whitecurrants - Discover U-Pick farms in the Netherlands

Picking whitecurrants in the Netherlands is a sunny, hands-on way to spend a day outdoors. The bushes are heavy with clusters of pearl-like berries, and the fun is in the hunt for the ripest ones—plump, slightly translucent, and sweet-tart. It’s even better with friends or family, turning it into a playful competition to see who can fill their basket fastest. The leaves rustle as you work, and the scent of fresh fruit lingers in the air.

Once home, rinse the whitecurrants and let their flavor shine. They’re perfect for:

Fresh eating: Toss them into yogurt, sprinkle over pancakes, or fold into a summer salad with goat cheese and mint.
Preserves: Simmer with sugar and a splash of lemon for a tangy jam.
Baking: Stir into muffin batter or press into a buttery tart shell before pouring over a custard mix.

For something savory, try a whitecurrant glaze for roasted chicken: Simmer 1 cup whitecurrants with 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, and a pinch of salt until syrupy. Brush over the chicken in the last 10 minutes of roasting.

Or whip up a whitecurrant spritzer: Muddle a handful of berries with basil, add ice, 60ml gin, and top with soda water. Stir gently and garnish with a berry skewer.

If you’re feeling cozy, steep a few crushed whitecurrants in hot water with a sprig of thyme for a subtly fruity herbal tea.

For decoration, scatter whitecurrants across a tablescape—floating in shallow bowls of water with candles or tucked into napkin rings for a fresh, seasonal touch. Their pale glow adds a quiet charm.

Van Reeuwijk Fruit & Flowers

fruits, vegetables

noord-holland

Van Reeuwijk is a family-run farm offering a self-picking experience, typically starting around June, depending on the weather. The farm is expanding its self-picking garden. Stay updated through their Facebook or Instagram pages. The self-picking process is straightforward: grab a picking basket with containers in the shop, receive a brief explanation of what’s available, and head into the garden to harvest your own produce. Strawberry plants are conveniently raised to standing height. You can pick as much as you like, ensuring the fruit is ripe. All picked fruit must be paid for; no returns are accepted. The strawberries, cherries, and raspberries are sheltered, making it a fun activity even in rainy weather. However, old shoes or boots may be useful after prolonged heavy rain. No reservations are required for self-picking.

De Bessentuin

fruits

overijssel

De Bessentuin is a self-picking farm located in Brucht, near Hardenberg, Netherlands. Founded in 1999, they initially focused on blueberries but have expanded to include various soft fruits. Visitors can pick their own blueberries (from July to September), red currants, black currants, white currants, raspberries (June and July), blackberries, red gooseberries, and green gooseberries. The farm is designed to be accessible for people with mobility aids and strollers. The farm offers a shop selling fresh and frozen fruit, jams, sauces, chutneys, juice, wine, liquor, ice cream, and beer, with products sourced from the farm and other regional producers.

De Marwijkshof

fruits, flowers

drenthe

Fruitbedrijf De Marwijkshof is a farm shop offering a variety of fresh produce and homemade delicacies. They sell items like carrots, leeks, beans, kale, potatoes, soft fruits, apples, fruit juices, krentjebrij, yogurt, milk, honey, cheese, eggs, jam, syrup, wine, beer, sausages, meat, fruit chocolates, and farm-made ice cream. They also create custom gift baskets. The farm offers a “Pick Your Own” experience during the harvest season. Previously, customers could pick dahlias, green and red gooseberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants, whitecurrants, blueberries, blackberries, Santana apples, sunflowers, and pumpkins. However, as of December 1, 2024, everything in the picking garden has been harvested. Frambozen are available for sale at the shop in harvest season but not for self picking.

Pluktuin Het Platteland

fruits, vegetables, flowers

gelderland

Pluktuin Het Platteland is a self-picking farm located in Putten, Netherlands, since 2000. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing atmosphere and pick their own produce, with tools provided. The farm offers a variety of seasonal vegetables, including salad, peas, and pumpkins, all grown naturally. You can also pick your own flowers and various fruits, such as apples, pears, plums, raspberries, and berries. Honey from the farm’s beehives is also available for purchase.