Berries

At Blauwe Bessengaard in Emmen you pick your own blueberries from mid-July to late August. The farm also grows other soft fruit, including blackberries, yellow raspberries and Japanese wineberries, when they are in season. You pay by the container: a 700-gram yoghurt tub costs €5. Bring your own containers if you prefer. The farm is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10.00 to 16.00, and on Tuesday evenings from 18.30 to 20.30. It is closed on Mondays. During the season, the last picking days are usually in the last week of August. The farm is also closed on some days at the end of the season; check the website for exact dates.

At Beiketún in Twijzel you pick your own blueberries from July to October. The farm grows several varieties to extend the season. The berries are unsprayed and grown without chemical pesticides or artificial fertiliser. You pay by weight: €8.50 a kilo. Bring your own containers or use the ones provided. The farm asks visitors to weigh their berries and pay in the cash box or by bank transfer. Children must be supervised, and smoking is not allowed. Dogs are not mentioned.

Fruitkwekerij Berkenbroek in Wittelte grows blueberries, raspberries and strawberries for pick-your-own from late May until the end of October. The farm has two locations: the blueberries grow on the slopes of the Havelterberg near Darp, while the raspberries and strawberries are cultivated in a polytunnel in Wittelte. Varieties include Duke, Liberty, Valor and Aurora blueberries; Kwanza raspberries; and Sonata, Sonsation, Dali, Furore and Favori strawberries. You pick and pay by the kilo. The farm does not use chemical pesticides, relying instead on natural predators and organic methods. During the blueberry season in Darp, visitors can also pick their own berries directly from the bushes. The farm provides instructions on how to pick efficiently.

Oogstland in Zuidlaren is a community-supported regenerative vegetable garden where members pick their own produce. The garden grows a wide variety of seasonal vegetables, herbs and small fruits, including familiar crops like carrots, lettuce, beans, courgettes, pumpkins and cabbage, as well as less common varieties such as meiraap, radicchio and chioggia beetroot. Membership works through a harvest share system. For the 2026 season, a full share costs €325, covering weekly access from mid-May to mid-December. Members receive a weekly email listing what is ready to harvest and where to find it in the garden. Picking is self-service, available any day from sunrise to sunset. Children under five pick for free; older children pay a reduced rate. Members bring their own bags or crates and a knife to harvest without damaging the plants. The garden operates on trust, with guidelines to ensure fair sharing among all members.

De Blije Bodem is a regenerative pick-your-own garden in Groningen where visitors harvest their own vegetables, herbs and flowers. The garden grows over 50 crops, including seasonal vegetables such as kale, beans, fennel, lettuce, carrots, celery, kohlrabi, aubergines and peppers, as well as unsprayed flowers like sunflowers and marigolds, and fresh herbs including lemon verbena, lemon balm and cola herb. Potatoes and onions are not grown here, as the space is used for produce that is harder to find organically or relatively expensive in shops.

Tuinderij Mooi Weerdinge in Weerdinge is a pick-your-own vegetable garden and food forest where visitors harvest their own produce from May to November. The farm grows a variety of seasonal vegetables, including pak choi, beetroot, lettuce, peas, beans, courgettes, tomatoes, peppers, maize, potatoes, pumpkins, and leafy greens like chard and spinach. In the food forest, you can pick small fruits such as berries, raspberries, and plums, as well as perennial vegetables and herbs like rosemary and szechuan pepper.

X T R A K R A G T in Kraggenburg is a pick-your-own flower farm with a public pluktuin open from July to the end of October. The field grows seasonal cut flowers—dahlias, annuals and perennials—alongside small fruit such as currants and gooseberries. Visitors pick their own bouquets and pay by the stem or bunch; the farm provides scissors and buckets. Pre-ordered plukboeketten can also be collected. The pluktuin is part of a working care farm that offers day activities, so the setting is a working agricultural site rather than a dedicated visitor attraction. The farm is wheelchair-accessible, with a paved parking area and step-free entrance. A small on-site café, Zuidpunt T121, serves coffee, homemade cakes and light lunches on Monday and Thursday afternoons from April until the autumn half-term. The café also sells farm-made jams, seeds and seasonal produce from a self-service cabinet.

Boerderij de Oude Ruif in Stoutenburg is a pick-your-own farm where visitors harvest their own fruit, vegetables and herbs. The season runs from late May until the end of September, with the widest choice in summer. You can pick soft fruit such as raspberries, blackberries, red, white and blackcurrants, tayberries, honeyberries and Japanese wineberries. The farm also grows apples, pears and plums, though the trees are still young. Vegetables include lettuce, beetroot, carrots, cabbages, courgettes and pumpkins, alongside a range of herbs. In autumn, late-ripening crops like blackberries and autumn raspberries extend the season.

At CSA Tuinderij Plantalia in Ritthem, you pick your own organic vegetables, herbs and seasonal fruit from May to November. The farm grows over 40 types of vegetables, including courgettes, tomatoes, beans, carrots, beetroot, kale, spinach, leeks and various cabbages. Herbs include basil, parsley, dill, coriander and thyme. Strawberries are available in season, and the farm plans to add more fruit bushes in the future. Plantalia works on a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) model. Instead of paying per kilo, you buy a harvest share at the start of the season. This covers a weekly supply of fresh produce, which you pick yourself from the fields. Shares are available for a single month, the full season or a full year. Prices for the 2026 season start at €295 for an adult, with discounts for children. A trial month costs €45. If you prefer not to pick, the farm can harvest your share and deliver it to a collection point in Middelburg or Vlissingen for an extra fee.

Fruithof de Struikrover in Oldeholtpade is a pick-your-own farm growing over 20 types of fruit, mostly berries. The main crops are blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries, along with less common varieties such as tayberries, honeyberries, aronia berries, jostaberries, Japanese wineberries, elderberries, rosehips, gooseberries, quinces, medlars, sea buckthorn and figs. The farm also has flowers for picking, including marigolds, cornflowers and sunflowers. The farm is open for picking from mid-June to mid-September, with the season running on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 09.00 to 17.00. Outside the picking season, the farm is open on Saturdays for buying cuttings, shrubs, seeds and young plants. All produce is grown organically without pesticides.

Zelfoogsttuin Nieuwe Akker in Schalkhaar is a pick-your-own vegetable garden where members harvest their own produce year-round. The farm grows a wide variety of seasonal vegetables, including kale, leeks, carrots, parsnips, celeriac, Swiss chard, New Zealand spinach, parsley, beetroot, pumpkins, tomatoes, aubergines, and broccoli. Some crops, like winter purslane, are available well into winter. Membership is required to pick here. The farm operates on a subscription model, with annual or trial memberships available for different age groups. Members pay in advance for a full season (May to March) and can harvest as much as they need for their household. The farm provides guidance on how to pick each crop, with weekly harvest updates sent to members. You bring your own containers and tools, though some are available on-site.

At Boer Gijs in Houten you pick your own apples, pears and flowers during the plukseizoen. The farm grows several varieties, including the Zonneglans apple, a yellow, crisp apple with a sweet and tangy flavour. Zonneglans is low in allergens and keeps its colour and texture longer than most apples. Visitors can also pick blueberries and other seasonal fruit when available. The farm is open on Saturdays from 10.00 to 16.00. You pay by the kilo for the fruit you pick. The shop sells fresh produce, Zonneglans apple juice and other products from the farm. Parking and the entrance are wheelchair-accessible.

At Marja’s Bloemenpluktuin in Spierdijk you pick your own flowers, herbs and soft fruit. The season runs from mid-June to August for the flower field, and from April to mid-September for guided tours. The farm is open on specific days only; in late August, for example, it opens on the 22nd and 23rd from 11.00 to 14.00. Check the website for the current schedule before you visit. You create your own bouquet from the flower field or pick edible flowers, herbs for tea and cooking, and soft fruit straight from the trees. The farm also sells seasonal vegetables, home-grown honey and dried herbs from its roadside stall. Payment is by cash, QR code or Tikkie.

At ’t Leeuweriksveld in Emmen you pick your own vegetables and herbs from April to October. The farm grows a wide variety of seasonal produce, including leafy greens like spinach, lettuce, and kale, root vegetables such as carrots, beetroot, and parsnips, and crops like beans, peas, and courgettes. Herbs like basil, parsley, and oregano are also available for picking. The selection changes throughout the season, with early crops like radishes and spring onions giving way to tomatoes, peppers, and pumpkins later in the year.

Bloemenpluktuin Eikenburg in Eindhoven is a pick-your-own flower garden where visitors can cut seasonal blooms directly from the field. The flowers are grown without chemicals, in open ground with compost and care for the soil and wildlife. The season typically runs from late June to mid-October, depending on the weather. You pick your own bouquet for a fixed price: €11, €17.50 or €31, depending on the size. Bring scissors and, if possible, a bucket to keep the stems in water. Payment is by QR code, payment request, or with a pre-purchased plukbon or plukabonnement. The garden provides instructions on how to pick, which you should read before starting.

De Tuin naast de Branding is a pick-your-own garden on Schiermonnikoog where you can harvest vegetables, herbs, flowers and oyster mushrooms. The season runs from late May to mid-November, with the widest selection available between June and October. In mid-October, crops include lettuce, Swiss chard, garlic, pak choi, endive, beetroot, rocket, New Zealand spinach, kale, pointed cabbage, celeriac, fennel, herbs and flowers. Some vegetables, such as courgettes, pattypan squash and peppers, are limited to a small daily harvest. The farm also sells Schier soap and Wilder Land tea.

Pluktuin Ut Ouw Goed in De Moer is a pick-your-own flower and fruit farm set on the site of a former tree nursery. The farm grows a wide variety of flowers, including peonies, lavender, anemones, marguerites, lupins and sunflowers, as well as field and dried flowers. You can pick your own bouquet for €5 or more. The flower fields are tended by Fien van Laarhoven, one of the owners. The farm also has a food forest with apples, pears, apricots, nectarines, peaches, persimmons, cherries, raspberries, redcurrants, blueberries, grapes and blackberries, along with nut trees. The fruit season runs from early summer to autumn, depending on the crop.

At ’t Nije Eskes in Beuningen you pick your own blueberries from the bushes. The farm also grows raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, rhubarb and various other berries, which are used for its own jams, chutneys and fruit juices. The strawberries are planted in pots at standing height. You pay by the kilo. The farm is open during the picking season; visitors are asked to call ahead. Parking is wheelchair-accessible, as is the entrance.

Charlotte’s Pompoenen in IJzendijke is a pick-your-own pumpkin farm with over 400 varieties of pumpkins, gourds, ornamental cucumbers, peppers and aubergines. The main season runs from 1 September to 31 October. During this time, visitors can walk the pumpkin trail, which is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10.00 to 17.00, and on Sundays from 13.00 to 17.00. You pick your own pumpkins and other produce directly from the fields. The farm also has a shop selling pumpkin-based products such as liqueur, jam, syrup, beer and juice, as well as dried flowers and seasonal plants like geraniums, bedding plants and strawberries outside the pumpkin season. There is no entry fee for the fields or shop.

At CSA Zelfoogsttuin Kraaybeekerhof in Driebergen-Rijsenburg, members of the community farm grow and harvest their own organic vegetables, herbs, flowers and small fruit. The farm operates as a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) model, where participants commit to a season of produce in exchange for a share of the harvest. You pick what is ready each week during the growing season, which runs from spring to autumn. The land is open 24 hours a day from Monday to Saturday, though the farm is closed on Sundays. The kwekerij (nursery) is accessible at any time for purchasing plants, with a self-service till. Staff are available on Fridays and Saturdays to answer questions. From 1 May to 18 October, the theetuin (tea garden) is open from 10.30 to 17.00, and the landgoedwinkel (estate shop) from 12.00 to 17.00 on Fridays and Saturdays.

De Oosterwaarde in Diepenveen is a biological-dynamic farm where you can pick your own flowers, soft fruit and seasonal vegetables. The farm holds Demeter certification and grows over 50 varieties of vegetables, along with grains, fruit and flowers. The flower field is open from June to October. You can pick a bouquet during shop opening hours for €10, or buy a punch card for five visits (€42.50) or a season pass for 15 visits (€105). The farm provides scissors and twine; you pay at the shop. The fruit season runs from June to September. You pick raspberries, blackberries, redcurrants, whitecurrants, blackcurrants, jostaberries, gooseberries and autumn-fruiting raspberries. A kilo costs €12, or you can buy a season pass for 15 visits (€40). From 2027 the farm plans to offer pick-your-own vegetables as well.

Pluktuin Gewoon Buiten in Rijsbergen is a pick-your-own farm where you can harvest organic vegetables, herbs, fruit and flowers from April to October. The vegetable season runs until the end of October, while flowers are available from July to October. The farm operates on a subscription basis for vegetables: you pay an annual fee to pick a weekly share of produce, enough for a household. Prices depend on the number of people in your group, with reduced rates for volunteers and those on a low income. Flowers can be picked without a subscription, with prices based on the size of your bouquet.

At De Lytse Brekken in Follega you pick your own blueberries during the season, which typically runs from mid-July to late August. The farm is part of a small campsite and marina on the edge of the Frisian Lakes, with the blueberry field open to both guests and day visitors. You pick directly from the bushes, using containers provided by the farm, and pay by weight. The field is accessible during opening hours, which are usually Wednesday to Saturday, 10.00 to 16.00, though exact dates and times are confirmed each year on the farm’s website. There is a small terrace next to the field where you can sit with coffee or tea after picking.

At Ecologische Tuinderij De Tilgrupshof in Appelscha you pick your own organic vegetables and herbs from mid-May to November. The farm works on a membership system called oogstgenoot, or harvest partner. You pay an annual fee at the start of the season, which covers the whole household. The standard fee is €275 per share, but you can choose to pay between €200 and €350 depending on your budget. Children under 10 pick for free, and those aged 10 to 18 pay half price.

At Zelfoogsttuin de Proefvelden in Haren, you pick your own vegetables, herbs, fruit, flowers and mushrooms from late May until December. The farm grows a wide range of seasonal produce, including potatoes, strawberries, beans, courgettes, carrots, beetroot, various types of cabbage, spinach, lettuce, radishes, leeks, onions, pumpkins and herbs such as basil, parsley, mint, rosemary and thyme. There are also soft fruits like raspberries, blackberries, red and white currants, and flowers including marigolds.

Van Grotel Blauwe Bessen Cultuur in Nuenen is a pick-your-own blueberry farm with a shop selling products made from its own berries. The farm grows blueberries on 15,000 square metres of fields, which visitors can pick themselves during the season, typically from early July to the end of August. You pay a reduced rate for the berries you pick and take home in provided containers. Dogs are not allowed in the picking fields.

FrankenFruit in Bergen op Zoom is a pick-your-own farm where visitors can harvest fruit, vegetables and flowers from mid-June to mid-November. The farm grows over a dozen varieties of apples, including Elstar, Jonagold, Pinova and Santana, as well as pears, plums, cherries, blackberries, redcurrants and gooseberries. Vegetables include pumpkins, courgettes, sugar maize, runner beans, beetroot, kale, tomatoes and white onions. The flower field offers dahlias, zinnias, sunflowers, cosmos, sweet peas and dried flowers, with prices per stem or bunch.

Akkerwikke in Maastricht is a certified organic pick-your-own farm where visitors harvest their own vegetables, herbs, strawberries and cut flowers. The farm grows over 60 types of vegetables, 20 herbs and seasonal strawberries, all available for picking from May to December. From June to October, a separate flower field supplies around 20 weeks of fresh cut flowers for weekly bouquets. The farm operates on a subscription model. Visitors sign up for a full season—either a vegetable harvest share, a flower share, or both—and collect their produce weekly. Vegetable shares are priced per person per week (€5, €6 or €8 depending on the size) and cover a household’s needs for the season. Flower shares cost €9 per week for a self-picked bouquet. Trial subscriptions for one month are also available.

At Boerderijwinkel Hoorn in Huis ter Heide you pick your own strawberries during the season. The farm also grows asparagus, which is sold in the farm shop but not available for picking. Strawberries are picked from the field during opening hours; you check in at the till for instructions. The farm sells aspargeboxes—ready-made meal kits for two or four people that include asparagus, potatoes, ham, eggs and sauce. These can be ordered online for collection.

De Zomerschuur in Burgum is a pick-your-own farm with a focus on flowers, herbs and seasonal produce from its own gardens. Visitors can pick edible flowers such as nasturtium, cornflower, marigold, violet and sunflower, as well as herbs and salad leaves from the kitchen garden. The farm also has a small orchard where you can pick apples and pears in season. Picking is available for €7.50, which allows you to create your own bouquet. In the orchard, you pay for the fruit you pick by weight. The farm provides containers, but you can also bring your own. The flower and herb gardens are designed for easy access, with raised beds and clear paths.

Fruitboerderij (Görtz Fruit) in Baarlo is a family-run fruit farm that has grown cherries, pears, plums, apples and grapes along the Maas for over 150 years. From late June to early October, visitors can pick their own fruit during organised picking days. The farm grows morello cherries (a small, tart variety), Williams and Conference pears, mirabelle and blue plums, Elstar, Braeburn and Gloster apples, and small quantities of Auxerrois, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir grapes. Each fruit has its own picking window: cherries in late June and early July, Williams pears in mid-August, mirabelles and blue plums in August and early September, and apples from late August to mid-September. The exact dates are announced on the farm’s website and Facebook page a few days in advance, as they depend on the weather and ripeness.

At Plantage Blankwater in Boukoul, near Roermond, you pick your own blueberries from late June to the end of September. The farm grows 20 hectares of blueberry bushes, with several varieties that ripen at different times during the season. You pay by the kilo for what you pick, and the farm provides containers. Picking is possible at standing height. The farm is open daily from 10.00 to 17.30. Outside the picking season, frozen blueberries and blueberry products, such as juice and jam made from the farm’s own berries, are sold in the farm shop. The shop also stocks blueberry plants.

Tuinpark Laakzijde in Amersfoort is a community garden where visitors can pick their own vegetables, herbs and flowers during the growing season. The park is home to several initiatives, including a food forest, a vegetable garden run by a social enterprise, and a communal allotment association. The food forest allows limited foraging of seasonal produce, while the vegetable garden offers self-harvest subscriptions for members. Visitors can also pick flowers and herbs in designated areas. The park operates on an ecological basis, with no synthetic pesticides or fertilisers used.

De Bessentuin in Brucht is a pick-your-own berry farm specialising in blueberries, which can be picked from early July until September. The farm grows six varieties, each ripening at different times, so blueberries are available throughout the summer. Other soft fruit includes red, white and blackcurrants, raspberries, blackberries and gooseberries, with the season running from late June to the end of August. In 2026, blackcurrants were ready in mid-June, followed by red and white currants, which lasted about six weeks.

De Greftenhoeve in Vriezenveen is a pick-your-own farm specialising in blueberries, with blackcurrants, redcurrants and gooseberries also available for picking. The main season runs from mid-June to mid-September, though the exact start and end dates depend on the weather each year. Blueberries are usually ready from early July, with blackcurrants, redcurrants and gooseberries ripening slightly earlier. Outside the picking season, the farm sells frozen blueberries and other products in its shop.

De Huppe in Zwolle is a pick-your-own flower farm with a biological pluktuin where visitors can cut their own bouquets. The fields grow seasonal flowers such as lathyrus and zinnias, along with herbs and edible blooms. The season runs from early spring, when tulips are available, through summer, when the main picking takes place. In winter, dried flower bunches are sold in the farm shop. You buy a plukbon, a voucher for one or three bouquets, either online or in the shop. The farm provides scissors and containers. The flowers are grown without chemical fertilisers or pesticides.

Warmoes in Lent is a historical market garden that grows over a hundred varieties of vegetables, fruit and flowers using traditional methods. The farm follows the warmoezenier way of growing, a local form of market gardening that supplied Nijmegen with fresh produce until the early 20th century. From late April to October, visitors can pick their own seasonal produce. The farm marks what is ready with red flags: vegetables such as beetroot, kohlrabi and various leafy greens, soft fruit including raspberries, blackberries and currants, and flowers from the two cutting gardens. You pay for what you pick at the counter in the café or museum. The farm provides picking tools and baskets; bring your own containers if you prefer. Children must be supervised while picking.

Moestuin Zuylestein in Leersum is a 17th-century kitchen garden where visitors can pick their own seasonal vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers. The garden grows a mix of modern and historic varieties, including pumpkins, carrots, lettuce, beans, thyme, basil, coriander, courgettes, New Zealand spinach, Jerusalem artichokes, palm kale and potatoes. In season, there are also apples, mulberries, medlars, strawberries and soft fruit such as currants and gooseberries. Along the walls, trained fruit trees produce old varieties of apples and pears.

’t Duvelshofke in Oldenzaal is a pick-your-own farm with soft fruit and flowers. The main season runs from late June to August, when you can pick strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, red and blackcurrants, gooseberries and plums. In September, apples, pears and late flowers are available. The farm also sells frozen berries year-round in its farm shop. You pay per person, with a minimum of €2.50. This covers the right to pick and is deducted from the final cost if you pick more than that amount. Bring your own containers or baskets. Children must be supervised, and visitors are asked to stay on the grass paths. The farm provides scissors for flowers; fruit should be picked by hand.

De Marwijkshof in Marwijksoord is a pick-your-own farm where visitors can gather flowers, soft fruit and pumpkins during the harvest season. The farm grows dahlias, thornless blackberries and ornamental apples for picking, along with other seasonal produce available in the farm shop. The selection changes as crops ripen; in early October 2026, for example, blackberries, dahlias and ornamental apples were ready for picking, while other fruits like strawberries and currants had already been harvested.

Het Aardbeienterras in Rijsbergen is a pick-your-own strawberry farm open daily from April until early November. The farm grows strawberries in greenhouses and polytunnels, with plants at standing height so you can pick without bending. Children can pick their own box of strawberries for €4, which includes a strawberry-cutting diploma. The season for picking typically runs from late May until November, though availability depends on ripeness. The farm is open every day from 10.00 to 18.00. Entry and parking are free. There is no need to book for a visit, but some activities—such as group workshops or the High Strawberry tasting—require advance reservation by email.

MMM Zorgboerderij in Zeewolde is a pick-your-own farm with a pluktuin where you can gather seasonal fruit such as redcurrants, raspberries, strawberries and blackberries. The farm also grows grapes. The fruit is available to pick during the summer months, typically from June until the produce runs out. You bring your own container or buy one in the farm shop. After picking, the fruit is weighed and you pay for what you have gathered. The pluktuin is open on weekdays from 09.30 to 15.00, though the farm shop stays open until 16.00. The farm itself is accessible at all times, but the animal enclosures close at 15.00.

De Moestuin in Utrecht is a pick-your-own farm where visitors can harvest seasonal vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers directly from the fields. The farm grows over 50 types of vegetables, including tomatoes, courgettes, beans, and leafy greens, as well as soft fruit like strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and currants. Herbs and edible flowers are also available for picking, and from July to September, visitors can cut their own bouquets from the flower field, which includes dahlias, sunflowers, and cornflowers.

Bosbessenkwekerij La Francaise in Enschede grows blueberries for pick-your-own from mid-July to mid-August. The farm has two locations: one at Willemsbeekweg for sales and another at Kwekkeboomweg in Buurse for picking. The 2026 picking season starts on 20 July, with set dates in late July when the farm is open for picking from 09.00 to 16.00. You pay by the kilo, with prices decreasing as you pick more: €7.00 per kilo for 1 or 2 kilos, €6.50 for 2 to 5 kilos, and €6.00 for 5 kilos or more. The farm provides buckets, and staff explain where and how to pick when you arrive.

At Martinushoeve Pluktuin in Ossendrecht, visitors pick their own vegetables, herbs, fruit, flowers and eggs from May to October. The farm grows a wide range of produce, including tomatoes, courgettes, aubergines, peppers, beans, peas, carrots, beetroot, potatoes, leeks, onions, various types of cabbage, spinach, lettuce, strawberries, raspberries, apples, pears, plums and cherries. Herbs include basil, parsley, rosemary, thyme, mint and dill. There is also a wildflower meadow and a selection of edible flowers. Fresh eggs are available from the farm’s chickens, and honey from its beehives.

Berkenbroek Blauwe Bessen in Darp is a pick-your-own blueberry farm on the slopes of the Havelterberg. The farm grows four varieties—Duke, Liberty, Valor and Aurora—which ripen from July to September. Visitors can pick their own berries during the season, paying by the kilo. The farm also organises self-picking days, where staff explain how to pick the ripest berries. On these days, homemade blueberry pie and drinks are available at the field.

At Tuinderij de Hooge Oogst in Tiendeveen, you pick your own vegetables, herbs and flowers directly from the field. The farm operates on a community-supported agriculture (CSA) model, where members buy a share of the harvest for a full season rather than paying per kilo. Shares are available for the growing season, typically from mid-June to the end of November, with occasional winter vegetables. Instead of a traditional pick-your-own system, members receive weekly emails listing what is ready to harvest and how much they can take. You visit the farm to gather your produce yourself, with the option to send someone else if you cannot come. The farm is open for picking on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, though exact hours are not fixed—visitors are encouraged to come when it suits them once familiar with the process.

Heerlijkheid de Hare in Oldemarkt is a pick-your-own organic garden for subscribers. The farm grows vegetables and soft fruit, which subscribers harvest themselves throughout the season. Access is included in the annual subscription, with no additional charge per kilo or container. The garden is open daily from sunrise to sunset. Subscribers bring their own harvesting tools and containers. Children under five pick for free; older children and adults pay an annual fee, currently €216 per adult and €108 for children aged five to 18. Payment is due by 1 April each year, and subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled by 1 January. The farm also sets aside €2 per subscription for the national CSA network.

Tuinbouwbedrijf Bonten in Baexem is a pick-your-own farm specialising in pumpkins and asparagus. The farm grows over 150 varieties of pumpkins and gourds, including ornamental, edible and Halloween types. Pumpkin picking takes place in autumn. The main pick-your-own days are held on the last Sunday in September and the first Sunday in October, from 10.00 to 16.00. Entry costs €2.50 per person (children under two free). You pay for the pumpkins by weight: up to 5 kg at €1.95 per kilo, 5–10 kg at €1.60 per kilo, and over 10 kg at €1.40 per kilo. Pumpkins heavier than 8 kg are half price per kilo. Bring your own secateurs and bags, or use the farm’s buckets. A trolley shuttles between the field and the farmyard to transport your harvest.

Pluimerije in Darp is a social food garden where you pick your own vegetables, herbs, flowers and small fruit from May to November. The garden follows the CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) model: you buy a harvest share for the season and pick your weekly portion yourself. Shares are available for one person (€199), two people (€327.50) or a family of three or four (€501.50). People on a low income can join without paying.