corn - Discover U-Pick farms in the Netherlands

Picking your own corn in the Netherlands is a delight—sun on your back, the rustle of leaves, and the satisfaction of plucking golden cobs straight from the stalk. Whether solo or with loved ones, it’s a chance to slow down, savor the fresh air, and fill your basket with sweet, crisp kernels. Back home, the fun continues: shuck them together, revealing rows of buttery yellow pearls, and get creative.

For eating fresh, try a simple grilled corn with chili-lime butter: char the cobs, then slather with a mix of melted butter, lime zest, chili powder, and salt. Or whip up a summer corn salad—toss raw kernels with cherry tomatoes, basil, feta, and a drizzle of olive oil.

For a herbal twist, steep the silky husks in hot water for a subtly sweet corn husk tea, perfect with a hint of honey.

For cocktails, blend fresh corn juice with vodka, lime, and a touch of simple syrup for a sunshine corn mule. Shake over ice, top with ginger beer, and garnish with a lime wedge.

And don’t forget decor: bundle dried husks into rustic wreaths or fill a vase with tall stalks for a touch of harvest charm.

Ecologische Tuinderij De Tilgrupshof

vegetables, herbs

friesland

De Tilgrupshof is a self-picking farm in Appelscha, Netherlands, cultivating ecological vegetables since January 2024. The farm is part of an area focused on increasing biodiversity through ecological farming practices. Members, called “oogstgenoten” (harvest companions), pay an annual fee for the right to harvest their own vegetables and herbs for about 30 weeks, from mid-May to November. They can harvest 4 to 5 days a week. The farm operates on the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) principle.

timmcorn

corn

zuid-holland

TIMMCORN is a farm in Rijnsaterwoude, Netherlands, that has been growing sweetcorn, spelt, and hay for over 25 years. The farm is easily accessible from the N207 highway. They sell freshly picked sweetcorn directly to customers. The farm is GLOBALGAP certified, ensuring high standards for food safety and environmental responsibility. Their Dutch sweetcorn is available from August to October. Visitors are welcome to pick their own corn. Besides regular sweetcorn, TIMMCORN also grows red and speckled sweetcorn, as well as hard corn for people familiar with those varieties from their home countries.