mint - Discover U-Pick farms in the Netherlands

Picking fresh mint is a delight for the senses—crushing a leaf between your fingers releases its bright, invigorating scent, and the vibrant green leaves are a joy to gather. Whether you’re alone, savoring the quiet rhythm of harvesting, or with friends and family, laughing as you fill baskets, the experience is as refreshing as the herb itself.

Once home, mint’s versatility shines. Toss it into salads for a burst of freshness, blend it into smoothies, or infuse water for a cooling drink. For something more indulgent, try these ideas:

Mint Tea: Steep a handful of leaves in hot water for 3–5 minutes, then sweeten with honey.
Mint & Pea Risotto: Sauté shallots, stir in Arborio rice, add white wine, then gradually mix in hot broth. Fold in fresh peas and chopped mint at the end.
Watermelon-Mint Salad: Toss cubed watermelon with crumbled feta, mint leaves, and a drizzle of olive oil.

For a lively cocktail, muddle mint with lime and sugar, add rum and soda water, and you’ve got a Mojito. Or sprinkle mint petals over desserts for a fragrant garnish—its charm is endless.

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.

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.