celery - Discover U-Pick farms in the Netherlands

Picking your own celery in the Netherlands is a delightful way to spend a day outdoors, whether solo or with loved ones. The crisp, fresh scent of celery stalks as you snap them from the earth is unbeatable—plus, there’s something deeply satisfying about filling your basket with greens you’ve chosen yourself. The vibrant leaves and sturdy stems make for a fun harvest, and the farm visit often feels like a mini adventure.

Once home, celery’s versatility shines. For cooking, try these recipes:

Creamy Celery Soup: Sauté chopped celery, onions, and garlic in butter, add vegetable stock, simmer until tender, then blend with a splash of cream. Top with celery leaves for freshness.
Crunchy Celery Salad: Thinly slice celery and toss with apples, walnuts, lemon juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Perfect for a light lunch.

For a refreshing tea, steep a handful of fresh celery leaves in hot water for 5 minutes, then strain and add honey if desired.

For a cocktail, mix up a Celery Gin Fizz: Muddle celery stalks with lime juice and simple syrup, add gin, shake with ice, and top with soda water. Garnish with a celery stick.

Decoratively, celery’s leafy tops can brighten up a vase or serve as a rustic garnish for dishes. Whether you’re cooking, sipping, or styling, celery brings a touch of garden-fresh joy to every use.

Tuinderij 't Wild

vegetables

noord-brabant

Tuinderij ’t Wild is a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm located on Hustenweg in Rosmalen, Netherlands. The farm is run by Linda, who cultivates various vegetables without using artificial fertilizers or pesticides. The CSA model involves customers becoming “deelgenoten” (shareholders) by paying an annual contribution upfront. In return, they can harvest fresh vegetables from the land for their own use throughout the season, which runs from June to November. The farm provides information on what can be harvested each week, including quantities and harvesting instructions. All necessary tools and guidance are provided. A full share costs €300 (including VAT) for the season, providing enough vegetables for one adult to harvest 5-6 different vegetables per week. A trial share is also available for €60 (including VAT), allowing you to harvest for 4 weeks.

Klein Alma

vegetables, flowers, herbs

groningen

Tuinderij Klein Alma is a self-picking farm in Bedum, run by Aukje Stoffelsma, her husband Stefan, volunteers, trainees, and picking participants. Aukje Stoffelsma started the farm in 2019 after graduating from Warmonderhof, a school for biodynamic agriculture. The farm operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) principle, where customers buy “harvest shares” for the season, allowing them to harvest their own produce weekly. This supports healthy agriculture and the local economy.