organically is labour intensive. Lynette employs 2 full time gardeners and 2 women for picking & packing. The farm has given the farm workers a section of land where they can grow their own produce, they also sell excess back to the farm. Lynette also sources vegetables from workers on neighbouring farms and other valley locals who grow their produce organically, creating much needed additional income within the community.
We Deliver!
Get in touch to find out if your area is on the list
Farm Shop
A variety of other seasonal produce is available – delicious home made preserves & jams, a selection of meat & chicken produce, eggs, cheeses and lots more.
Eikelaan also has its own olive grove. Olive harvest is in autumn, the oil is pressed locally and available for sale in sizes up to 5lts. Other Olive products include tapenade and black or green olives in brine.
