Walking Tour
Around our greenhouses
The tomato route
How many kilograms of tomatoes are produced each year and what natural enemy is used to control whitefly in greenhouses? Visitors can find answers to these and other questions during the tomato tour around our greenhouses. Along the way you will learn about the history, the people behind the company, the cultivation and the way water, energy and nature are handled.
Hummy the bumblebee takes you on a scavenger hunt!
Along the route are information boards with QR codes that provide access to videos and in-depth information on these topics.
For the youngest visitors, a special scavenger hunt with Hummy the bumblebee starts at the Tomato Hut. With a trail map in hand, children can go on a discovery tour, playfully learning more about the fascinating life inside and outside the greenhouse. Tracking cards are available for different age groups.
📍 Starting point: Hoge Akkerweg 10 (near the Tomato Hut)
Let op: het is niet mogelijk om de kassen zelf te betreden in verband met hygiënevoorschriften, certificeringen en het tomatenvirus. De route loopt buiten, langs de kassen.
The tomato route
new in Someren
Information board 1 - The starting board
Welcome! Here you will discover all about Wim Peters Kwekerijen. The most frequently asked questions are answered, Hummy zooms by, and you get a sneak peek of the route. Don't forget to scan the QR code for a behind-the-scenes look at our company video!
For our young sleuths, there is a sleuth card waiting at the Tomato Hut. Grab a pencil, follow Hummy and go on a journey of discovery through the greenhouse!
Information board 2 - History
At this point you will dive into the rich history of the area as well as Wim Peters Kwekerijen. Why are there height differences and what will the future bring? You can read all about it here!
Information sign 3 - Water
Here you will discover how we use water smartly. A little further down you'll find our water station, and also take a look at the rain gauge to see how much water has fallen. Want to know even more? Then scan the QR code for additional information about our water management!
Information board 4 - People
Our colleagues are worth their weight in gold! Here you can read how important they are to us and what work they all do. Curious about who works behind the scenes? Scan the QR and meet our fantastic team!
Information board 5 - Nature-inclusive cultivation
Nature-inclusive cultivation, what does that really mean? Here you will discover how many critters you can find inside and outside our greenhouses. Have you heard the birds singing? And of course our faithful friend Hummy can't be missing! Scan the QR and find out more about him!
Information board 6 - Heat
Heat is key in our greenhouses! In summer it comes from outside, but in winter we have to do a little extra to keep it nice and warm. Want to know how we go about that? Scan the QR for all the ins and outs!
All helpers
in a row
The Landbouw Innovatiefonds Noord-Brabant contributed financially to the development of the Tomato Route. IVN Asten-Someren contributed its knowledge around the local flora and fauna of the area. This is not the first collaboration between the IVN and Wim Peters Kwekerijen; in 2023 a joint teaching program was set up around composting in 'worm hotels' at several elementary school in the municipality. Finally, mention should be made of Stichting Natuurlijk Someren, which played a role in setting out the route and placing signposts.
A look inside and outside the greenhouse!