Series synopsis
Home Grown, also known as Eigen Kweek is a comedy drama crime television series that premiered on VRT 1 on November 5, 2013. It ended on February 5, 2019. It was created by Philippe De Schepper. It stars Dirk van Dijck, Sebastien Dewaele, Rhoda Montemayor and Sien Eggers.
A local Belgian potato farmer loses all his money and tries to earn it back by growing cannabis.
Premise
A local Belgian potato farmer loses all his money and tries to earn it back by growing cannabis.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Dirk van Dijck as Jos Welvaert
- Sebastien Dewaele as Steven Welvaert
- Rhoda Montemayor as Julita Pineda
- Sien Eggers as Ria Goudezeune
- Maaike Cafmeyer as Chantal Vantomme
- Wouter Bruneel as Filip "Fluppe" Verkest
- Piv Huvluv as Stefaan
- Theodosia Tadiar as Nenita Pineda
Supporting cast
- Alice Erard as Emma Vantomme
- Mieke Dobbels as Katrien
- Jerica Nelson as Pepita Pineda
- Rudi Delhem as Lucien Busschaert
- Thomas Ryckewaert as Geoffrey Goudezeune
- Stefaan Degand as Bernard Warlop
- Sam Louwyck as ✝ Klaas "Den Ollander" Museeuw
- Jan Hammenecker as Jerry
- Wim Willaert as Frank Welvaert
- Liesa Naert as Griet Despriet
- Peter van den Begin as Commisaris René Verlinden
- Mathias Sercu as Onderzoeksrechter Piet Despriet
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 23 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 5 | December 25, 2016 | January 22, 2017 |
| Season 1 | 6 | November 5, 2013 | December 10, 2013 |
| Season 2 | 6 | February 21, 2016 | March 27, 2016 |
| Season 3 | 6 | January 1, 2019 | February 5, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Christmas Special Several months after Julita's kidnapping, the Welvaert family is preparing to celebrate Christmas together. But nothing is going according to plan. |
December 25, 2016 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 1, 2017 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 8, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
An Interesting Investment Jos Welvaert, a farmer in the town of Wijtschate, decides to make an investment, through his cousin Geoffrey. |
November 5, 2013 |
| 2 |
My Mother Came Along Jos and Steven set out to the Netherlands, to buy the necessary supplies for their plan to work. Meanwhile, Frank is trying to get some alone time with Julita. |
November 12, 2013 |
| 3 |
Operation Bud-Tokers Steven is caught using weed at the parking of the local swimming pool. Jos is afraid Ria will discover his secret. Frank takes Julita out for the first time. |
November 19, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
There's a Gentleman It's been 4 years since Julita's kidnapping and things seem to have settled down. That is, until a relative of one of Julita's kidnappers is released from prison and wants revenge. |
February 21, 2016 |
| 2 |
Stay Out of My Drawers! Jos has not other choice but the grow another big batch of weed. He is trying to keep Steven out of it this time. Julita wants a new car. Griet is trying to awaken fatherly feelings in Steven. |
February 28, 2016 |
| 3 |
Colorado Beetles Jos, Bernard and the brother of 'den Ollander' have to deal with an unexpected guest at the hangar. Frank has a secret. |
March 6, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Busy Doing Something Chantal realizes that the Welvaert family has been growing weed. |
January 1, 2019 |
| 2 |
Accused of Something The Welvaert family knows why Chantal has been giving them the cold shoulder. |
January 8, 2019 |
| 3 |
All Alone Frank is thrown in jail for something he didn't do. |
January 15, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | VRT 1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 5, 2013 |
| Last aired | February 5, 2019 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:20:00 |