Fruit

Buurtboerderij Nieuweweg is an urban community farm and vegetable garden located in Haarlem-Oost. It operates as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative, focusing on ecologically grown food, education, and community building. The farm aims to reconnect people with nature and each other through locally grown produce, cultural events, and hands-on learning. The primary offering is a self-pick harvest subscription, which allows members to pick their own vegetables, herbs, and fruit directly from the fields. The self-pick season runs from April through November, covering approximately 35 weeks. Available produce includes both common vegetables like courgette, paprika, tomato, onion, garlic, cucumber, lettuce, cabbages, and pumpkins, as well as lesser-known or “forgotten” vegetables such as kohlrabi, chard, rapeseed, and winter purslane. In addition to vegetables, the farm also offers an egg subscription where members can adopt a chicken and collect fresh eggs. All produce is grown seasonally and without the use of chemical pesticides.

Tuinderij Plantalia is a self-pick and cut-your-own vegetable garden located between Middelburg and Ritthem. It operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) basis, growing produce without synthetic pesticides, artificial fertilizers, or animal manure. The farm became certified organic in 2023 after moving to a new plot of land at Landbouwweg. Participants become “oogstgenoten” (harvest partners) by purchasing a harvest share, which allows them to come and pick their own vegetables, herbs, and fruit throughout the season. The main harvest season runs from May through November, though some produce may be available outside these months. The farm offers over 40 types of vegetables including andijvie, aardappelen (potatoes are priced separately), bloemkool, boerenkool, broccoli, courgette, daikon radish, doperwten, knoflook, knolselderij, komkommer, pastinaak, pompoen, prei, radijs, rode biet, rode kool, rucola, sla, snijbiet, sperziebonen, spinazie, spruitjes, tomaten, uien, wortelen, and many more. Herbs such as basil, chives, dill, coriander, parsley, oregano, sage, and thyme are available, along with strawberries and other soft fruit that is being expanded. No fixed opening hours are maintained; visits are by appointment or during scheduled events. Regular guided tours called ‘Rondje tuinderij’ are held on the last Saturday of each month from 10:00 to 11:00. Workdays are also organized throughout the growing season.

De Wickevoorter Stadsboeren is a biological urban farm and self-picking garden located in the new residential area of Wickevoort in Cruquius. The farm operates as a form of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), with a mission to reconnect people with each other and with their food. Spanning over 2.5 hectares, the farm grows a wide variety of vegetables, herbs, and flowers, and also keeps pigs, chickens, and sheep. Members of the self-picking garden can harvest from 50 to 60 different types of vegetables each season, with fresh herbs always available. The main harvest season runs from mid-May until Christmas, with a limited winter harvest available in January and February. Members can harvest daily from sunrise to sunset. Additionally, a flower-picking garden is open from July through the end of September, offering a changing selection of field flowers. For those who prefer a ready-to-go option, a weekly vegetable crate with seasonal produce can be picked up.

Natuurboerderij KipEigen is a regenerative farm and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative located in Loosdrecht, Netherlands. The farm focuses on producing food in a way that actively restores the soil, biodiversity, and the local ecosystem, operating on the principle that farming should leave the land healthier than it was found. Self-picking is available for fruit during the growing season. Apples, pears, cherries, blackberries, raspberries, and currants can be picked from the farm’s orchard, which is open every other Friday from 12:00 PM starting in the summer season. Pickers are welcome to wander among the chickens and the mini-food forest while harvesting.

Pluk! Boterbloem is a self-harvest organic farm located on the Ecologische Boerderij de Boterbloem in Amsterdam’s Lutkemeerpolder. Established in 2021, it operates as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm focusing on biologically grown vegetables, herbs, and flowers. The farm prioritizes soil health, biodiversity, and human-scale practices, including manual tools and no-till methods. It offers a quiet, community-oriented atmosphere with a small shop, a shaded orchard for relaxation, chickens, goats, and an eco-house for workshops and activities.

Pluktuin Schipluiden is a community-oriented, biodiverse garden located on the edge of Schipluiden. Spanning approximately 3,500 square meters, the garden is a place where visitors can explore, learn, and harvest. The space is designed as a living ecosystem, featuring an extensive variety of fruit trees, berry bushes, vegetable beds, herb gardens, and flower patches. Managed by a foundation and cared for by a dedicated team of volunteers, the garden operates on organic and circular principles, using compost, sheep’s wool, and natural pest control methods like encouraging beneficial insects.

Stadstuinderij NoordOogst is a community-supported vegetable garden and small food forest located in Amsterdam-Noord, on the grounds of the former Melkweg sports park. The garden is cultivated using natural methods, without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. The farm operates on a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) model, where members support the farm at the start of the season and, in return, harvest their own produce weekly. Members can self-pick a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and herbs. The harvest season runs approximately 32 weeks, from mid-April to mid-November. Occasionally, flowers are also available for picking. The specific varieties available each week are communicated via a newsletter and a board at the garden entrance, with flags indicating which beds are ready for harvest. Seasonal produce includes items such as apples, berries, lettuce, kale, potatoes, tomatoes, fennel, beans, and many more.

Tuinderij de Groenteboer is a biological self-picking farm and flower garden located on the grounds of Boerderij de Boerinn in Kamerik, just north of Woerden. The farm focuses on natural cultivation methods, working with the seasons and biodiversity to grow a wide variety of vegetables, herbs, soft fruits, and flowers without artificial fertilizers or pesticides. As a self-picking garden, members can harvest approximately 60 different types of seasonal vegetables and soft fruits. The picking season runs from May to December, about 32 weeks per year. Spring offerings include spinach, broad beans, pea shoots, and turnip tops. Summer brings carrots, beets, broccoli, and strawberries. Autumn offers parsnips and pumpkins, while winter features kale and leeks. Members receive a weekly harvest mail with guidance on what is available.

Boerderij De Oude Ruif is a fifth-generation family farm located in Stoutenburg, which has transitioned from a traditional dairy operation into a small-scale, nature-inclusive agricultural business focused on community connection and sustainable food production. The farm operates as a “bio-logical” farm, following organic principles without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. Visitors can self-pick a diverse variety of fruit, vegetables, and herbs in the farm’s pick-your-own garden (oogsttuin). The self-picking season runs from approximately late May through late September. The season begins with honeyberries, followed by a summer peak with abundant soft fruit. Fruit available for picking includes red currants, raspberries, blackberries, black currants, Japanese wineberries, tayberries, honeyberries, jostaberries, and black raspberries. The farm also grows apple, pear, and plum trees; these are young and expected to yield larger harvests within three to five years. A selection of vegetables is cultivated, including lettuce, beets, carrots, cabbages, courgettes, and pumpkins, alongside a variety of herbs.

Zelfplukboomgaard ’t Straatje is a self-picking fruit orchard located in Zaltbommel. The orchard offers the experience of picking apples directly from the trees, providing a direct connection to the source of the fruit. The operation is set on a temporary plot of land, with plans to potentially expand to a new, more permanent location in the future. Visitors can self-pick apples from the orchard. The primary picking season has historically been in the autumn months, particularly October. However, recent seasons have been impacted by challenges such as pest infestation, leading to reduced harvests. As a result, general self-pick days for the public are currently on hold. In 2024, picking was restricted to those who had adopted a tree. The possibility of resuming public self-pick days will be evaluated based on the condition of the 2025 harvest.

De Tovertuin is a self-pick vegetable garden located in Epe, offering a membership-based experience where people can come and harvest their own fresh, organically grown produce. The garden focuses on community building around food and cultivates a wide variety of vegetables using natural and ecological methods, without the use of chemical pesticides. The season runs for approximately 33 weeks, typically starting in early May. Members can self-pick a vast assortment of produce, including: potatoes, strawberries, endive, eggplant, basil, beets, kale, wild garlic, spring onions, broccoli, broccolini, Chinese cabbage, zucchini, capucijner peas, celeriac, cucumber, kohlrabi, kohlrabi, pak choi, palm kale, parsnip, snow peas, leek, rapeseed, rhubarb, radicchio, radish, red cabbage, lettuce, spinach, pointed cabbage, chard, green beans, Brussels sprouts, sweet corn, fava beans, lamb’s lettuce, fennel, yacon, sweet potato, and winter purslane.

De Tilgrupshof is an ecological self-picking farm located on the Tilgrupsweg in Appelscha, established in January 2024. The farm operates on Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) principles, meaning that members support the farm financially at the start of the season and, in return, share in the harvest throughout the growing period. Farming is done entirely without chemical pesticides or fertilizers, focusing instead on nurturing soil health and biodiversity. Members can self-pick a wide variety of vegetables and herbs. The season runs from mid-May to November, spanning approximately 30 weeks. At the start of the season, the selection is smaller, but by midsummer there is an abundance of produce. Available crops vary by season. In the spring, you can expect winter purslane, garlic, turnip tops, radishes, marrowfat peas, kohlrabi, endive, pak choi, snow peas, arugula, pointed cabbage, fennel, spinach, Swiss chard, red cabbage, rhubarb, green asparagus, and various lettuces and herbs. Summer offerings include broad beans, peas, zucchini, summer purslane, pak choi, New Zealand spinach, pointed cabbage, garlic, onions, beets, carrots, beans, potatoes, leeks, corn, and assorted lettuces and herbs. In autumn, the harvest includes beans, zucchini, sweet potatoes, daikon, turnips, artichokes, pumpkins, yacon, celeriac, Swiss chard, Jerusalem artichokes, leeks, kale, and various lettuces and herbs.

Fruitkwekerij Berkenbroek is a fruit farm located in the Dutch provinces of Drenthe, with locations in Wittelte and Darp. Since 2014, the farm has focused on growing flavorful fruit using natural methods. The farm avoids chemical pesticides, relying instead on natural predators, insect hotels, and flower strips to manage pests. Seasonal pollination is supported by a local beekeeper and bumblebee hives. The farm offers self-picking opportunities, particularly for blueberries. Self-picking for blueberries takes place on the Havelterberg in Darp during the harvest season. Visitors can pick their own berries and enjoy a drink and homemade blueberry pie on site. The self-picking season for blueberries runs from July to the end of September.

Gelukkige Groentes Ooij is a food garden located in the Ooijpolder, near Nijmegen, that operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model. Vegetables, herbs, and some small fruits and flowers are grown using nature-inclusive (regenerative) methods, without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. The garden is open to members via a harvest subscription, allowing them to pick their own produce directly from the field. What you can self-pick and when Self-pick produce: Seasonal vegetables, herbs, and for part of the season, flowers and small fruits. Over 60 different crops are grown throughout the year, including familiar varieties like leek, onion, carrot, and courgette, as well as lesser-known items such as hakurei turnip and tromboncino squash. Herbs like oregano, coriander, and dill are also available. Season: The harvest subscription runs from May through December. Additional information (from Google Business Directory)

Groene Pluk is a self-harvest garden located at Ibisweg 14 in Zeewolde, on the grounds of Burgerboerderij Oosterwold. It operates as a community-supported agriculture (CSA) initiative, where members share in both the bounty and the risks of the growing season. The garden focuses on regenerative, fully biological farming practices, with the goal of nourishing the soil, supporting biodiversity, and providing fresh, local food. The site is open to visitors from Wednesday through Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with the exception of a winter harvest period when hours are limited to Thursday through Saturday. The business is currently operational and has received high marks from its members.

Het Plukparadijs is a small-scale, community-supported market garden (CSA) located at Hoofdweg 95 in De Krim, in the Dutch province of Overijssel. Founded in 2022 by Albertine, a graduate of the Warmonderhof biodynamic farming college, the garden is still growing and developing year by year, with the long-term goal of cultivating a full hectare of productive land. The garden operates according to the principles of biological and regenerative agriculture — using organic seeds and plant material, avoiding synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, and nurturing the soil through mulching and green manures.

Marja’s Bloemenpluktuin is a pick-your-own flower garden located in Spierdijk, offering a colorful and fragrant oasis for visitors. In addition to flowers, the farm provides opportunities to pick edible blossoms, herbs for tea and cooking, and soft fruit directly from the trees. A farm stand offers seasonal vegetables, homemade honey, and various teas from the garden. The garden is open for self-picking from mid-June to August, while guided tours are available by appointment from April to mid-September for groups of up to 10 people. The garden is closed during the winter months until spring begins, though tours may still be booked. Payment can be made in cash, via QR code, or through a Tikkie payment link. A self-service bicycle repair station is also available on site for visitors who arrive by bike.

Oogstland is a regenerative community food garden located at the Esweg in Zuidlaren. The garden cultivates vegetables, herbs, and soft fruit using no-dig methods, avoiding pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. The focus is on strengthening soil life and biodiversity while fostering a connection between people, their food, and nature. The initiative operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, where members purchase a seasonal share to receive a portion of the harvest.

Pluck van het veld is a self-picking farm and community garden located in Cromvoirt, in the countryside near Den Bosch. The farm grows over 70 varieties of vegetables, herbs, small fruits, and flowers using no-dig, regenerative methods without chemical pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. Members can join a seasonal subscription (Pluckabonnement) that runs from May through mid-December, offering weekly access to pick 5 to 15 types of vegetables and herbs, with additional small fruits and edible flowers throughout the season. The picking field is open every day during daylight hours for subscribers, and a gardener is typically present on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. The flower picking garden (Bloemenpluktuin) is available from late May to mid-October, and from 2026 onward it operates solely through seasonal subscriptions; a separate tulip picking event takes place in early spring (late March to early April) with over 7,500 organic tulip bulbs. The farm also hosts workshops (bouquet making, vegetable gardening), courses for aspiring market gardeners, guided tours, and corporate team events. A solidary pricing system allows members to pay according to their means. General contact hours (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:00–17:00; Wednesday, Friday 9:00–16:00; Saturday 10:00–12:00) apply for inquiries, while the picking grounds remain accessible to subscribers throughout the season.

Pluk Drenthe is a conference and event venue located on a small estate on the edge of a heathland area near Assen, in the province of Drenthe. The venue serves as a meeting and training center focused on wellness, team building, and stress prevention. It offers a range of workshops and training sessions designed for corporate groups and organizations, all set within a natural environment that includes a small lake, a wooded area, and an edible forest.

Pluktuin Apeldoorn is a foundation-run pick-your-own garden located in the hamlet of Wiesel, in the Wenum-Wiesel area near Apeldoorn. It is operated entirely by volunteers and focuses on providing an accessible, nature-oriented experience for visitors of all ages. The garden offers a variety of seasonal produce for self-picking. This includes a wide selection of summer flowers, which can be picked to make your own bouquets, as well as small fruits such as raspberries, blackberries, and various types of currants from the bessentuin (berry garden). Vegetables are also available, though these are typically harvested by the volunteers upon request rather than picked directly by visitors starting the 2025 season. The garden is open for picking from June onwards, reopening for the season on Wednesday, June 11, and remaining open until the start of October (the garden closes on Saturday, October 4, 2025).

Ecologische Pluktuin “De Peel” is a self-picking flower garden and ecological nature garden located along a canal and bordering the forested area in the peaceful, historic turf village of Griendtsveen. The property includes a natural garden with wadis designed to support a wide variety of wildlife—including birds, butterflies such as the Swallowtail and Hummingbird Hawk-Moth, frogs, and other animals—with a separate designated area for flower picking to ensure these habitats remain undisturbed. In spring, visitors can pick tulips and other bulb flowers, such as Camassias in light blue and purple and tall purple Alliums, some of which can be taken with the bulb for replanting. As the season progresses into summer and autumn, the selection expands to include many varieties of dahlias, perennials, annuals, eucalyptus, grasses, berries, and sometimes fruit from the orchard when available. The self-picking season generally runs from April until late October, with the flower stall for cuttings also open during garden hours. The business is currently cash-only.

Pluktuin Erebloem is a community-run picking garden and neighborhood association located in Nieuwegein. Established in 2021 from a local initiative, the garden is maintained entirely by volunteers with the goal of bringing residents together in a sustainable, green environment. The garden is open to the public daily from 08:00 to 20:00, every day of the week. The site is LGBTQ+ friendly, suitable for children, and wheelchair accessible, with free street parking available.

Tuin Moes is a self-picking farm and organic farm (Biologische boerderij) located at Hannah Arendtweg 78, 1349 CM Almere, in the Oosterwold area of the Netherlands. The farm is fully operational and wheelchair accessible, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking. As a self-harvest garden (Zelfoogsttuin), Tuin Moes allows visitors to pick their own produce directly from the fields. The farm’s official website is currently offline, so detailed lists of specific produce varieties and their exact seasonal availability are not available from that source. However, the farm is a member of the Google Business Directory and has a single review with a 5-star rating.

Mooi Weerdinge is a self-pick farm and food garden located on the edge of Weerdinge and Emmen. The farm grows vegetables, fruit, and herbs using natural principles, without artificial fertilizers or pesticides, and sources its seeds and planting stock organically. In addition to the self-pick garden, the site includes a food forest edge with berries, raspberries, plums, small fruit, perennial vegetables, and herbs such as rosemary, Szechuan pepper, and the French onion soup tree. The farm focuses on building healthy soil, promoting biodiversity, and fostering community connections through food.

Tuinderij Waalwortel is a regenerative self-picking garden located in Nijmegen-West, situated on a plot of approximately 2000 m² in the Hees district. The garden uses the no-dig method, meaning the soil is minimally disturbed and cultivated using cardboard, wood chips, and compost to improve soil structure and biodiversity. All produce is grown without pesticides or artificial fertilizers, relying only on water and compost. The garden offers a self-picking subscription for vegetables and herbs. Members have access for 30 weeks, from May through November, and can typically harvest about 5 different types of vegetables each week. The garden grows more than 50 varieties of vegetables and 6 varieties of herbs, including both well-known and forgotten types, as well as occasional flowers or forest fruit. The harvest follows the seasons, with overlap between periods.

Located in the rural area of Kraggenburg in the Noordoostpolder, Leer werk boerderij Xtrakragt is a small-scale care farm that combines vocational day activities with recreation. The farm is part of the larger multifunctional Boerderij de Zuiderkrib, which focuses on arable farming, tourism, and care services. Set within a quiet landscape of fields, forests, and water, the farm offers a structured, supportive environment for adults and older youth. A public flower-picking garden is available on the property from July through the end of October. Here, visitors can pick their own flowers daily during the season. The farm also grows soft fruit, which can be picked when in season. In addition to self-picking, the farm offers opportunities to learn various gardening skills such as sowing, planting dahlias, pruning fruit trees and soft fruit bushes, and berry picking.

Zelfoogsttuin De Plukkerij is a fruit and vegetable shop located at Tibbensteeg 12 in Dalfsen, Netherlands. This pick-your-own garden offers visitors the opportunity to harvest fresh produce directly from the land. As of March 1, 2026, the farm will transition to a new name, De Warmoezerij. The farm is operated by a female entrepreneur and is wheelchair accessible. The farm shop is open on Saturday from 09:00 to 16:00, and on Wednesday from 13:00 to 17:00. The garden is closed on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. Payment options include debit cards, contactless mobile payments, and credit cards.

Boer Gijs is a family-run fruit farm and orchard shop located in Houten, Netherlands. The business, which represents the fourth generation of the Jongerius family, cultivates fruit on 28 hectares of land, approximately half planted with apples and half with pears. The farm grows several apple and pear varieties and is especially known for being the proud grower of the Zonneglans (Sonnenglanz) apple, a unique yellow variety introduced in 2018 that offers a sweet and mildly acidic flavor, a firm bite, and a low-allergen profile.

Voedselbos Benthuizen is a 1.2-hectare organic farm and food forest located on the edge of the village of Benthuizen. This former pasture has been transformed into a thriving ecosystem filled with nut trees, fruit trees, berry bushes, and edible plants. The farm is designed to create a healthy environment for both people and wildlife, with all produce grown in natural soil without the use of pesticides. It operates as a community-focused space where members can actively participate, learn, and enjoy the harvest.

’t Plukgeluk is a self-harvest garden located just outside Bedum, in Noordwolde. The garden operates on principles of self-sufficiency and respect for people, animals, and the environment. All produce is grown using organic methods, without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, or other chemical substances. On Saturdays, visitors can come to the garden to pick and harvest a variety of organically grown vegetables, fruits, flowers, and herbs. On Wednesdays, the garden is also open for self-picking. These activities run seasonally, typically starting in late March or early spring through the autumn months. Throughout the year, a roadside stand is stocked daily with fresh produce from the farm, including eggs, and is available 24 hours a day.

De Glinstertuin is a small-scale, ecological nursery and pick-your-own garden located on 7,000 m² of land at the south end of De Glind. The garden grows a wide diversity of plants, including herbs, shrubs, trees, flowers, fruit, and nuts, all cultivated without synthetic fertilizers or chemical pesticides. The garden is designed to be a biodiversity haven, attracting bees, butterflies, and birds, and serves as both a production space and a place for visitors to relax, take photos, and enjoy nature.

De Tuin naast de Branding is a one-hectare self-pick garden located on the island of Schiermonnikoog. What began in 2016 as an empty field has grown into a full-fledged pick-your-own farm where visitors can harvest fruits, vegetables, flowers, and oyster mushrooms. The garden is cultivated using biological and sustainable methods, avoiding chemical pesticides and synthetic fertilizers to promote a healthy, fertile soil. The primary harvest season runs from the end of May to mid-November, with the most abundant selection available between late May and late October. The self-pick produce available includes lettuce, mesclun mix, raapstelen (leafy turnip tops), chard, spinach, thin leeks, oyster mushrooms (cultivated using coffee grounds from the island), tulips, and various other seasonal vegetables and fruits. In the spring, items such as greenhouse vegetables, apples, and yellow onions from a local partner farm are also available. Visitors can pick their own flowers to make bouquets.

Kwekerij Het Akkertje is a farm and nursery located in the natural area of De Linnerheide, situated between Linne and St. Odiliënberg in the Netherlands. The farm specializes in cultivating a vast array of pumpkins, gourds, and ornamental fruits, offering a unique experience for visitors. The property includes a historic orchard and a self-service farm stand. Visitors can self-pick apples and pears directly from the historic orchard. The main season for pumpkin-related activities and self-picking runs from September to October. The farm’s signature event, the “Pompoendagen” (Pumpkin Days), is held annually in September on the grounds of Landgoed Frymerson.

Kwekerij de Haar is a family-owned nursery located in Wierden, with roots dating back to the early 20th century. Originally a small fruit enterprise, it has evolved into a specialized rhododendron nursery that also offers social day activity programs in partnership with a local foundation. The property is wheelchair accessible, with wheelchair-friendly parking and entry, and accepts both pin and credit card payments. The self-picking season runs from the beginning of July through August. Visitors can pick blueberries in July and blackberries in August. The fruit is priced at €6 per kilogram. Upon arrival, a bucket is provided for picking, which can be weighed at the counter.

Pluktuinderij Aardbei & Zo is a pick-your-own farm located in Nederhorst den Berg, situated behind the greenhouses of Zorgkwekerij Kostelijk. The farm specializes in unsprayed strawberries, herbs, vegetables, and fruit. Visitors are welcome to harvest seasonal produce themselves during opening hours, paying only for what they pick or eat on site. The farm is open from the beginning of May until the beginning of October. During the season, a continuous supply of strawberries is available. Throughout the spring and summer, additional produce becomes available, including herbs and vegetables such as onions, carrots, zucchini, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and beans. Garlic braids are typically available from late June or early July. The fruit and berry garden includes apples, figs, pears, quinces, plums, berries, and blackberries. The farm has a strong focus on chemical-free cultivation and natural pest control, such as using nematodes against vine weevil larvae. The official opening hours for the 2025 season were Wednesday from 12:00 to 16:30, and Friday and Saturday from 09:00 to 16:30, with potential expansion of days for the 2026 season. The farm is closed on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. Parking is available on-site and is free. The property is dog-friendly, and visitors are encouraged to bring their own containers. The business has a rating of 4.9 stars based on 16 reviews and is verified as operational.

Welcome to ’t Nije Eskes, a farm and garden located on the Sanderink family property at Holsterheurneweg 10 in Beuningen, Netherlands. The operation began in 2000 with small-scale production of jams, chutneys, and fruit juices, gradually expanding with the cultivation of blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, rhubarb, and various berry bushes. Strawberries are now grown in pots in cultivation gutters, and a dedicated plot of blueberry bushes was planted in 2009 for self-picking.

CSA Zelfoogsttuin Kraaybeekerhof is a community garden located at Diederichslaan 25a in Driebergen-Rijsenburg. This self-picking farm operates around the clock from Monday through Saturday, remaining open 24 hours a day during those days, and is closed on Sundays. The garden is family-friendly, with picnic tables available and pathways suitable for children. Walking is a popular activity on the premises. The farm has received a high rating of 4.8 stars from 75 reviews.

De Waelde Tuin is a 6-hectare historic orchard located near the village of De Waal on the island of Texel. Operating since late 2023 under new stewardship, the farm embraces a nature-inclusive, permaculture-based approach, with no pesticides used. The property includes an orchard, a permaculture vegetable garden, a food forest in development, agroforestry plots, and an eco farm camping site. The farm also features a shop and a roadside stall selling products from the land.

Decohof Kwekerij Overgoor is a biological certified nursery and farm located in Hoonhorst, Overijssel. The farm operates on the principle that humans, plants, and animals work together in a natural system, without the use of chemical pesticides or artificial fertilizers. On approximately ten hectares, they cultivate over 50 varieties of high-quality garden plants, hedge plants, and food plants. The farm also supports a self-harvest garden (Plukkerij) for vegetables and fruit, as well as a farm shop selling natural meat from the animals raised on the property.

Welcome to Boer Erik, a fruit farm located between Amsterdam and Utrecht. The farm’s orchards are open for visitors to see the fruit as it grows and when it is ripe. In spring, the trees are in bloom, and in summer, guests can visit the cherry orchards where cherries are picked and can be eaten immediately. The sweetest strawberries are also available in summer, as they are allowed to ripen fully before being sold. In September, apple picking days are held, where visitors can pick their own apples. The farm also grows raspberries, blackberries, and red currants, which are provided by local partners. Year-round, the farm store sells items including the farm’s own apples and homemade honey. The farm store is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 09:00 to 17:30 (closing at 17:00 on Saturday). Cherry stands in Breukelen and Houten are closed until the 2026 season. Additional Saturday sales locations at Global Garden in Zwaanshoek (09:30-17:00) and Intratuin Hilversum-Kortenhoef (09:30-17:30) operate on Saturdays. The farm’s cherry orchard, Eriks Kersentuin, is open daily from 10:00 to 20:00.

Firma van der Aarde is a family-run fruit farm located at De Hout 13 in Hem, Netherlands, with over a century of agricultural history. The farm has transitioned from conventional methods to fully biological (organic) practices, officially receiving SKAL certification in September 2023. It is open every day of the week from 08:00 to 18:00, and a farm shop vending machine is available around the clock for self-service purchases. Visitors can self-pick fruit through a unique tree adoption program. By adopting an apple or pear tree for €30 per year, guests are invited to harvest their own fruit, especially during the picking season. Available apple varieties include Summercrisp (ready in August), Santana (ready in September), and Wellant (ready in late September). Pear varieties include Doyenne du Comice (ready in October) and Gieser Wildeman, a cooking pear (ready in October and November). The farm also offers pre-picked fruit and produce for direct sale via its vending machine, including apples, pears, apple-pear juice, and eggs, with prices such as €5 for 2 kg of apples, pears, or stewing pears, and €15 for 5 liters of juice.

Herenboeren Op ’t Lies is a cooperative farm located on the outskirts of Breda, run by approximately 250 member households alongside a professional farmer. Established in 2020, the farm operates on about 20 hectares of leased land at the corner of the Sprundelsebaan and Liesdreef. It is a mixed farm that produces a wide variety of vegetables, fruit, eggs, and, for those who choose, meat. The farm follows regenerative, nature-driven principles, avoiding chemical pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, and focuses on building healthy soil and supporting biodiversity. Members are co-owners of the cooperative and receive a share of the weekly harvest.

Landgoed Buitenleeft is a green oasis located in the Delftse Hout area, part of the larger Buytenhout region. This community garden and nature-focused estate is dedicated to fostering a sustainable relationship with nature and promoting both human and environmental health. The estate serves as a meeting place where visitors can experience the healing effects of nature, learn about food cultivation, and participate in various green activities. It is home to a vegetable garden, flower garden, herb garden, a small fruit orchard, and a nursery for perennial plants. The estate is a female-led, LGBTQ+ friendly, and wheelchair-accessible space with picnic tables and gender-neutral toilets, suitable for children.

Boerderij Eetmeerbosch is a regenerative self-pick farm and food forest located in Nijmegen-West. The farm operates on principles of agro-ecology, building healthy soil and strengthening local biodiversity. It is a community-supported agriculture (CSA) initiative where members share both the abundance and the risks of farming. The farm is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars and is open every day from 07:00 to 21:00. Members can self-pick a wide variety of produce directly from the fields. The harvest season runs from April through December, offering access to over 120 different types of vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers. Specific crops vary by season; from April to July, you can expect lettuce varieties, pak choi, Chinese cabbage, fennel, tomatoes, cucumbers, beets, rhubarb, strawberries, peppers, leeks, kohlrabi, arugula, and sprouting broccoli. In the autumn, the harvest includes pumpkins, potatoes, Jerusalem artichokes, endive, turnip tops, parsnips, kale, and more.

Boerderijwinkel De Geer is a fourth-generation family farm located in Gendt, in the heart of the Betuwe region, Netherlands. The farm combines fruit cultivation with livestock farming and features an on-site farm shop. It is open Monday through Friday from 09:00 to 18:00, Saturday from 09:00 to 16:00, and closed on Sundays. The farm offers a self-picking experience specifically for apples during its annual Apple Picking Day (Appelplukdag), which takes place every September. This event also includes farm activities and a market with local products. Beyond self-picking, the farm shop sells daily-fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat, and regional specialty products. The property also features a farm terrace where visitors can enjoy coffee and homemade apple pie on Fridays and Saturdays. The farm is wheelchair accessible with a wheelchair-friendly entrance and parking.

Biologische boerderij de Horsterhof is a certified organic farm located near Arnhem, in Duiven. The farm focuses on regenerative agriculture and cultivating a large variety of local, seasonal vegetables, along with fruit, herbs, and flowers. The core philosophy is to reconnect people with nature and the origin of their food, operating with a commitment to biodiversity and minimal external input. The farm offers several ways to access its produce. A self-pick (zelf oogst) subscription allows members to harvest their own vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers directly from the fields and unheated greenhouses. This subscription runs for the growing season, from May 9th to October 31st, 2026. Holders are welcome to pick from Monday to Saturday between 08:30 and 19:00. For those who prefer convenience, weekly vegetable subscription boxes are available in small, medium, large, and a combination with fruit, delivering a rotating selection of over 80 different vegetable varieties throughout the year. Deliveries are weekly during the main season and switch to bi-weekly in the winter months, with the content always reflecting what is ripe and in season. A farm shop is also open for purchasing fresh organic vegetables, regional dairy, bread, and dry goods.

De Oosterwaarde is a biodynamic farm located in Diepenveen, just outside Deventer, on a centuries-old esdijk. Established in 1994, the farm operates on 13 hectares of land and is a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative. The farm grows a wide variety of vegetables, along with small fruit and grains that are milled into their own flour. It serves up to 250 member households, with produce distributed year-round via pick-up points in Deventer, Olst, Wijhe, Diepenveen, and Schalkhaar. A small farm shop on-site also sells products, primarily from the farm itself.

Fruitbedrijf Masteling is a family-run fruit farm located in Marknesse, in the province of Flevoland. Founded in 1958, the farm has grown from a small vegetable operation into a dedicated fruit enterprise specializing in the cultivation, storage, sorting, and processing of apples and pears. The farm is certified under GLOBALG.A.P. and the Albert Heijn Protocol, and it is a member of the Oxin Growers cooperative. The business is operational year-round.

Fruithof de Struikrover is a self-picking farm and orchard located in Oldeholtpade, Friesland, situated a short distance from Wolvega. Established in 2013, the farm offers a wide variety of fruit and flowers that visitors can pick themselves. The entire farm is cultivated using organic methods, with no pesticides used. Visitors can pick a diverse selection of fruit, including more than 20 different types. The main crop is the blueberry, but the farm also produces strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and red, black, and white currants (including green gooseberries and jostaberries). Other less common fruits available for picking include honeyberry, tayberry, elderberry, rosehip, quince, medlar, sea buckthorn, chokeberry (aronia), Japanese wineberry, figs, and cherries. The picking season runs through the summer months, from approximately mid-June to mid-September.

Landgoed de Brouwketel is a 10-hectare estate and intentional community located in the floodplains of the Nederrijn near Huissen, in the Betuwe region. The estate, which dates back to the 17th century and once served as a border tavern, features a diverse landscape of woodland, meadows, a historical pear orchard, and an old clay pit that has become a haven for local wildlife. The land is managed with an emphasis on nature-inclusive and biodiverse practices, combining natural areas with agricultural space. The landgoed is freely accessible to walkers and is a living and working community focused on sustainable and self-sufficient living.

Landwinkel de Verse Kers is a family farm located in Wehl, in the Achterhoek region of the Netherlands. The farm operates a combined farm shop, lunchroom, and pick-your-own orchard, focusing on short supply chains, local products, and sustainable practices. The farm raises its own Dexter cattle and pigs, the meat of which is sold in the farm shop. Visitors can self-pick sweet cherries from the farm’s orchard. The picking season runs from mid-June to early August. The orchard covers 1.5 hectares and grows around 15 different varieties of sweet cherries. In addition to cherries, the farm also grows plums.

Zelfoogsttuin Nieuwe Akker is a self-pick vegetable garden and nursery located on the Deventer countryside, between Schalkhaar and De Vijfhoek. Operating on 1.3 hectares of fertile land, this Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative offers members the experience of harvesting their own fresh, organic vegetables. All produce is grown without the use of pesticides or artificial fertilizers, emphasizing a natural and sustainable farming approach. Membership is seasonal, running from May through March of the following year. Through a harvest subscription, participants can visit the garden regularly to pick from a wide variety of seasonal crops, including lettuce, green beans, tomatoes, strawberries, raspberries, red currants, and herbs. Winter purslane is available for harvesting even during the colder winter months. A small herb garden and a tunnel greenhouse are also present on the site for off-season production.

Plukhoek Mookhoek is a pick-your-own flower and fruit garden located on Strijensedijk 14 in Mookhoek, within a historic 80-year-old orchard. The garden is part of a social enterprise that combines nature, community, and care, and is open to the public during the season. It provides a space for visitors to harvest flowers and seasonal fruit while supporting local youth services. The property covers 5 hectares and includes a flower garden, fruit orchard, and a small farmyard with chickens.

Ut Ouw Goed is a family-run picking garden and food forest located in De Moer, Netherlands. Originally a tree nursery, the property was transformed starting in 2017 into an experience garden that combines a flower picking garden, a food forest, and a nature pond. The site also features an apiary with beehives, making it a haven for pollinators. The garden is designed for relaxation and exploration, with wheelchair-accessible paths, a barefoot path, a sandbox for children, and a Jeu de Boules court.

Pluktuin van Geesje is a self-picking farm and orchard located on the northern edge of the Geestmerambacht recreation area, near Alkmaar. The farm operates on approximately two hectares and combines fruit and nut trees with soft fruit, vegetables, flowers, and livestock, including sheep and pigs. All produce is grown without chemical sprays, and the farm works according to natural and biodynamic principles, with a focus on closed-loop systems, biodiversity, and soil health.

Sfeer van Willems is a sustainable vegetable and fruit picking garden located on the northeastern edge of Wijchen. Spanning one hectare, the garden is dedicated to providing fresh, seasonal produce grown without artificial fertilizers or pesticides. The farm is run with a focus on small-scale, socially responsible cultivation, offering an intimate garden atmosphere complete with seating areas, chicken runs, beehives, art, and an insect hotel. Subscribers, known as ‘oogstgenoten’ (harvest companions), have access to the garden every day to pick their own vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers. The self-picking season runs from May through December, with a possible extension into the following year. During spring and summer, the garden is open daily from 08:00 to 19:00; in autumn and winter, it is open from 08:00 to 17:00. The available produce changes with the seasons, and a weekly email or information board at the garden indicates what is ready for harvest. A small sample of vegetables and herbs that can be found includes andijvie, broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, courgette, cucumbers, spinach, various types of lettuce and cabbage, herbs like basil and coriander, and soft fruit such as strawberries. In addition to produce, visitors can also pick flower bouquets.

Stadslandbouw Mooieweg is a community-driven urban farming initiative located on a plot of land in Arnhem-Zuid. Run entirely by volunteers, the farm cultivates fresh vegetables, herbs, and small fruits using organic and permaculture methods. The majority of the harvest is donated to the local food bank, Voedselbank Arnhem, to support those in need. The site also serves as a green meeting place for the neighborhood, offering opportunities for recreation, education, and social connection.

Nestled in the forested surroundings of the Veluwe in Stroe, StroeBerries is a pick-your-own garden where visitors can explore, relax, and enjoy what nature has to offer. The garden has been developed since 2015, starting with blueberries and expanding over the years to include a wide variety of produce. Visitors can wander through the garden and pick their own fruit, including blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, red currants, gooseberries, and a cross between a raspberry and a blackberry called a “frambraam.” Apples and pears are also available, along with walnuts and hazelnuts. In addition to fruit, the garden features a flower-picking area with tulips and summer flowers, allowing guests to create their own bouquets.

Vriend Aardbeien is a family-run strawberry farm located in Benningbroek, with over 50 years of experience in strawberry cultivation. The farm grows and sells strawberries, along with regional products available in their on-site farm shop. The strawberry season runs from mid-April to the end of December. Self-picking days are organized in October; registration for these begins on September 1st. Large groups of 25 or more can request a visit at other times.

Wij Telen Groente is a biological city farming operation in Haarlem, with two locations: the Kas (Greenhouse) in the Haarlemmer Kweektuin and the Land (Field) near the Ramplaankwartier and Leidsebuurt. The farm operates according to the principles of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), where members purchase a yearly share and come to harvest weekly. The operation is SKAL-certified organic, uses no chemical pesticides, avoids heavy machinery and plowing, and aims to be CO2 neutral by having members transport their own harvest. A flower picking garden is also available on site.

Boerderijwinkel van Damme is a farm shop and fruit-growing business nestled in the Zeeuwse countryside in Heinkenszand. The core of the operation is a fruit farm that grows ten varieties of apples and pears in an environmentally conscious manner, using natural predators and minimal spraying. The farm shop offers a wide range of products, including its own hard fruit (apples and pears), seasonal soft fruit (such as strawberries, cherries, raspberries, and blackberries, available during their respective seasons), locally sourced vegetables, potatoes, and a full selection of certified, animal-friendly meats. The fruit-picking season begins in mid-August with the Delcorf apple and ends in late October with the Kanzi apple. The shop also sells homemade salads, regional products, fruit and meat gift baskets, and pure fruit juices pressed from its own harvest.

De Greftenhoeve is a blueberry farm and nursery located in Vriezenveen, in the Twente region of the Netherlands. The farm specializes in cultivating blueberries for fresh consumption, and the majority of its harvest is sent to the Fruitmasters auction. Visitors are welcome to pick their own blueberries, as well as other small fruits. Self-Pick Produce and Season During the season, visitors can pick blueberries, red currants, black currants, and gooseberries. The self-pick season generally runs from mid-June to mid-September. Blueberries are typically ready for picking from late June or early July. The other berries, such as red currants, black currants, and gooseberries, are usually available from around June 20th.

Kansrijk is a certified organic self-picking garden located in Groenekan, Netherlands. Operating as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative, the farm focuses on sustainable, local food production with a strong emphasis on soil health, biodiversity, and community involvement. The farm functions as a food community where members share both the risks and rewards of the harvest. The main offering is a self-picking share, which provides weekly access to a variety of fresh, seasonal produce. Members can harvest over 50 different types of vegetables, herbs, and small fruit throughout the season. Typical crops include spring radishes and raapsteel, summer courgettes and strawberries, and autumn pumpkins and kale. The growing season runs from May to December, with the main pick-your-own harvest available for approximately 30 weeks. Members are expected to bring their own harvesting tools, such as a knife or scissors, and containers.

Landwinkel en Minicamping Schorre is a fruit and vegetable shop located on Vroondijk 2 in Vrouwenpolder, on the edge of the dunes near the Oranjezon nature reserve. Set in a peaceful rural area, this operational business combines a farm shop, a campsite, and an orchard. The business is wheelchair accessible, with a wheelchair-friendly entrance and parking, and accepts various payment methods including credit cards, debit cards, and contactless mobile payments.

Plattelandswinkel De Haarse Gaard is a countryside farm shop and fruit-growing family business, located in Haarzuilens, Utrecht. Run by the third generation of the Van Rossum family, the business primarily sells fresh produce, including fruit grown in its own orchard, alongside a wide selection of regional products. The farm is committed to sustainable growing practices and holds a Global G.A.P. certification. Visitors can self-pick apples and pears from the orchard during the annual Appelplukdag (Apple Picking Day), which is typically held on a Saturday in September. Other fruit from the farm includes plums and brambles. The farm shop carries a diverse range of other fresh items such as vegetables (e.g., kale, courgettes, bell peppers, leeks, green beans, and various cabbages), soft fruits, tropical fruits, and citrus fruits, as well as local meats, dairy, artisanal bread, coffee, eggs, honey, and other specialty foods.

Pluktuin Bie Wen, also known as Koese en de Leeuw Agroflower vof, is a sustainable pick-your-own flower farm located at Oudelandsedijk 900 in Dirksland. The farm focuses on nature-inclusive and regenerative agriculture, using methods like bio-foil, drip irrigation, and green manures to cultivate high-quality blooms without chemical pesticides. The 10,000 square meter garden is designed for visitors to wander, pick their own flowers, and enjoy the rural setting. The primary produce available for self-picking includes a wide array of flowers, with a special focus on over 40 varieties of dahlias (approximately 5,000 plants), gladioli, sunflowers, zinnias, summer flowers, wildflowers, as well as pumpkins and ornamental fruit. The peak season for picking is from August through October. The farm is open five days a week, from Tuesday to Saturday, during the picking season. General business hours are 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM on Tuesday through Friday, and 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday. The farm is closed on Sunday and Monday. Additional amenities include free parking on site, a gender-neutral toilet, and a small play area for children with a trampoline, swing, and sandbox.

S. Pennings & Zn is a family-run flower bulb nursery located in Noordwijkerhout, Netherlands. The business is deeply rooted in the local region, specializing in high-quality, naturally grown flower bulbs and cut flowers. Visitors can experience the vibrant fields firsthand, with the main attraction being a pick-your-own tulip garden. The self-picking season runs in the spring, with the tulip garden typically open for picking until approximately May 10th. Guests can purchase an entrance ticket online, arrive on-site, and pick their own bouquet of tulips. Beyond the tulips, the farm also offers a variety of other bulbs and flowers, including hyacinths, daffodils, and peonies, available for purchase in the on-site shop.

Blauwebessenland is a blueberry farm and fruit shop located in America, in the Limburg region of the Netherlands, on the edge of the Mariapeel nature reserve. The farm cultivates approximately 10 hectares of blueberries on environmentally conscious fields and offers a wide range of fresh, preserved, and processed blueberry products in its on-site store. During the blueberry season, visitors can purchase fresh berries or head into the fields to pick their own.

Boerderij Ruimzicht is a biodynamic farm located in Halle, in the Achterhoek region of the Netherlands. The farm operates as a mixed enterprise with a dairy herd, a market garden, and arable fields, all managed with a focus on nature-inclusive and closed-loop principles. The farm is Demeter-certified and aims to work in harmony with soil, plant, animal, and human health. On-site, there is a farm shop offering products from the farm, a cheese-making facility, and a terrace for visitors.

Fruitbedrijf Horstink is a family-run fruit farm located in the Achterhoek region of the Netherlands, on the farm ‘de Groote Wei’ in Rha, near Steenderen and the river IJssel. Operating as a fruit and vegetable store, the farm has a strong focus on environmentally conscious cultivation and offers a wide range of products and experiences. Visitors can self-pick a variety of fruit during special events. The farm hosts “Plukdagen” (Pick Your Own Days), typically during the first weekend of September, where you can pick apples and pears directly from the orchard. Varieties available for picking have included Elstar, Goudreinet, and Delcorf apples, as well as Conference pears, for a price of €1.50 per kilo. While the Plukdagen are a specific recurring event, the farm itself is a working orchard throughout the year. The farm shop is open from Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:00, and on Saturday from 9:00 to 16:00. It is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

A family-run fruit farm located on the fertile banks of the Meuse River in the Netherlands, this business has been active for over 150 years. The farm offers a variety of activities centered around fruit cultivation, including self-picking days during the summer harvest season. Visitors can also rent holiday cottages, attend meetings at The Fruit Barn, adopt a fruit tree, or store a caravan. The farm is open year-round, with self-picking days specifically organized during the summer months.

’t Keetje is a fruit farm and care farm located in Lutjebroek, originally established in 1988. The farm features a small orchard of about 2 hectares, a farm shop, a lunchroom, and a care farm offering daytime activities. The site also includes an experience garden and a glass “living room” for relaxation and activities. Visitors can self-pick a variety of fruit during the summer and autumn months. The selection includes apples (such as Elstar, Delcorf, Jonagold, Santana, Braeburn, Welland, Alkmene, James Grieve, and Goudreinette), pears (including Conference, Doyenné, Gieser Wildeman, Forelle, and Gravin Gepa), as well as plums, cherries, blackberries, raspberries, and various berries. To pick fruit, guests can get a basket or container from the farm shop, pick what they like, and pay at the shop.

Stadstuin Kweekland is a community-supported urban garden and edible landscape located on an 8,200 square meter south-facing slope in Arnhem. The garden includes two greenhouses and is designed to offer a diverse mix of edible trees, shrubs, crops, flowers, and vegetables. It focuses on local food production, education, and community connection. The garden operates as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) project, where members purchase a seasonal share to harvest for their own use.

Landwinkel Arkelandshoeve, located on a farm in the buurtschap Telgt near Ermelo, is a landwinkel (farm shop) and poultry farm that also features a Groente & Bloemen pluktuin (vegetable and flower pick-your-own garden). The farm raises ducks and chickens without antibiotics, and the shop sells its own meat (duck, chicken, lamb, pork, veal, and beef) along with a selection of regional products, cheese, and gift packages. The self-pick garden, Groente & Bloemen pluktuin Arkeland, offers seasonal vegetables and herbs that are grown without pesticides. Visitors can also harvest flowers to create their own bouquets. The specific months for picking are not listed, but it operates during the growing season. Pre-picked produce is also available for purchase at the farm shop.

Tucked away on the border of Limburg and North Brabant, in the quiet village of Grashoek at Belgenhoek 7, is a two-hectare sanctuary dedicated to nature, tranquility, and seasonal harvests. This pick-your-own garden and tea garden offers a place to wander through flower borders and an orchard, with the freedom to create your own bouquet or gather fresh fruit directly from the plants. The self-picking experience here is seasonal, with the garden open from early May through mid-October. You can pick a wide variety of soft fruits throughout the summer, including strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and other seasonal berries. Depending on the time of year, apples, pears, plums, and cherries are also available, though these are typically pre-picked and sold in bags (the taller fruit trees require ladders for picking). For flowers, you can walk through the flower borders and cut your own bouquet, with pricing starting from €7.50 for flowers and €3.50 for fruit.

Fruitbedrijf Van Cleef is a fruit farm and on-site farm shop located in Belfeld, Netherlands. The business cultivates apples, pears, and sweet cherries, with apple and pear trees first planted in 1987 and cherry cultivation beginning in 2010. Throughout the year, the farm’s work cycle includes pruning and sorting in winter, continued pruning and frost protection in spring, thinning of apples and pears alongside cherry harvesting in summer, and the apple and pear harvest in autumn.

Roks Streekwinkel is a family-run farm and countryside shop located in the polder area near the village of Fijnaart. The fruit farm has been active since 1964 and currently spans over 15 hectares of orchards. The farm grows a variety of fruit in an environmentally conscious manner and holds a Global-GAP certification. The attached shop, originally opened in 1975, sells produce from the farm’s own orchards alongside a range of artisanal regional products from local farmers and producers.

StadsAkkers is a non-profit organic farm located on 2.5 hectares in Apeldoorn, growing a wide variety of vegetables, fruit, and herbs. The farm also has an orchard with 200 apple and pear trees. Beyond food production, the organization focuses on providing a meaningful outdoor work environment for people who may face barriers to the regular job market. Visitors can purchase produce at the on-farm shop, ’t Akkertje. For those who want to participate directly, a self-pick subscription allows weekly harvesting. The self-pick season runs from May through October. Each week, subscribers can pick 4 to 5 different types of vegetables and fruit (when available), plus a bunch of herbs and, regularly, flowers. The expected yield averages enough for 3 to 4 meals per week, based on 200 grams per person. Self-picking is scheduled for Wednesday afternoons (13:00-16:00), Fridays (10:00-18:00), and Saturdays (09:00-12:00). During holiday periods, a friend or family member can pick on the subscriber’s behalf.

Zelfpluktuin Groenhof is a pick-your-own garden and small-scale farm located in Hoorn on the island of Terschelling. The garden specializes in environmentally friendly and sustainable cultivation, growing produce without artificial fertilizers or pesticides. Open during the summer months, the farm welcomes both young and old to explore and harvest. From roughly early June through the end of summer, visitors can pick a variety of summer fruits including strawberries, cherries, blueberries, plums, gooseberries, mirabelles, red currants, white currants, and black currants. The garden also features a flower meadow where you can cut your own bouquet from a mix of annual and perennial field flowers, bulbs, and tubers. A selection of fresh vegetables and herbs is available for picking as well.

Blij op de Boerderij is a small-scale care farm with a strong creative focus, nestled between the bulb fields in a rural area of ’t Zand. The farm provides a warm, home-like day program for a diverse range of participants from age 14 to around 90. It is a safe and welcoming space for individuals with various needs, including those with dementia, autism, ADHD, non-congenital brain injury, chronic pain, and psychological challenges. The facility is wheelchair and walker accessible in several areas and features a gender-neutral toilet. Led by a female entrepreneur, the farm is an LGBTQ+-friendly environment offering personalized, person-centered care.

Buurttuin Zoete Aarde is a community-run urban farm located along the Broekwegzijde in Zoetermeer, where a former apple and pear orchard planted over 70 years ago has been transformed into a green meeting place. Managed entirely by volunteers, this garden offers a space where sustainability, creativity, and community come together. The farm is open daily from 10:00 to 16:00 during its main season, which runs from April through October. Visitors can self-pick a variety of produce including apples (such as Goudrenet and Golden Delicious), pears (such as Conference, Beurré Hardy, Legipont, and the stewing pears Saint Remy and Gieser Wildeman), and an assortment of berries including red and black currants, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries. The flower picking garden features a wide range of blooms such as asters, bergamot, chrysanthemums, gypsophila, hydrangeas, hypericum, sweet peas, salvias, tulips, and sunflowers, which can be harvested when in season. The farm also maintains a natural vegetable garden and a herb garden.

Landwinkel Weststrate is a family-run fruit farm and farm shop located in Middelburg, in the province of Zeeland. Established in 1959 by the Weststrate family and taken over in 1990 by Harry and Heleen Provoost, the farm has since specialized in fruit cultivation with a 13-hectare orchard. The on-site farm shop offers a wide range of locally produced goods, including the farm’s own fruit and vegetables, regional cheeses, dairy products, artisanal breads, sustainably sourced meats, and handcrafted chocolates.

Lekkerder bij de Boer is an online marketplace that connects consumers directly with local farmers, growers, and artisan food producers across the Netherlands. The platform serves as a digital guide and market, making it easy to find and buy fresh, seasonal products straight from the source. It promotes the “shortest chain” in food supply, ensuring fair prices for producers and fresh, honest food for consumers. The business operates as a fully online service, with a 24/7 digital presence.

Located in Poortvliet on the island of Tholen, ’t Oogstuuntje is a family-run, biologically certified farm that has been cultivating produce since the year 2000. The farm draws on over a century of generational knowledge in horticulture, focusing on sustainable practices such as natural pest control, composting, and soil health. The facility is open exclusively during the summer season, welcoming visitors for self-harvesting activities. Open only on Saturdays from 09:00 to 14:30 from mid-May through the summer, the farm offers free entry and operates a pay-per-harvest system. Visitors can pick their own organic vegetables and fruit directly from the plants, with the variety changing according to the season. Over 30 different crops are available, featuring summer products like cucumber, snack cucumber, okra, wok cucumber, ginger, peppers, and jalapeños, alongside winter offerings such as pak choi, butterhead lettuce, romaine lettuce, red oak leaf lettuce, and lamb’s lettuce. The farm’s business status is listed as operational.

Eilandsteede is a city farm located in Park Transwijk in Utrecht, serving as a meeting place for nature, animals, and people. As part of the Utrecht Natuurlijk network, it offers an accessible green space for visitors of all ages to interact with farm animals, play in a natural playground, and explore an urban garden. The site focuses on biodiversity and provides a space for learning, relaxation, and community gathering, with a café and farm shop on the terrace.

Griftsteede is a city farm located in Utrecht, part of the Utrecht Natuurlijk network. It is a place where visitors can get up close with farm animals such as goats, sheep, cows, pigs, chickens, rabbits, and bees. The farm features a natural playground, a garden with a barefoot path, a greenhouse, and a farm café and shop offering local products like coffee, pastries, eggs, and seasonal honey. Griftsteede also serves as a community meeting point, hosting various green activities, workshops, and educational programs for children and adults. The farm is largely wheelchair accessible and is a partner of the U-pas program for those with a limited income.

Stadstuin Food for Good is a social city garden located in Park Transwijk in Utrecht. It serves as a green oasis where people come together to grow vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers. The garden is a place to walk, relax, and experience how healthy food is cultivated, combining nature, health, and community in an urban setting. Visitors can self-pick colorful bouquets from the flower garden, and fresh seasonal produce from the vegetable garden, herb circle, and orchard is available for purchase at the stall. The garden is open from Monday to Thursday, 9:30 AM to 16:00 PM, according to the website. The Google Business profile notes the garden is currently closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The garden features accessible paths, though some areas may have uneven or narrow surfaces, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet is available.

Tuinderij de Marlequi is a versatile market garden and activity centre located in Warmenhuizen, North Holland. The farm operates a shop and greenhouse that sell a wide variety of seasonal plants, flowers, fruits, and decorative items. The business also offers holiday cottages, group activities, creative workshops, and hosts a major autumn fair. Self-picking and related seasonal offerings include: Grapes (Boskoops Glorie): Available for self-picking from September. Flowers and plants: Visitors can choose and pick their own viols, daffodils, hyacinths, and other spring bloomers from the greenhouse. Pumpkins & gourds: A large selection of edible and ornamental pumpkins, cucumis, and exotic bottle gourds are available for sale in the autumn. Pumpkin carving workshops are also offered. Sunflowers: Sold in bundles from mid-July. The main season runs from February 14th (Valentine’s Day) until November 11th (St. Martin’s Day). During this period, the shop and grounds are open daily from 9:00 to 18:00.

Volkstuinvereniging “Levenslust” is an allotment garden association located in Vlissingen, between the city and Koudekerke. The complex features over 200 individual plots, ranging in size from 125 to 250 m², where members cultivate their own vegetables, fruit, flowers, and herbs. In addition to private gardening, the association hosts a special project run by WVO Zorg (formerly Stichting Werkt voor Ouderen). This project maintains a “snoeptuin” (snack garden) where elderly residents can self-pick a variety of fresh produce. Available items include onions, beetroot, lettuce, leeks, courgettes, cucumbers, apples, pears, strawberries, and cut flowers. The harvest season generally runs from late spring through autumn, with peak picking during the summer months.

Akkerwikke is a 3-hectare (30,000 m²) certified organic self-picking farm located on the outskirts of Maastricht in South Limburg. Operating since 2017, the farm offers a community-supported agriculture (CSA) model where members share in the season’s harvest. The farm cultivates over 60 varieties of vegetables, up to 20 different herbs, and strawberries, all grown using biodynamic and organic practices. A separate pick-your-own flower garden provides a wide assortment of field blooms.

Boerderij ’t Paradijs is a biological farm and care center located at Bielderweg 1, Barneveld, in the Netherlands. The farm integrates organic agriculture with social care services, operating with an EKO certification and a Christian-based vision focused on respect, reliability, and connection between people, animals, and nature. The property includes a farm shop, an event space called “de Heerd,” and a Social Food Garden for the local community. Visitors can purchase a wide variety of self-picked vegetables and fruit from the farm’s market garden, which cultivates around 40 different types of produce following the seasons. Available items include leaf vegetables (prei, winterpostelein, veldsla, spinach, endive, various lettuce, spring onion), cabbage varieties (palmkool, white cabbage, red cabbage, kale, Chinese cabbage, cauliflower, savoy cabbage), fruit vegetables (courgette, aubergine, cucumber, ground-grown strawberries), root and tuber vegetables (beetroot, radish, fennel, potatoes, sweet potato), legumes (green beans, peas, broad beans, snow peas, runner beans), fruits (strawberries, redcurrants, raspberries, blueberries), and herbs (parsley, basil, chives). The farm’s strawberries are grown entirely in open ground and are fully organic. The product range is seasonal, with availability changing weekly based on what is ripe for harvest.

Boerderij Landzicht is a certified 100% organic farm located in the Hoeksche Waard region. The farm has been cultivating produce organically since 1988, growing a wide variety of vegetables, fruit, potatoes, and spelt amidst biodiverse hedgerows and pollarded willow avenues. The farm also features a high-stem fruit orchard, an herb garden, and a seasonal flower garden for picking. The farm operates on sustainable energy and offers pick-up points for its produce subscription service.

By Broersen is a third-generation family farm located in Warmenhuizen, North Holland, specializing in the cultivation of traditional Dutch products. The farm grows and sells its own asparagus and strawberries, and also features a pick-your-own garden and a year-round farm shop that offers a variety of local and artisanal products. A pick-your-own garden is available for fruit and cut flowers. The fruit available for picking includes various berries such as red, white, black, and blue currants, gooseberries, jostaberries, loganberries, and blackberries. This fruit is available from the beginning of July through August. Cut flowers are available for picking from the end of June until October. In addition, strawberries can be picked in the greenhouse during the summer holidays for the North region, typically from early July to mid-August. The strawberry picking season runs Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM during these weeks.

De Jachthoeve is a combined care farm, pick-your-own garden, farm shop, and tea room located on the edge of the forest in Wekerom. It offers a peaceful and welcoming environment where nature, care, and community come together. The farm is set on 0.6 hectares of land and features a fruit orchard with 44 varieties of fruit, as well as a flower picking garden. Visitors are welcome to pick their own fruit and flowers during the picking season, which runs from June to November. The produce available for self-picking includes raspberries, red, white, and green gooseberries, red and blackcurrants, blueberries, kiwiberries, honeyberries, blackberries, tayberries, boysenberries, and plums. The farm also hosts a varied assortment of flowers in the picking garden.

Located on the historic estate of Oranje Nassau’s Oord between Renkum and Wageningen, De Ommuurde Tuin (the Walled Garden) is a one-hectare, agro-ecological, certified organic market garden. Cultivated by hand since 1999, the garden is home to more than 450 varieties of edible plants, including vegetables, herbs, fruits, and edible flowers, combining heirloom, modern, and wild species. As a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm, the garden focuses on building healthy soil, promoting biodiversity, and providing fresh, local produce.

Located at Zomerweg 68A in Burgum, Friesland, De Zomerschuur is a farm focused on honest, natural food. The farm features a vegetable garden, a herb garden, a small orchard, and a flower picking garden. Visitors can self-pick flowers to create their own bouquet for €7.50, and in the small orchard, it is possible to pick fresh apples and pears. Many of the flowers in the pluktuin are also edible and can be used in cooking. The farm is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. The farm shop and related activities are available on Friday from 12:00 to 16:00 and on Saturday from 10:00 to 16:00 by appointment.

FrankenFruit is a family-run fruit and vegetable farm located in Bergen op Zoom, on the Balsedreef. Established for five generations, the farm spans 12 hectares and features an on-site shop where you can purchase freshly harvested produce, as well as a range of homemade products. The farm is known for its self-picking experience, allowing visitors to harvest fruits and vegetables directly from the fields and trees. The self-picking season runs from medio June to mid-November. Available produce for picking includes a wide variety of fruits such as cherries, raspberries, red currants, gooseberries, loganberries, strawberries, blackberries, plums, pears, and multiple apple varieties (including Santana, Gala, Pinova, Golden Delicious, Cox’ Orange, Jonagold, Elstar, Wellant, Goudreinet, and Red Topaz). Vegetables that can be picked include rhubarb (available from late May to mid-June), broad beans, sugar corn, courgettes, and other seasonal greens. In addition, the farm offers homemade apple cider, apple-pear syrup, fruit juices, jams, chutneys, and honey when available.

Fruithal Smits is a family-run fruit farm and orchard located in Zeewolde, in the Flevoland province. The farm has been in operation since 1968 and its own orchards span 17 hectares, where apples, pears, and strawberries have been cultivated for many years. It operates on 17 hectares of land and offers a farm shop selling a wide range of locally sourced products. The farm hosts specific self-picking events known as “Appelplukdag” (Apple Picking Days). On these days, visitors can pick their own apples and pears directly from the trees. In 2025, these events are scheduled for Saturday, September 13th and Saturday, September 20th, running from 10:00 to 16:00. A small train is available to transport visitors to the picking location. In addition to apples and pears, other fruit such as strawberries, cherries, and plums are grown on the farm, though the information does not specify self-picking availability for these items outside of the designated apple and pear picking days.

Fruittuin van West is a certified biodynamic (Demeter) farm located in Amsterdam, bringing together agriculture, a farm shop, and hospitality. The farm operates Tuesday through Sunday from 10:30 to 18:00 (closed on Mondays). Visitors have the opportunity to self-pick a wide variety of fruit directly from the 6.5-hectare orchard, with a harvest season that typically runs from around mid-June to mid-October. The daily available fruit is updated on-site, as the exact timing depends on natural conditions. The orchard grows over 20 different types of fruit, including numerous apple and pear varieties, various berries (black, red, white, and rosé currants, blueberries, gooseberries, jostaberries, blackberries, raspberries, Japanese wineberries, loganberries, tayberries, and honeyberries), grapes, cherries, plums, mirabelles, peaches, nectarines, and nuts. In addition to fruit, guests can pick mushrooms (oyster and shiitake) year-round from the on-site cave, and chicory (witloof) is available for harvest from roughly November to May. The farm is also home to a variety of animals, including laying hens, Hereford cattle, and Kune Kune pigs. Children can explore the farm freely, with no fixed playground but opportunities for adventure among the trees and animals. The farm shop and café are open the same hours as the orchard, offering organic and biodynamic groceries, meals, and drinks. For adults and groups, guided tours are available upon request. The farm is a registered wedding venue and offers spaces for private parties and business meetings. Events such as live music, treasure hunts, and festivals are also held periodically.

Zelfoogsttuin Het Proefveld is a pick-your-own garden located at Kerklaan 30 in Haren, where members harvest their own unsprayed vegetables, herbs, and flowers. The garden is run by a team of growers, a board, and volunteers, cultivating crops naturally and in harmony with the surrounding environment. The property features a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking. Members can pick a wide variety of produce from May through December, with the growing season generally running from April to December. The harvestable items change throughout the season and include: potatoes, strawberries, lettuce, (continues below) endive, beets, cauliflower, kale, blackberries, broccoli, snow peas, carrots, zucchini, peas, Swiss chard, rhubarb, radish, fennel, beans, pumpkin, leek, spinach, Brussels sprouts, onions, corn, parsnip, celeriac, and many more. A selection of herbs is also available, including basil, chives, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme, and coriander. Additional crops such as snack cucumbers, various tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and gherkins are grown in the greenhouses.

Zelfoogsttuin Hof Bredelaar is a small-scale market garden located in Park Lingezegen, between Arnhem and Nijmegen. Since 2022, it has been growing a wide range of untreated, organic vegetables, fruit, herbs, and edible flowers. The garden operates on a subscription basis, allowing members to harvest their own produce at their own pace. The soil has notable archaeological value, and the farming practices focus on soil health, biodiversity, and natural balance, producing nutritious and flavorful crops.

Pluktuin Gewoon Buiten is an ecological pick-your-own garden located in the countryside of Rijsbergen, near Breda in North Brabant. It operates as a social community project where vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers are grown sustainably, without artificial fertilizers or pesticides. Visitors can become harvest participants through a seasonal subscription, which allows them to pick vegetables weekly from April through October (approximately 30 weeks). The garden offers over 30 different crops including potatoes, tomatoes, various lettuce and bean varieties, cabbages, corn, peppers, courgettes, carrots, beets, and herbs like rosemary, thyme, and multiple types of mint. Small fruit such as raspberries and blackberries are also available. The flower garden opens in July and is freely accessible to everyone, with or without a subscription; visitors can pay per bouquet or use a stamp card for discounts. Throughout the season, the farm organizes activities like flower arrangement workshops and community dinners. The garden is open from April to October, Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 until sunset, and Saturday from 9:00 to 15:00. Staff or volunteers are present to assist on Wednesday afternoons (13:00–16:30) and Saturday mornings (9:00–13:00).

Stichting #FRUIT is a community-driven foundation in Sittard, Netherlands, focused on the care, preservation, and enjoyment of local fruit orchards and gardens. It manages a network of orchards and a dedicated pick-your-own garden, encouraging everyone to take part in seasonal activities and enjoy fresh, local produce. Self-Pick Produce and Seasonality Visitors can pick fruit from over 300 fruit trees spread across various locations in Sittard-Oost. The produce and its estimated picking seasons are as follows:

Fruitpluktuin is a self-picking fruit garden located on a half-hectare property at Hopweg 64 in Rutten. The garden features approximately 20 rows of fruit plants and is also a fruit and vegetable shop. The farm grows a variety of fruits, vegetables, and flowers, and is wheelchair accessible with a gender-neutral toilet and contactless payment options available. Visitors can self-pick the following produce, with their respective picking seasons: Blackberries (Chester variety): July to October Raspberries: Summer raspberries from June to August, autumn raspberries from September to October Red currants: June to the end of July Kiwiberries (Issai variety): September to the end of October Grapes: September to October Elderberries: September to November Apples (Elstar, Pinova, Excellent Star, Golden Reiners): Mid-September to early October Pears (Gieser Wildman, Conference, Doyenne du Comice): September to October Cherries (Kordia, Regina, Lapins): Mid-July to early August Plums (Victoria red, Opal blue): July to August Apricots (Bredase): August to September Peaches (Amsden): August Nectarines (Madame Blanchet): August to September In addition to fruit, the farm also grows potatoes, onions, pumpkins, gourds, and sunflowers for purchase. Pre-picked fruit is also available for sale at the farm.

Van Reeuwijk Fruit & Flowers is a family-run farm and garden in Abbenes, where visitors can pick their own fruit and vegetables. The self-picking season generally runs from approximately June through September, with the 2026 season starting around June. Guests receive a picking basket and instructions at the shop before heading into the fields and greenhouses. Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blackcurrants, blueberries, gooseberries, plums, red and white currants, and cherries are available for picking, as are green beans, broad beans, bell peppers, string beans, beets, zucchini, tomatoes, cucumbers, and butternut squash. Picking availability varies by month: strawberries from end of May to early October; raspberries from early July to late August; blackberries from end of July to early September; cherries from end of June to early August; gooseberries and blueberries from July to August; blackcurrants and red/white currants from June to July; plums from end of July to early August; green beans and courgettes from July to August; broad beans in June; bell peppers, string beans, and beets in August; tomatoes and cucumbers from end of June to September; and butternut squash from end of August as long as supplies last. Due to weather and natural growing cycles, specific daily availability can change, so checking for updates before visiting is recommended. No reservations are needed for picking.

Voedselbos Sieradenbuurt is a community-managed food forest and nature area located in Almere, Netherlands. Spanning 5.5 hectares, this green space was developed in partnership between the local residents’ platform and the municipality, transforming a planned oak and ash forest into a diverse, edible landscape. Designed according to permaculture principles, the area serves as a space for urban agriculture, recreation, and education, and is one of the first food forests of its kind within a Dutch city.

Wenum Hoeve is a farm located on 25 hectares of land in Wenum-Wiesel, Gelderland. It combines agriculture with a care farm, a farm shop, a tea room, and meeting and event facilities. The farm is home to Hereford cattle and also raises Holstein Friesian calves for dairy rearing. Products from the farm, including vegetables, flowers, and meat, are sold in the on-site farm shop. Visitors can self-pick vegetables, fruit, and flowers from the farm’s own vegetable and flower garden. Available produce includes fresh vegetables, strawberries, herbs, and a variety of cut flowers, such as dahlias, depending on the season. The pick-your-own garden is open during the growing season; it is advisable to check the farm’s Facebook or Instagram pages for the exact opening dates each year.

’t Duvelshofke is a farm shop and fruit and workshop farm located in Oldenzaal, in the region of Twente. The farm focuses on regional quality products, offering items from its own farm and local producers. They aim to contribute to a short and transparent food chain. During the summer, the farm has a pick-your-own garden (“pluktuin”) where visitors can harvest fruit and flowers. The fruit available for self-picking includes various types of soft fruit: berries (red, white, and black), blackberries, raspberries, gooseberries, and strawberries. Asparagus is also available in May and June. The pick-your-own garden is open during the summer months, specifically from June through August, and reopens in the summer of 2026. Outside this period, the garden is closed.

Boerderij de Buytenhof is a social farm located on the outskirts of Rhoon, a short distance from Rotterdam. It is a place where agriculture, nature, and community meet, offering a genuine farm experience to its visitors. The farm operates with a focus on nature-inclusive agriculture, where the land is cultivated to support both food production and biodiversity. Working alongside volunteers and care guests, the farm provides a peaceful, accessible environment for people to connect with the countryside and each other.

Koppelsteede is a city farm located within Park de Koppel in the Lunetten Zuid area of Utrecht. Situated on a spacious, green property surrounded by water and an orchard, the farm serves as a community meeting place for people of all ages, offering a mix of farm animals, a nature playground, and a self-pick garden. Visitors can self-pick seasonal vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers from the “zelfoogsttuin,” which operates as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) project. The harvest season runs from the beginning of June until mid-November. Members purchase a share for the season and can pick their produce from Tuesday through Sunday between 10:00 and 17:00.

Landgoed de Peerdegaerdt is a unique seven-hectare estate located in Strijen, within the Nationaal Landschap de Hoeksche Waard. The estate features an historic high-stem orchard, a rose and walking garden, and an ecological vegetable garden. It serves as a multifaceted non-profit, functioning as a care farm, an animal sanctuary, and a venue for workshops and activities. The property is LGBTQ+ friendly, run by a female entrepreneur, and has a wheelchair-accessible parking area.

De Bessentuin is a blueberry farm and soft fruit nursery located in the small community of Brucht, in the Vechtdal region. Established in 1999, the farm moved to its current location in 2004 and has since expanded to cultivate a wide variety of berries. The farm grows six different varieties of blueberries, ensuring a continuous harvest throughout the summer. Visitors can pick their own fruit from the fields, which are planted in spacious rows to accommodate everyone, including those using mobility scooters or pushing prams. The farm also has an on-site shop offering fresh and processed products year-round, such as frozen berries, jams, sauces, chutneys, and locally produced blueberry wine, juice, liqueur, ice cream, and beer. Additional amenities include restrooms, wheelchair-accessible parking, and a wheelchair-accessible entrance.

Fruitbedrijf De Marwijkshof is a family-run fruit farm and garden center located in Marwijksoord, offering a wide variety of fresh, locally grown produce and regional specialties. The farm features a pick-your-own garden where visitors can harvest seasonal fruits, vegetables, and flowers. The on-site farm shop, known as the Landwinkel, stocks a diverse range of products including fresh fruits and vegetables, local cheeses, meats, eggs, honey, jams, syrups, wines, beers, and handmade gifts. In addition to self-picking and shopping, the farm offers activities such as a corn maze with a scavenger hunt, a pedal tractor track for children, a terrace for refreshments, and facilities for group excursions and meetings.

De Warmoes is a historic market garden located in Lent, near Nijmegen. Rooted in the traditions of the “warmoezeniers” (the historical market gardeners who supplied the city), this non-profit foundation cultivates over one hundred different varieties of vegetables, fruits, and herbs year-round. Farming is done without chemical pesticides, focusing on biodiversity and circular methods. The garden also features an orchard with high-stem fruit trees, a flower garden, greenhouses, and bee colonies, all spread across approximately one hectare.

De Zonnegaard is a certified biodynamic farm located in Voorst, Netherlands. The farm is dedicated to building healthy soil through centuries-old farming traditions, using certified organic manure, a wide crop rotation, and green manures. They prioritize flavor over yield, sometimes choosing lower-producing crop varieties for their superior taste. Visitors can self-pick flowers in the pick-your-own flower garden from the end of March through October. The season begins with tulips and daffodils, followed by spring flowers like columbine, summer blooms such as cornflowers, zinnias, and cosmos, and continues into autumn with dahlias and asters. When ripe, visitors can also pick small fruit like berries and raspberries, as well as various kitchen herbs.

Fruittuin Verbeek is a family-run fruit farm and garden located in Oldebroek, on the North Veluwe. The farm has been dedicated to the sustainable cultivation of fruit for generations. The farm’s core philosophy is that flavor should develop in the orchard, not in a cold storage unit. In addition to growing fruit, the farm offers a spacious farm shop, a café with one of the largest terraces in the region, and an event venue for weddings, parties, and business meetings. The property is also home to a herd of alpacas and a large playground for children.

De Eekhoeve, located on Dijkstraat 115 in Veenendaal, is a farm that has been a family-run operation since 1943. The property combines a farm shop, a tea house, and a care farm set in a rural landscape. Visitors can explore extensive gardens, including a vegetable garden and a picking garden, and interact with farm animals. The farm offers a self-picking experience in its vegetable and flower gardens. Guests can harvest their own vegetables, fruit, and herbs from the garden. In the summer months, the picking garden features over 100 varieties of dahlias, allowing visitors to create their own bouquets. The produce available for self-picking changes with the seasons.

Boerderij Nieuw Slagmaat is a traditional mixed farm located in Bunnik, on the border of Utrecht and Houten. Run by the Smith – van der Maat family, the farm combines fruit cultivation, arable farming, and livestock, including the rare Blaarkop cow breed. The farm emphasizes environmentally conscious growing methods and holds certifications such as Erkend Streekproduct and Kromme Rijn Boert en Teelt Bewust. The property includes a farm shop, a tea house with a terrace, a play area, and accommodation for horses. The farm is also a recognized breeding centre for rare domestic animal breeds.

Op het Erf is a small-scale farm and garden located in Heeswijk-Dinther, set within the natural landscape of the Aa valley. The farm features traditional landscape elements such as pollard willows, hedgerows, ponds, and a high-stem fruit orchard, offering a place to enjoy the scenery and local produce. Visitors can self-pick flowers and fruit directly from the garden. The fruit orchard includes apples, pears, plums, cherries, and nuts. The farm’s products are available seasonally, though specific picking months are not listed; the farm is open year-round except for announced holiday closures.

Pluktuin Het Platteland is a self-picking garden located on Engersteeg 14 in Putten, surrounded by windbreaks and meadows. The farm offers a nostalgic atmosphere where visitors can harvest their own seasonal vegetables, fruit, and flowers. A selection of antiques and brocade items is also available on-site. There is a coffee garden, and the venue includes facilities such as picnic tables, a play area, and accessible parking and entrance. It is ideally suited for children and for walks along the nearby Norderpad or Hoeverveldpad paths.

Très Jolie is an organic small-fruit farm and experience garden located in De Glind. Established in 2002 on a former bare field, the garden is laid out in a five-sided shape with a flower circle at its heart. The garden is divided into blocks, each planted with a different berry variety, and is surrounded by a windbreak hedge of wild fruits and nuts. The farm operates on a philosophy of working in harmony with nature, focusing on organic methods, nature experience, and personal well-being. It is supported by a group of volunteers and is open for various activities throughout the year.

Tuinpark Laakzijde is a community garden and park located in Amersfoort-Vathorst, focused on ecological gardening, biodiversity, and providing a space for meeting and education. The park is open 24 hours a day, every day of the week, welcoming visitors to its various green spaces and activities. It is also suitable for children and allows dogs. Visitors can self-pick produce through the ‘Zelfoogsttuin’ (self-harvest garden), run by the social enterprise Land in Zicht. The self-harvest season runs from the beginning of May to mid-December (approximately 32 weeks, depending on the weather). By purchasing an ‘oogstdeel’ (harvest share), you can visit the tuinderij (market garden) weekly to pull your own vegetables. The garden grows around fifty different crops. The season starts with raapstelen (leafy turnip tops), spinach, and broad beans. Summer offers tomatoes, beans, and courgettes, while autumn brings kale, celeriac, and pumpkins.

Vink Fruitboerderij is a family fruit farm and vegetable store located near the village of Kraggenburg, featuring a 22-hectare orchard. The farm grows apples, pears, plums, stewing pears, and blackberries, and maintains an on-site farm shop and an artisanal jam kitchen. It also sells old, mature fruit trees for home gardens. Visitors can self-pick apples and pears in the designated picking garden. The picking season runs from approximately the end of August to the middle of October, with specific dates scheduled from early September through the end of October for the autumn of 2026. Available apple varieties include Elstar, Red Prince, Roblos, Golden Delicious, Topaz, Fuji, Idared, Karmijn, Robijn, and Goudreinet. Pear varieties available for picking are Conference, Condo, Gieser Wildeman, and Doyenné du Comice.

Land en Boschzigt is a biodynamic farm and market garden, recognized as the oldest of its kind in the Netherlands. Nestled within the woodlands of the ’s-Graveland estates, this farm has been cultivating vegetables, fruit, and herbs since 1947. The farm operates with a commitment to biodynamic principles, avoiding synthetic fertilizers and pesticides to maintain a healthy, vital soil. The farm offers a self-pick vegetable season, running for approximately 32 weeks from half April to the end of November. Self-pickers can harvest a weekly share of vegetables, as well as small fruit and flowers when they are in season. The pick-up times for members are on Saturday from 10:00 to 13:00, and from Wednesday to Friday from 15:30 to 20:00. In addition to vegetables, the farm features a flower picking garden. The flower picking season typically begins in May or June and runs until September or October.

We are a social enterprise and biological farm located on the eastern side of Utrecht, set on a 2.5‑hectare site that once belonged to a monastery and later became a city nursery. Today, the garden serves as a working farm, lunch café, farm shop, event venue, and recreational space. All cultivation is organic, and the farm provides work and training opportunities for people who have difficulty finding employment on the regular labour market. The site includes a large terrace, a children’s playground, an animal meadow, beehives, a herb garden, and a greenhouse called De Oranjerie that can be rented for parties, weddings, and business meetings.

Stadsboerderij Gagelsteede is a city farm and garden located in Park de Gagel in the Utrecht-Overvecht neighborhood. It serves as a green oasis where nature, animals, and the local community come together, offering a place for everyone to meet farm animals, play in a natural setting, and learn about the environment. The farm is part of the Utrecht Natuurlijk network and is open year-round. Visitors can get up close with a wide variety of farm animals, including pigs, cows, sheep, goats, guinea pigs, and rabbits. The farm is also home to rare Dutch livestock breeds. While not a dedicated self-pick farm with designated fields, the farm operates a small shop and café where, when available, fresh seasonal produce from its own gardens and local city gardens is sold. This can include vegetables, eggs, and honey, depending on the harvest. The farm also has a natural playground for children, featuring a mud kitchen, climbing structures, and a water pump.

Het Zoete Land is a city farm located in Leiden, on the corner of the Zoeterwoudsesingel and the Cronesteinkade, next to the Trigon sports field. The farm is run by a professional grower together with a foundation and a team of volunteers, and is open to the public. It produces food and flowers in an ecologically responsible manner, aiming to make the city greener and healthier. Participants can self-pick a wide variety of produce throughout the growing season. This includes vegetables, herbs, berries, and other small fruit. The farm also offers a separate option for picking cut flowers, allowing participants to create their own weekly bouquet of 15 to 20 stems. Notably, there is a long waiting list for participation in either the harvest or flower-picking programs.

Boerderij de Kikkershoek is a family-run farm and farm shop located in Mijnsheerenland, in the Hoeksche Waard region of the Netherlands. The farm offers a wide variety of fresh, local, and seasonal produce, including self-picked apples and pears. Visitors can make an appointment to pick their own fruit directly from the orchard. The farm shop stocks a broad range of products, many of which are grown or produced on the farm itself. These include self-grown potatoes and fruit, fresh seasonal vegetables, homemade jam and stewed pears, eggs, dairy products, fruit juices, and farm ice cream. Local and regional specialties, such as honey, dairy from De Westplaat and Ambachtshoeve (including milk, yogurt, buttermilk, kefir, and vla), fresh farm fries, and gift baskets, are also available. Additionally, grass-fed beef and game meat are offered seasonally.

Landgoed de Olmenhorst is a 31-hectare estate and biological orchard located in Lisserbroek, in the heart of the Randstad. Since 1854, the family-run property has been a working farm, transitioning fully to organic fruit cultivation in 2005. The estate is characterized by its extensive apple and pear orchards, with over 60,000 fruit trees, and is recognized as a voluntary bird sanctuary. The land offers a green oasis for visitors seeking nature, relaxation, and a range of activities throughout the year.

Landwinkel de Woerdt is a family-run fruit farm located in Ressen, a village in the Betuwe region between Arnhem and Nijmegen. Established in 1977, the business cultivates over twenty hectares of orchards, growing a wide variety of fruit and nuts. The farm includes a modern farm shop (Landwinkel), a café terrace (Boerderijterras), camper pitches, and event spaces for meetings. The farm is open year-round for produce sales, while the self-picking season and some other amenities are seasonal.

Philips Fruittuin is a green oasis located within the urban area of Eindhoven, founded in 1928 by Anton Philips. It is a 12-hectare orchard featuring apple, pear, and plum trees. The farm offers the chance to pick your own apples and pears during special Apple Picking Days, which take place in September, when the fruit is ripe. The pick-your-own experience includes receiving a bag to fill with fruit directly from the trees. In addition to the orchard, there is a pancake restaurant known as De Proeftuin, a farm shop called Landwinkel selling local and organic produce, and a meeting hub named PIT. Guided tours of the orchard are available from April to October, and other activities include picnic baskets, a treasure hunt, and pruning workshops.

MMM Zorgboerderij | Triade Vitree is a unique farm and petting zoo located in Zeewolde, Netherlands. The farm functions as a care farm, providing meaningful day activities for people with disabilities. Visitors are welcome to explore the grounds, interact with farm animals, and enjoy the natural surroundings. The farm features a pick-your-own garden, known as the pluktuin. Throughout the year, visitors can pick fresh fruit including grapes, raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries. A container is available for purchase at the farm shop, or guests may bring their own container. After picking, the container is weighed at the shop and a small fee is paid.

Nationaal Fruitpark Ochten is a recreational park located at Bonegraafseweg 59 in Ochten, Netherlands. It combines a fruit-themed park with a playground, petting zoo, museum, cycling route, and recreational spaces. The park is situated in the Betuwe region, an area known for fruit cultivation, and offers visitors a chance to engage with nature and agricultural heritage. Self-picking opportunities are available from the farm or garden. The produce you can pick includes various fruits, with the specific selection and picking season varying by crop throughout the year.

Plukkerij Framblij is a family-run pick-your-own farm and event venue located in Monster, Netherlands. The farm grows a wide variety of fruit and vegetables using natural, unsprayed methods. Self-picking is available from June 1st through the autumn break, typically closing in late October, and the farm reopens the following June. The pick-your-own season runs from approximately late May to the end of October. A wide selection of produce can be picked, including raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, cherries, blackberries, red currants, peaches, plums, grapes, apples, pears, tayberries, Japanese wineberries, and gooseberries, along with a variety of vegetables. The farm is open daily for self-picking with timed reservation slots available. A farm stall is open daily from around mid-May to November, offering freshly picked fruit, homemade jams, and syrups. The tea garden is open during picking hours. The farm is wheelchair accessible and offers free parking. Payment is accepted by PIN, credit card, and contactless mobile payment.

Sprankenhof is a biodynamic farm, garden, farm shop, and kitchen located in Udenhout, in the province of North Brabant. Situated on a historic “boshoeve” (forest farm) dating back to 1779, the farm is run by a family committed to ecological and sustainable agriculture. The business has been certified 100% organic since 2007 and has been Demeter-certified biodynamic since October 2024. The on-site kitchen holds the EKO Gold 100% certification, ensuring all food and drinks served are fully organic. The farm is LGBTQ+ friendly and run by a female entrepreneur.

De Fruitgaard / Landwinkel de Fruitgaard Located on Bouwmansweg 1 in Burgh-Haamstede, this family-run farm and mini camping combines a working orchard with a farm shop and seasonal pick-your-own activities. The business operates a small, Christian-oriented campsite set within the fruit trees, open from April 1st to October 31st. The on-site farm shop sells regional products, including cheese, meat, eggs, fruit, and gift packages. Self-Pick Produce Guests can pick their own fruit and flowers directly from the farm. The orchard grows several apple varieties (Delcorf, Elstar, Topaz, Goudreinette, Santana, Wellant) and pear varieties (Conference, Gieser Wildeman). During the season, the farm also offers cherries, strawberries, and plums. The pick-your-own flower garden is open in the summer, featuring dahlias and other flowers, along with fresh vegetables, berries, and blackberries. A dedicated apple-picking day is scheduled for 30 August 2025.

Landwinkel Oude Stoof is a fruit farm and country shop located in Hengstdijk, Zeeland (Zuiddijk 6, 4585 PP Hengstdijk). The farm grows apples, pears, plums, and sweet cherries in its own orchards surrounding the shop. Self-picking of apples and pears is offered during organized fruit-picking days held on Saturdays from August through October, with specific dates in 2025 falling on August 9, 16, 23, 30; September 6, 13, 20, 27; and October 4 and 11. The picking starts at 10:30 AM and does not require prior registration. In August, Delcorf apples and Triomphe pears are available for picking; from September onward, many varieties can be picked, including Elstar, Jonagold, Jonagored, Goudreinette, Golden Delicious apples, as well as Conference and Doyenné du Comice hand pears, and Gieser Wildemann and Saint Rémy stewing pears. Picked fruit can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 10 to 14 days.

Moestuin Leyduin is a historical kitchen garden of one hectare located on the Buitenplaats Leyduin estate, on the border of Heemstede and Vogelenzang. It operates as a self-harvest garden using a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, where members purchase a share of the harvest at the beginning of the season. The garden is open to the public, but the primary activity—self-picking of produce—is reserved for shareholding participants. Approximately fifty different vegetables, twenty types of herbs, soft fruit, apples, and pears are grown using methods free from artificial fertilizers and synthetic pesticides. A wide variety of flowers is also available for picking. The garden is suitable for walking and is welcoming to children, with the condition that they are supervised while harvesting. Dogs are allowed only at the entrance and must be kept on a lead.

De Hommelhoeve is a small-scale, mixed farm situated near Brummen, between Zutphen and Apeldoorn, that operates using nature-inclusive, biodynamic principles. The farm is dedicated to producing healthy food while creating a habitat for wildlife. It is a member of the Association for Biodynamic Agriculture and has a rating of 4.3 stars from 7 Google reviews. The farm features a wheelchair-accessible parking area. The centerpiece of the farm is a self-pick garden, where members can harvest fresh, seasonal vegetables and fruit. A subscription provides weekly access to the harvest throughout the growing season, which runs from approximately April or May until the winter produce is depleted. The cost for a full season subscription is €375 per adult, with a reduced rate for children. In addition to the self-pick garden, the farm’s shop sells grass-fed beef from Brandrode cattle, free-range pork from Duroc pigs, and eggs and meat from free-range chickens. Vegetables are also available for purchase in the shop during the harvest season.

Nestled in the countryside near Rijsbergen, in the heart of Europe’s largest strawberry-growing region, Het Aardbeienterras is a family-run strawberry farm and recreation center. Since the 1950s, the Bastiaansen family has been cultivating strawberries with passion and care, and since 1997, they have welcomed visitors to enjoy the farm, its produce, and a wide range of activities. The farm focuses on sustainable, environmentally-friendly growing practices, using green energy and biological pest control. Entry and parking are always free for all visitors.

Pluktuin de Bosrand is a sustainable pick-your-own farm located on the Wageningse Eng, offering visitors a chance to harvest their own flowers, fruit, and tea herbs. The farm combines agriculture with a tea garden and event space, creating a destination for both harvesting and relaxation. Visitors can pick a wide variety of fruit throughout the season, which runs from late May to the beginning of November. The fruit selection includes raspberries, blackberries (thornless), grapes, plums, apples, pears, red currants, black currants, blueberries, gooseberries, Japanese wineberries, kiwi berries, chokeberries, rhubarb, and pumpkins. In addition to fruit, the farm offers a large selection of seasonal flowers including peonies, dahlias, cosmos, zinnias, heleniums, and sunflowers, as well as edible flowers and over 20 varieties of mint for tea. The farm does not have strawberries or cherries.

Voedselbos Texel is a 3-hectare farm and garden on the island of Texel, established in 1994 and growing on a total area of over 6 hectares. It features more than 100 varieties of fruit, vegetables, flowers, nuts, and herbs, and is managed with a focus on biodiversity, organic fertilization, and biological pest control. The farm offers a self-picking experience where visitors can harvest their own fruit. The self-picking season runs from approximately mid-May through the end of the open season. The farm and its facilities are open from 1 April to 1 November, Monday through Saturday, from 10:00 to 16:00. The farm is closed on Sundays. It is wheelchair accessible, including the entrance, parking, and toilets, and has gender-neutral restrooms. Payment can be made by debit card, credit card, and contactless mobile payment. The farm is suitable for children. In addition to self-picking, the site offers a farm shop with homemade jams, syrups, and sauces, a terrace serving homemade treats, an audio tour, a gnome trail for children aged 1 to 10, and various other on-site activities.

Bosbessenkwekerij La Francaise is a blueberry nursery and farm located in Enschede, Netherlands, with fields at both the Willemsbeekweg and the Kwekkeboomweg in Buurse. The farm specializes in the cultivation of American blueberries (often referred to as blue berries), grown without the use of pesticides. The bushes produce large, sweet berries and are accessible for self-picking. The self-pick season runs from approximately mid-July to mid-August. For the 2025 season, self-picking starts on July 19th and is held on select dates through early August, with the farm open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on those days. Visitors pick berries from bushes around two meters high and pay by weight, with prices decreasing for larger quantities. Outside of the self-pick season, the farm is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (until 4:30 PM on Saturdays) for the purchase of frozen berries, jams, juices, syrups, and other local products. The farm also offers seasonal employment for young people.

Plattelandwinkel De Achterdijk, also known as Fruitboerderij De Achterdijk, is a fruit farm located in Bunnik, on the fertile grounds of the Kromme Rijn area near Utrecht. The farm specializes in growing regional fruit products and operates a country store and fruit vending machine. The farm cultivates a wide variety of fruit, including apples, pears, plums, strawberries, cherries, and blueberries. The farm is particularly known for its pears, such as Conference, Doyenné du Comice, and Sweet Sensation. Self-picking is noted as being available during open days for strawberries and during the cherry season.

Erf Janz is a pick-your-own farm, garden, and care farm located in Voorthuizen. It combines a flower and fruit picking garden with a tea shed, farm shop, and an artisanal ice cream maker. The site is open from Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 16:00 PM, and is closed on Monday, Saturday, and Sunday. Visitors can pick their own flowers and small fruits directly from the garden. The self-picking season for flowers and soft fruit runs from July 7th to October 23rd, 2026. Available products include a variety of seasonal cut flowers, both fresh and dried, as well as red fruits such as strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries. Tree fruit is also available seasonally, depending on what the trees yield. Visitors are provided with a basket and scissors or a small knife. The farm works only with natural means to promote biodiversity.

Ús Hôf is a permaculture market garden and self-picking farm located in Sibrandabuorren, near Sneek, in the province of Friesland. The garden operates as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative, cultivating a diverse range of vegetables, fruit trees, berry bushes, and flowers using natural methods without pesticides. The farm is open seven days a week from 09:00 to 20:00. Self-picking members can harvest a wide variety of vegetables directly from the fields and a cold greenhouse. The list of produce includes: andijvie, aubergine, augurk, beetroot, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage (green, red, white, pointed, and savoy), cauliflower, celeriac, celery, chicory (green and red), corn, courgette, endive, fennel, French beans, kale, kohlrabi, lamb’s lettuce, lettuce (various types), mangetout, pak choi, parsnip, peppers, potato, pumpkin (various types), purslane (winter), radish, rocket, runner beans, spinach, spring onions, squash, Swiss chard, tomatoes, and turnips. In addition to the subscription vegetables, fruit such as apples, pears, berries, raspberries, and strawberries are also offered when available. Herbs are available for harvesting as well.

De Woerdt is a family-run fruit farm and landwinkel (farm shop) located in Ressen, in the Betuwe region between Arnhem and Nijmegen, Netherlands. Established in 1977, the farm spans over twenty hectares of orchards growing a wide variety of fruit, including apples, pears, cherries, morellen (sour cherries), walnuts, and plums. With twelve different apple varieties and three pear varieties, the farm offers fruit year-round from its own orchards. The property also features a modern farm shop (Landwinkel), a farm terrace (Boerderijterras) serving homemade refreshments and meals, a high tea arrangement, a picnic arrangement in the orchard, and camperplaatsen (camper pitches) among the fruit trees. Additionally, the farm hosts seasonal events such as the annual Voorjaarsfair (spring fair) and guided orchard tours.

Buurtvereniging In d’n Hof, located in the Schaijk neighborhood of Akkerwinde II, is an active community association that manages a community garden. This garden is a shared space for residents of the surrounding streets, including Hofse Hoeve, Mackenhof, Morijnenhof, Broodakker, and Ekstershoef. The garden, measuring 10 by 20 meters, offers a variety of fruit and herbs for the community to pick. Visitors can self-pick produce such as apples and herbs like mint. The garden is a community-driven project, created and maintained by local volunteers. The garden is part of the neighborhood’s green spaces and is accessible to residents. Business hours are not specified for the garden, as it is an open community amenity. As a community garden (Gemeenschapstuin), it is generally accessible during daylight hours throughout the growing season. Additional neighborhood features include a water tap, part of the Join the Pipe project, providing drinking water for children playing sports.

Pluktuin Uden is a self-picking farm located at Hooistraat in Uden, Netherlands. The farm offers a vegetable, berry, fruit, and herb garden where subscribers can come to pick fresh produce directly from the plants. The farm is open for picking throughout the week. The business hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 07:00 to 19:00; Thursday and Saturday from 14:00 to 19:00; and the farm is closed on Sundays. The operation status is active.

Boer Pelleboer is a biological farm and nature farm operating on two locations in the province of Overijssel. The main farm, Polderzicht, is situated in the historic Mastenbroek polder, while a second location, StadsZicht, is being developed on the edge of Stadshagen in Zwolle. The farm focuses on organic production, nature management, and care services, offering day activities for people of all ages with diverse support needs. Additional features include a cheese shop, farm market, educational programs, and a wholesale meat operation.

Welkom in het Abtswoudsepark in Delft, een groen project dat door en voor buurtbewoners wordt ontwikkeld. Het park is opgedeeld in twee delen: de noordelijke Natuurbelevingstuin en het zuidelijke Pluktuin- en wadigebied. Het doel is om het park mooier, biodiverser en recreatiever te maken, met veel aandacht voor inheemse planten, insecten en vogels. In de Pluktuin in het zuidelijke deel van het park kunnen bezoekers zelf fruit oogsten. Hier staan fruitbomen en -struiken zoals appelbomen, blauwe bessen, frambozen en bramen. Fruit is te plukken in de zomer en de nazomer, met een piek in augustus. In de Natuurbelevingstuin in het noordelijke deel zijn er verhoogde borders, een kruidenspiraal en een bloemenweide met kruiden en bloemen die rijk zijn aan nectar.

Cadsand Fruit Zaamslag is a family-run orchard and flower garden located in Zaamslag, Netherlands. The farm offers a variety of self-pick activities and seasonal produce directly from its own fields and orchards. It is wheelchair accessible, with a designated accessible parking and entrance. From June through the end of October, guests can visit the flower picking garden. This field of flowers is open every day from sunrise to sunset, operating on a self-service basis. Visitors can cut their own bouquet of seasonal blooms. In September, the farm hosts designated self-pick days for fruit. In 2025, these are scheduled for Saturday, September 13 and Saturday, September 20, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Fruitbomenvereniging “De Bongerd” is a fruit tree association located in Utrecht, Netherlands, at Houtrakkade 11. This self-picking farm or garden is dedicated to fruit cultivation and offers visitors the opportunity to pick their own produce directly from the trees. The farm is currently operational, providing a seasonal experience for those interested in harvesting fresh fruit. Specific produce available for self-picking and the exact months of the season are not detailed in the source information, but the farm is known for its focus on fruit trees and community involvement. Operating hours are not specified in the available data, though the business is actively running and situated in the Vleuten-De Meern borough of Utrecht.

Het Groente Genootschap is a self-picking farm located in Castricum and Heemskerk, where members can harvest local vegetables, herbs, and small fruits on a weekly basis. The farm operates according to organic and ecological principles, focusing on biodiversity and soil health. A flower forest for self-picking bouquets is also available at the Castricum location. Self-pick produce includes a wide variety of vegetables such as lettuce, fennel, courgette, pumpkin, endive, palm kale, chioggia beets, patisson, turnip tops, and Jerusalem artichokes. Fresh herbs like coriander, basil, parsley, mint, and thyme are available throughout the season, along with edible flowers. The picking season runs from May to December, offering approximately 32 weeks of harvest. In spring, 4 to 7 types of vegetables are available weekly, increasing to 8 to 10 types in summer and autumn, and ending with winter vegetables in November and December.

Sociale Voedseltuin Pluk Wijhe is a social food garden and food forest located in Wijhe, Netherlands, situated in the IJssel river forelands between Zwolle and Deventer. This project is in development, with the goal of creating a space for recreation, community, and the cultivation of healthy, pesticide-free produce for those in need. The garden is built on the principles of social connection, education, and participation, aiming to make fresh food accessible to everyone, particularly in collaboration with the local food bank. The site also includes a renovated farm outbuilding available for overnight stays, which operates on 100% green energy.

Berkenbroek Blauwe Bessen is a fruit farm located in the Dutch countryside, with fields in Darp and Wittelte. The farm focuses on growing high-quality fruit using natural methods, emphasizing taste and sustainability. Their approach includes natural pollination through local bees and bumblebees, as well as biological pest control instead of chemical pesticides. The main produce available for self-picking are blueberries. Self-picking days for blueberries are organized on-site at the Darp field during the picking season. The farm is also open for direct sales of freshly picked fruit.

’t Leeuweriksveld is a biodynamic vegetable farm and orchard located in Emmen, in the province of Drenthe. For over 20 years, the farm has offered a wide variety of vegetables and fruit. Across the property, a blueberry orchard on a quarter-hectare of land is open for self-picking seasonally. The blueberry picking season typically runs from late spring through the end of August. In addition to blueberries, the farm grows other types of berries for picking, including blackberries and tayberries, as well as grapes, medlars, quinces, and apples.

Plukbos Paardenspeelwei is a community-initiated picking garden located in Velp, Netherlands. It is a small-scale project within a larger natural playground, where trees and shrubs of ecological value have been planted. Visitors are welcome to pick fruits, nuts, and seeds to enjoy as a snack during a walk or play. The garden focuses on biodiversity, promoting sustainable practices inspired by permaculture principles. It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Stadsakker Wageningen is a self-harvest vegetable garden located on the Wageningse Eng. It originated from the initiative De Nieuwe Ronde, which started in 1998, and has since grown into three independently operating locations. The farm offers members the opportunity to harvest fresh vegetables directly from the fields. Members can self-pick a wide variety of produce including aalbes, aardbei, aardpeer, andijvie, bieslook, biet, boerenkool, courgette, kapucijners, knoflook, knolselderij, knolvenkel, komkommer, koolrabi, maïs, Nieuw-Zeelandse spinazie, paksoi, palmkool, pastinaak, patisson, peultjes, pompoen, prei, raapsteel, rabarber, radijs, sjalot, sla, snijbiet, snijboon, sperzieboon, spinazie, spitskool, spruitjes, tuinbonen, ui, winterpostelein, wortel, zomerpostelein, and zuring. The growing season runs from approximately the end of April through January. During the spring and autumn the selection is more limited, while in the summer the variety is much broader. The farm is open for self-harvesting seven days a week, 24 hours a day throughout the season.

Cadsand Fruit Zaamslag operates a self-picking farm and orchard in the province of Zeeland, in the Netherlands. Located at the “Op Noten” orchard along the Schepenlaan, south of the Othene district in Terneuzen, this destination is open seasonally for visitors who want to pick their own fruit and flowers. The orchard hosts annual self-picking days for apples and pears, typically held over two Saturdays in September. For the 2025 season, these take place on Saturday, September 13 and Saturday, September 20. During these events, visitors are welcome between 10:00 and 16:00 to pick their own apples (Jonagored variety) and pears (Conference, Doyenne du Commice, and St. Remy cooking pears). A bin of Gieser Wildeman cooking pears and Goudreinet apples is also available for gathering at the same price. Guests are encouraged to bring their own bags, crates, or boxes, and payment is accepted in cash or via Dutch banking app QR codes. Free activities include a scavenger hunt and rides on the “pluktrein” (picking train), and apple cake, coffee, tea, and apple juice are sold on the orchard terrace.

Beiketún is a self-picking blueberry garden located in Twijzel, on approximately one hectare of land. The garden is maintained as naturally as possible, without the use of chemical pesticides or artificial fertilizers, ensuring a pure, natural product. The farm is currently closed for the season. Visitors can self-pick a variety of blueberries. The picking season runs from July to October. Beiketún is open every day of the week from 08:00 to 20:00. The business is operational and has received excellent reviews. The garden also features beehives, and an on-site beekeeper is available on weekends to share information about the bees and their importance.

Martinushoeve is a small-scale agricultural project located in Ossendrecht, Netherlands, where participants can harvest fresh produce directly from the fields. Operating on a community-supported agriculture model, the farm grows a wide variety of crops without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or artificial fertilizers. The growing methods focus on working in harmony with nature, promoting biodiversity, and maintaining healthy soil. The self-picking season runs annually from May 1st to October 31st. During this period, members can harvest vegetables (including peas, beans, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, corn, pumpkins, root vegetables, cabbages, and leafy greens), fruits (such as apples, pears, cherries, plums, strawberries, raspberries, red currants, rhubarb, and melons), and a selection of culinary and tea herbs (including parsley, rosemary, chives, thyme, sage, oregano, basil, dill, coriander, mint, and more). Additionally, the farm offers cut flowers from cultivated beds and a wildflower meadow, as well as edible flowers like nasturtium, borage, and calendula. Participants can also collect fresh eggs from the free-range hens and enjoy honey produced by the farm’s beehives.

OEST Farm&Stay is a 6-hectare farm located on the Hof ter Linde estate in Zeeland, where nature and sustainability guide every activity. The farm is built on permaculture principles, working with the land by using minimal soil disturbance, planting multiple layers of vegetation, and employing chickens, ducks, pigs, and sheep for natural fertilization and pest control. In the large vegetable garden, known as moestuin Hemeltjelief, guests can pick their own fresh, organic, and seasonal vegetables, potatoes, herbs, fruit, and flowers. While there is something to harvest year-round, the peak harvest months are July, August, September, and October. The farm also offers a range of other products from its own land, including eggs, nuts, and sourdough breads baked on-site using locally grown and milled grains.

Kersentuin de Wendelenhutte is a family-run farm located in Lintelo, Aalten, that combines a cherry orchard with a farm shop and a biological pig farm. The property features a 1-hectare orchard planted with 20 different varieties of sweet cherries, which are harvested by hand. The trees are covered with a protective netting to shield the fruit from birds and rain. The pick-your-own season runs from approximately mid-June to early August, lasting about eight weeks. A wide range of cherry varieties is available throughout the season, including early types such as Burlat, Merchant, and Vanda, mid-season varieties like Canada Giant, Oktavia, and Kordia, and late-season options such as Regina, Sweetheart, and Karina.

’t Leeuweriksveld is a biodynamic vegetable farm located in Emmen, Drenthe, that has been cultivating its land for over two decades. The farm focuses on producing a diverse range of vegetables using biodynamic methods and offers several ways to access its harvest, including a self-picking program, weekly vegetable subscriptions, and a farm shop. The farm is situated at Zandzoom 72 and is part of a wider initiative that includes a blueberry orchard.

De Stek is a small-scale, biodynamic market garden located on the northern outskirts of Lelystad, operating with a Demeter certification. Since 1993, vegetables and soft fruits have been grown on a plot of over three hectares. The season begins in the spring with soil preparation, sowing, and planting, and the first harvest starts around mid-May. The on-site farm shop is open from mid-May until the end of November on Wednesdays from 15:00 to 17:00 and on Saturdays from 10:00 to 13:00. Self-picking of strawberries is possible during June, exclusively during the farm shop’s opening hours. Throughout the season, a wide variety of produce is available, including leaf greens, beans, peas, fruit, cabbages, herbs, root vegetables, and greenhouse crops. The garden is closed during the winter months, from the end of November until mid-May of the following year.

Nestled in the heart of the Veluwe, within the hamlet of Koudhoorn between Putten and Garderen, this pick-your-own garden offers a scenic stop for walkers and cyclists. Visitors can take a break on the terrace among the flowers, enjoy a coffee, tea, or ice cream, and relax next to the animal enclosure. During the picking season, guests can cut their own bouquet of flowers from a wide variety of blooms available all season long, with a self-made bunch costing €5.00. A range of fruits and vegetables are available for picking throughout the season, including strawberries, blackberries, berries, plums, apples, pears, courgettes, and pumpkins. The animal meadow is home to deer, pigs, chickens, ducks, turkeys, rabbits, and peacocks. A coffee hut offers coffee, tea, various juices, and ice cream, and a toilet is available on site.

RozemArrie is an organic strawberry farm and tea garden located in the small hamlet of Arriën, near Ommen. The farm has been cultivating strawberries since 2007, focusing on natural growing methods and flavor over high production volume. The berries are grown directly in the ground, unsprayed, and sold fresh from a stand at the farm. Several different strawberry varieties are grown, including both June-bearing and ever-bearing types. The exact picking season runs from June through August.

We are a biodynamic farm and market garden located in Halle, in the Achterhoek region of the Netherlands. Our 46-hectare operation integrates dairy farming, arable crops, a vegetable garden, and livestock, all managed with a strong focus on nature-inclusive, circular agriculture. Visitors can explore our farm through guided tours, educational programs, workshops, and a self-guided walking route, and purchase our products at the farm shop or on the Doetinchem market.

Fruithof Frederiksoord is a living outdoor museum and heritage orchard spread across 8 hectares in Frederiksoord, Netherlands. It serves as an important gene bank, preserving over 550 different historic fruit varieties, about half of which hold an “urgent” heritage status. The orchard is a park-like environment with smaller plots surrounded by flowering trees, shrubs, and berries, and is maintained by a dedicated group of volunteers. It features a historical grapevine greenhouse and a nature path called the “Struunpad,” which includes an insect tower for wild bees.

Cadsand Fruit Zaamslag is a farm located in Zaamslag, Netherlands, offering a variety of self-pick experiences and fresh produce from its own orchard and gardens. The farm is open seven days a week from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Visitors can pick their own flowers at the blooming garden, which is open daily from June through the end of October. The garden operates on a self-service basis, allowing guests to pick between sunrise and sunset, and pay by cash or QR code based on the thickness of their bouquet.

Boerderij de Kikkershoek is a working farm and garden located in Mijnsheerenland, in the Hoeksche Waard region. The farm offers a variety of fresh, local, and seasonal produce through its farm shop, alongside opportunities for outdoor activities and family-friendly outings. The business is fully operational. Visitors can make an appointment to self-pick apples and pears directly from the orchard. The specific months for picking are not detailed on the site, but the produce is available seasonally. The farm shop stocks a range of other items grown on the land, including potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and fruit.

Moestuin de Haar is a 1.5-hectare self-harvest garden situated on the historic former production grounds of Kasteel de Haar. It operates as a community-supported agriculture (CSA) project, combining historic preservation with seasonal food production. The garden is managed by a foundation, along with gardeners and volunteers, and serves as a community space where members can enjoy the landscape, socialize, and eat according to the seasons. Produce available for self-picking includes vegetables, soft fruit (kleinfruit), herbs, and flowers. All cultivation follows organic farming principles, using no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. Biodiversity and soil health are prioritized through compost, crop rotation, and green manures.

Heerlijkheid de Hare is an organic self-picking farm in Oldemarkt, Netherlands, operating as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative. The farm grows a variety of small fruits and vegetables for its subscribers. Access to the gardens is available seven days a week, from sunrise to sunset. The farm is open daily from 08:00 to 18:00. Subscribers harvest their own produce according to an agreement, picking only for fresh consumption and bringing their own packaging and tools. The farm emphasizes working with nature to produce healthy food with minimal input, promoting local eating and biodiversity.

De Bloeipleats is a location of Stichting Ecodorp Friesland, situated on a former farmyard in Leeuwarden. It is a community-focused site where nature, people, and sustainable living come together. The site experiments with permaculture, off-grid living, and biodiversity through the development of an edible landscape. The community is diverse and welcomes visitors, volunteers, and new residents to learn, work, and reflect. The edible landscape on the property includes various produce that can be picked by visitors. The on-site picking garden (pluktuin) and the broader edible landscape offer seasonal fruits, vegetables, and herbs. The site also supports a separate public picking garden (openbare pluktuin) located near the new Middelsee neighborhood, which is cultivated in collaboration with the local community. The specific harvest seasons vary per plant, but the site is actively managed and planted during the spring and summer months.