edible flowers - Discover U-Pick farms in the Netherlands

Picking your own edible flowers is a delightful way to spend an afternoon—whether solo, with friends, or family. The joy of wandering through rows of vibrant blooms, selecting the prettiest petals, and filling your basket with nature’s candy is unmatched. The colors, the scents, the gentle hum of bees—it’s a sensory feast. Once home, the fun continues.

Edible flowers like nasturtiums, violets, or calendula can transform a simple dish into something magical. Toss them into salads for a peppery kick, freeze them in ice cubes for sparkling drinks, or scatter them over desserts for a whimsical touch. For a show-stopping garnish, layer petals on cakes or float them in soups.

If you’ve picked borage, its cucumber-like flavor shines in a refreshing summer cocktail:

Muddle 4–5 borage flowers with lime juice and a teaspoon of sugar.
Add 50ml gin, shake with ice, and strain into a glass topped with soda water.
Garnish with a fresh borage bloom.

For herbs like chamomile, steep a handful of fresh flowers in hot water for 5 minutes to make a soothing tea—add honey for sweetness.

And if your haul includes elderflowers, try them in a light batter for elderflower fritters:

Dip clusters in a mix of flour, egg, and sparkling water, then fry until golden.
Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.

The possibilities are endless, and the best part? Every petal holds a memory of sunshine and laughter.

Phood Farm

vegetables, flowers, herbs

noord-brabant

Phood Farm is an urban farm located in Eindhoven, Netherlands that inspires regenerative, caring, and community-based production and consumption. It operates an aquaponic farm and a self-picking garden (“Pluktuin”), fostering local farming communities where residents and participants with special care needs grow vegetables in a modern, hyperlocal way. Visitors can take tours of the aquaponic and permaculture farms, attend workshops, and join a local farming community. They promote knowing where your food comes from by growing and harvesting your own vegetables, pesticide- and packaging-free.

Gelukkige Groentes pluktuin Malden

vegetables, flowers, herbs

gelderland

Gelukkige Groentes is an initiative with two self-picking gardens located in Malden and Ooij, near Nijmegen, Netherlands, focused on growing vegetables ecologically. They aim to positively impact CO2 reduction, biodiversity restoration, plastic waste reduction, and food waste. They offer self-picking subscriptions, courses on ecological gardening, sustainable company outings, and educational programs for primary schools. You can pick a variety of over 50 different vegetables, herbs, and flowers yourself. Customers praise the concept, the relaxing atmosphere of the garden, the quality of the produce, and the educational aspect of harvesting their own food. There is currently a waiting list to become a member.

De Kruidenstee

herbs, edible flowers

zuid-holland

The Kruidenstee is a self-picking farm and nature garden located near a cycling route in Stad aan ’t Haringvliet. Visitors can explore a diverse collection of herbs, wild plants, and edible shrubs and trees, including over 45 dye plants. The garden is designed to attract insects and small animals, with features like a bee sanctuary, sandarium, and pond. A significant portion of the garden is dedicated to herb picking. Depending on the season, visitors can pick fresh herbs and edible flowers, creating their own custom combinations. The farm also sells organically grown plants, including dye plants, herbs, and edible flowers.