Hi, my name is Aris, and together with my brothers Rochus and Dirk Pieter I run Organic Brothers, an organic greenhouse company in Sirjansland, in the province of Zeeland in the Netherlands. As three brothers growing organic vegetables, the name came naturally. Today, our focus for Nature & More is on organic bokchoy, grown with great care for taste, freshness and soil health.

A family business with greenhouse roots

We come from a true farming family. Our father started growing vegetables in a greenhouse in 1969 in the village of Maasland. Over the years, the business evolved and specialised. When I joined the company in 1998, we acquired land in Sirjansland, followed by the arrival of my brothers and further expansion. Today, Organic Brothers operates modern greenhouses where organic cultivation is central.

Why organic bokchoy

We chose organic farming because it fits perfectly with our vision on taste and product quality. When yield becomes the main objective, flavour and texture are often compromised. Organic growing allows us to focus on vegetables that are fresh, crisp and full of character — qualities that are especially important for bokchoy.

Growing in living soil

For us, organic means growing in real soil, not in substrate. Healthy soil leads to healthy plants and better vegetables. In our greenhouse we do not use artificial fertilisers, pesticides or herbicides. Instead, we build soil fertility with large amounts of compost — around 3,000 m³ — which stimulates soil life and supports strong root development. Crop rotation is part of this approach, helping keep the system resilient and balanced.

Dividing roles, sharing responsibility

Each brother has a clear role within Organic Brothers. Rochus manages the greenhouse operations in Made, I am responsible for the organic production in Sirjansland, and Dirk Pieter focuses on the commercial side and customer relationships. This structure allows us to stay closely involved and maintain high standards throughout the business.

Connected to people and place

Our greenhouse work relies mainly on seasonal workers, many of whom return year after year. We value continuity, trust and giving people responsibility in their work. At the same time, we believe it is important to stay connected to the village of Sirjansland by making our surroundings accessible and welcoming to the local community.