rhubarb - Discover U-Pick farms in the Netherlands

Picking rhubarb is a fun way to spend a sunny afternoon—whether you’re alone, with friends, or family. The crisp stalks snap easily when ripe, and there’s something satisfying about filling a basket with your own harvest. The bright pink and green hues make it as pretty to look at as it is tasty to eat.

Once home, rhubarb’s tart flavor shines in both sweet and savory dishes. Try it in a simple compote (simmer chopped rhubarb with sugar and a splash of water until soft) or bake it into a classic crumble (layer sliced rhubarb with sugar, top with a buttery oat mix, and bake until golden). For something refreshing, mix rhubarb syrup into sparkling water or gin for a rhubarb fizz (muddle cooked rhubarb with sugar, strain, and combine with your choice of spirit).

If you’re feeling adventurous, rhubarb also makes a great tea: steep dried or fresh pieces in hot water with honey and ginger. Or use the stalks as a striking garnish for cocktails—their vibrant color adds a playful touch.

For decor, tie bunches of rhubarb stalks with twine and place them in a tall vase for a rustic centerpiece, or float thin slices in a bowl of water with petals for a seasonal tablescape.

Recipe ideas:

Rhubarb & Strawberry Pie: Combine sliced rhubarb and strawberries with sugar, cornstarch, and a dash of vanilla. Fill a pie crust, top with a lattice, and bake until bubbly.
Savory Rhubarb Chutney: Cook diced rhubarb with onions, vinegar, brown sugar, and spices until thick. Perfect with cheese or grilled meats.

Whether you’re baking, mixing, or decorating, rhubarb brings a bright, tangy twist to whatever you make.

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.

Kweekland

fruits, vegetables, herbs

gelderland

Stadstuin Kweekland is a green oasis in Arnhem, Netherlands, located on a south-facing slope near Sonsbeek Park. This urban farm spans 8,200 square meters and features two greenhouses and a landscape design inspired by the English countryside. The farm aims to be an ’edible landscape’ with a diverse selection of edible trees, shrubs, crops, flowers, and vegetables. As a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm since 2020, Kweekland relies on members who pay an annual fee for the right to harvest their own produce. CSA membership allows access to the garden from April 1st to December 1st, from sunrise to sunset.

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.

Pluktuin de Bosrand

fruits, flowers, herbs

gelderland

Pluktuin de Bosrand is a self-picking farm located on the Dorskampweg in Wageningen, Netherlands, open from mid-May to November. Visitors can harvest their own fruit and pick their own bouquets of flowers while enjoying the scenic view. The farm offers a wide variety of summer flowers, including peonies, dahlias, cosmeas, zinnias, heleniums, and sunflowers. The selection of fruit includes raspberries, grapes, thornless blackberries, plums, apples, pears, and various types of berries. The availability of specific produce varies depending on the season. The farm also offers green workshops.