kale - Discover U-Pick farms in the Netherlands

Picking your own kale in the Netherlands is a delight—fresh air, muddy boots, and the satisfaction of plucking those sturdy, leafy greens straight from the earth. Whether you’re solo or with loved ones, it’s a chance to slow down, laugh over tangled stems, and fill your basket with vibrant, homegrown goodness.

Once home, kale’s versatility shines. Toss it into salads, blend it into smoothies, or crisp it into chips with olive oil and sea salt. For heartier meals, try these recipes:

Kale and White Bean Soup
Sauté onions, garlic, and carrots. Add chopped kale, vegetable broth, and canned white beans. Simmer until tender, then finish with a squeeze of lemon.
Kale Pesto Pasta
Blend kale, garlic, toasted walnuts, Parmesan, and olive oil into a bright pesto. Toss with hot pasta and a splash of pasta water for silkiness.

For a cozy drink, steep chopped kale with ginger and honey in hot water for a soothing tea. Or, for a playful twist, muddle kale with lime and mint, shake with vodka and a touch of agave, and top with soda for a Kale Crush Cocktail.

Decor? Tie bunches with twine for rustic kitchen charm, or tuck stems into a mason jar centerpiece—nature’s own confetti.

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.

Oogsttuin Hof van Heden

fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers

noord-brabant

Hof van Heden is an unsprayed vegetable and small fruit garden located in Almkerk, Netherlands. They grow over 65 different kinds of vegetables and herbs year-round, including beets, turnip greens, Jerusalem artichokes, kale, snow peas, rhubarb, beans, and tomatoes. The berry garden features about 10 types of berries like raspberries, blackcurrants, jostaberries, redcurrants, and blackberries. There are also around 25 young fruit trees, including 10 fig trees in a mini food forest.

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.

Hof Bredelaar

fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs

gelderland

Hof Bredelaar is a self-picking farm located in Elst, Netherlands. It operates within Park Lingezegen, between Arnhem and Nijmegen. The farm cultivates a wide range of fresh, organically grown vegetables, fruits, herbs, and edible flowers, all without pesticides. Customers can purchase a harvest subscription allowing them to pick their own produce whenever they like. The farm emphasizes sustainability, investing in healthy soil, biodiversity, and natural balance. This results in flavorful, nutritious crops.