Discover U-Pick farms in the Netherlands

leek

Picking your own leek in the Netherlands is a delight—fresh air, muddy boots, and the satisfaction of pulling up those sturdy green stalks. Bring friends or family for a playful afternoon; it’s a chance to laugh, compete for the biggest leek, and enjoy the earthy scent of the field. Once home, rinse off the dirt and get creative. Leek’s mild sweetness shines in soups, stir-fries, or simply sautéed with butter.

Two recipes to try:

Creamy Leek & Potato Soup: Sauté chopped leeks, add diced potatoes, cover with broth, simmer until tender, then blend with a splash of cream.
Leek & Cheese Tart: Layer caramelized leeks on puff pastry, top with grated Gouda, bake until golden.

For something unexpected, steep thin slices of leek in hot water with lemon for a light, herbal tea. Or, if you’re feeling adventurous, muddle a bit of leek with gin, honey, and cucumber for a Grassy Leek Fizz—unusual but refreshing!

Decoratively, tie a bundle of fresh leeks with twine for a rustic kitchen centerpiece—their long green lines add a garden-fresh vibe. Whether cooked, sipped, or displayed, leek brings a touch of the field back home.

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.

Gelukkige Groentes pluktuin Ooij

vegetables, herbs, flowers
gelderland

Gelukkige Groentes is a self-picking farm with ecological vegetables in Ooij, Netherlands. You can harvest your own vegetables weekly through a picking subscription. They focus on local food production to reduce CO2 emissions, restore biodiversity, reduce plastic waste, and minimize food waste. They have a location in Ooij and Malden and offer guided tours. With the picking subscription, you can harvest seasonal vegetables, herbs, and flowers from May to December. They grow over 60 different crops, including familiar vegetables like leeks, onions, carrots, and cauliflower, as well as less common ones like hakurai turnips and trombochini. You can also pick herbs like oregano, coriander, and dill.

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.

Wij Telen Groente in de Kas

vegetables, herbs, kleinfruit, flowers
noord-holland

Wij Telen Groente is an organic urban farm where you can harvest your own fresh vegetables, herbs, and berries. There’s also a beautiful flower picking garden. Everything is organically certified, grown with care and love by professional gardeners together with enthusiastic and involved volunteers. They also offer day care in the greenhouse under the name Telen met Zorg. You can buy harvest shares of the products from the greenhouse or the land. The greenhouse’s produce includes winter vegetables such as carrots, leeks, yacon, romaine lettuce, and shiitake mushrooms.

Wij Telen Groente op het Land

vegetables, herbs, kleinfruit, flowers
noord-holland

Wij Telen Groente is an organic urban farm where visitors can harvest their own fresh vegetables, herbs, and berries. There is also a flower garden for picking. Everything is organically certified and grown with care by professional gardeners and volunteers. The farm organizes the BioMarkt in the Haarlemmer Kweektuin and offers daytime activities in the greenhouse under the name Telen met Zorg. Visitors can purchase a share in the harvest, either from the greenhouse (Kas) or the field (Land), allowing them to pick produce during specific hours. The greenhouse offers a longer harvest season, roughly from March to November, while the field’s season runs from about May to November.

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.