snow peas - Discover U-Pick farms in the Netherlands

Picking snow peas is a fun way to spend time outdoors, whether alone or with loved ones. The crisp snap of fresh pods coming off the vine is satisfying, and filling a basket with these bright green gems feels rewarding. Walking through the rows of plants, searching for the plumpest peas, turns into a little adventure—especially with kids racing to find the biggest ones.

Once home, snow peas are wonderfully versatile. Their sweet, tender crunch works raw in salads or lightly cooked. Try them stir-fried with garlic and ginger, or tossed into a noodle dish for extra freshness. For something simple, blanch them and drizzle with sesame oil and a sprinkle of salt.

Two easy recipes:

Snow Pea & Mint Salad: Thinly slice snow peas, toss with fresh mint, crumbled feta, and a lemon-olive oil dressing.
Sesame Snow Peas: Sauté snow peas in sesame oil, add a splash of soy sauce, and finish with toasted sesame seeds.

If you’re feeling creative, muddle a few snow peas into a refreshing cocktail like a Snow Pea Gimlet:

Muddle 5-6 snow peas with 2 oz gin, ¾ oz lime juice, and ½ oz simple syrup. Shake with ice, strain, and serve chilled.

For a calming drink, steep a handful of fresh snow pea leaves in hot water for a light, grassy tea.

Decorating with snow pea vines? Their delicate tendrils and flowers make charming additions to a rustic table centerpiece or a fresh spring bouquet.

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.