green beans - Discover U-Pick farms in the Netherlands

Picking your own green beans in the Netherlands is a delight—fresh air, sun on your back, and the satisfaction of plucking crisp pods straight from the vine. It’s even better with friends or family, turning it into a playful competition or a shared moment of simple joy. Once home, rinse them and enjoy their earthy sweetness raw, steamed, or stir-fried.

For cooking, try these recipes:

Garlicky Sautéed Green Beans: Toss blanched beans in olive oil with minced garlic, a pinch of chili flakes, and a squeeze of lemon.
Green Bean Salad: Mix blanched beans with cherry tomatoes, feta, red onion, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Or, for something fun, blend them into a Green Bean Smoothie with apple, spinach, and ginger—unexpected but refreshing! If you’re feeling fancy, muddle a few blanched beans into a Gin & Herb Tonic with cucumber, mint, and a splash of lime.

For non-food uses, string fresh beans onto twine for a rustic kitchen garland, or add them to a vase of wildflowers for a quirky touch. Their vibrant green and slender shape make them surprisingly decorative.

Whether you snack, cook, or craft, green beans bring a little joy from field to table.

Beleef Het En Eet Het

groente, bloemen

zuid-holland

“Experience it and Eat it” is a farm in Strijen where visitors can harvest their own vegetables. The idea was born to let people experience where their food comes from. Families, schools and adults are welcome to harvest potatoes, onions, carrots, beetroot, pumpkins, green beans, red and white cabbage. Children learn about the origins of honey through the beehives present. After harvesting, you can enjoy fries made from your own potatoes. The farm is open from mid-August to early November on weekends. Schools can also visit during the week by appointment. In the winter, maintenance is carried out, drainage is installed and administration is done. Flower borders have been created that help combat lice in a natural way. The harvested vegetables cost a small amount per kilo.

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.

Van Reeuwijk Fruit & Flowers

fruits, vegetables

noord-holland

Van Reeuwijk is a family-run farm offering a self-picking experience, typically starting around June, depending on the weather. The farm is expanding its self-picking garden. Stay updated through their Facebook or Instagram pages. The self-picking process is straightforward: grab a picking basket with containers in the shop, receive a brief explanation of what’s available, and head into the garden to harvest your own produce. Strawberry plants are conveniently raised to standing height. You can pick as much as you like, ensuring the fruit is ripe. All picked fruit must be paid for; no returns are accepted. The strawberries, cherries, and raspberries are sheltered, making it a fun activity even in rainy weather. However, old shoes or boots may be useful after prolonged heavy rain. No reservations are required for self-picking.