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Discover U-Pick farms

Beets farms

You won’t find a more satisfying thump than when you pull a fat, muddy beet from the Dutch soil. Beet picking in the Netherlands is a proper family affair – a wholesome, slightly messy treasure hunt where the prize is a vegetable so earthy and sweet it tastes like candy from the ground. You’ll see the kids delight in yanking the green tops, while the adults strategize over which bulb is “the perfect one.” Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty; the dirt is clean, honest, and it brushes right off.

How to Select Your Prize: Look for beets that are firm as a tennis ball – no squishy spots. Size matters: smaller ones (golf ball to orange size) are sweeter and more tender. Larger ones are still great, but they need a bit more cooking time. Give a gentle squeeze; if it gives, leave it for another day. And the greens? If they look perky and fresh, snip them off and save them – they’re delicious sautéed like spinach.

Once You’re Home: The Beet Goes On

You’ve got a haul of earthy gems. What now? Rinse them gently (don’t scrub off the skin until after cooking or roasting – it keeps the color and flavor in). Here’s how to put them to work, from dinner to dessert… to cocktail hour.

Two Cooking Recipes (Because one beet recipe is never enough)

1. Honey-Roasted Beets with Feta & Dill

The vibe: Simple, impressive, and the color is a showstopper.
How to: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Scrub beets, wrap individually in foil, and roast for 45–60 minutes (until a knife slides in easily). Let cool, then slip off the skins. Cut into wedges. Toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp honey, salt, and pepper. Roast for another 10 minutes to caramelize. Serve over a bed of greens, crumble feta on top, and shower with fresh dill. A squeeze of lemon is a must.

2. Creamy Beet & Potato Soup (Better Than Any Cup of Warmth)

The vibe: Comfort in a bowl, shocking pink perfection.
How to: In a pot, sauté 1 chopped onion in butter until soft. Add 4 peeled, cubed beets and 2 medium potatoes (cubed). Cover with vegetable stock. Simmer for 20 minutes until tender. Blend until silky smooth. Stir in ½ cup cream (or coconut milk if you’re feeling tropical). Season with nutmeg, salt, and white pepper. Serve with a dollop of crème fraîche and a sprinkle of chives. Warning: you will eat two bowls.

One Cocktail Recipe (The “Beet It” Sour)

The vibe: Earthy, tart, and dangerously drinkable.
What you need:
- 60 ml vodka (or gin for earthier notes)
- 45 ml fresh beet juice (juice one roasted or raw beet)
- 30 ml fresh lemon juice
- 20 ml simple syrup (or honey syrup)
- 1 egg white (optional, for foam)
How to: Shake all ingredients without ice (dry shake), then add ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a thin slice of raw beet. It’s a conversation starter (and a perfectly autumnal sipper).

De Wickevoorter Stadsboeren

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs
noord-holland

De Wickevoorter Stadsboeren is a biological urban farm and self-picking garden located in the new residential area of Wickevoort in Cruquius. The farm operates as a form of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), with a mission to reconnect people with each other and with their food. Spanning over 2.5 hectares, the farm grows a wide variety of vegetables, herbs, and flowers, and also keeps pigs, chickens, and sheep. Members of the self-picking garden can harvest from 50 to 60 different types of vegetables each season, with fresh herbs always available. The main harvest season runs from mid-May until Christmas, with a limited winter harvest available in January and February. Members can harvest daily from sunrise to sunset. Additionally, a flower-picking garden is open from July through the end of September, offering a changing selection of field flowers. For those who prefer a ready-to-go option, a weekly vegetable crate with seasonal produce can be picked up.

Stadstuinderij NoordOogst

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries, nuts
noord-holland

Stadstuinderij NoordOogst is a community-supported vegetable garden and small food forest located in Amsterdam-Noord, on the grounds of the former Melkweg sports park. The garden is cultivated using natural methods, without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. The farm operates on a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) model, where members support the farm at the start of the season and, in return, harvest their own produce weekly. Members can self-pick a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and herbs. The harvest season runs approximately 32 weeks, from mid-April to mid-November. Occasionally, flowers are also available for picking. The specific varieties available each week are communicated via a newsletter and a board at the garden entrance, with flags indicating which beds are ready for harvest. Seasonal produce includes items such as apples, berries, lettuce, kale, potatoes, tomatoes, fennel, beans, and many more.

Tuinderij De Groenteboer Biologische zelfoogsttuin

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries
utrecht

Tuinderij de Groenteboer is a biological self-picking farm and flower garden located on the grounds of Boerderij de Boerinn in Kamerik, just north of Woerden. The farm focuses on natural cultivation methods, working with the seasons and biodiversity to grow a wide variety of vegetables, herbs, soft fruits, and flowers without artificial fertilizers or pesticides. As a self-picking garden, members can harvest approximately 60 different types of seasonal vegetables and soft fruits. The picking season runs from May to December, about 32 weeks per year. Spring offerings include spinach, broad beans, pea shoots, and turnip tops. Summer brings carrots, beets, broccoli, and strawberries. Autumn offers parsnips and pumpkins, while winter features kale and leeks. Members receive a weekly harvest mail with guidance on what is available.

Weidetuin

vegetables, herbs, flowers
zuid-holland

Weidetuin is a community-supported ecological park and self-harvest garden located in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, in the Green Zoom region of the Randstad. Operating on a biological (organic) and sustainable model, the garden cultivates over 60 varieties of vegetables, herbs, and flowers on a 1.6-hectare plot. The farm functions as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) project, where members, referred to as “oogstgenoten” (harvest companions), pay a seasonal fee to participate and harvest produce for their own use. The initiative emphasizes biodiversity, community building, and green recreation, with plans for a food forest, an apiary, livestock, and educational programs for schools and adults.

Zelfoogsttuin De Groentemeester

vegetables, flowers, herbs
zuid-holland

De Groentemeester is a self-pick farm and community-supported agriculture (CSA) project located on the site of a former ice rink in Maassluis, Netherlands. The farm spans approximately half a hectare and focuses on sustainable, local food production without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. It is suitable for children and offers free on-site parking. As a self-pick farm, the farm offers two main activities. For a seasonal subscription (an “oogstaandeel” for €440 per year for 1-2 people), members can pick their own vegetables from roughly mid-May until late November. The farm cultivates around 90 to 100 different vegetables and herbs during that period, including crops such as beetroot, carrots, parsnips, onions, leeks, lettuce, chard, radishes, zucchini, cucumbers, pumpkin, broccoli, several types of cabbage, tomatoes, peppers, and potatoes. Members receive a weekly harvest email detailing what is available. On top of the vegetable subscriptions, the farm also operates a flower-picking garden, open to the general public from about the end of May until mid-October. A range of seasonal, spray-free flowers such as sunflowers, dahlias, cosmos, and zinnias are available.

Boerderij de Oude Ruif

fruit, vegetables, herbs
utrecht

Boerderij De Oude Ruif is a fifth-generation family farm located in Stoutenburg, which has transitioned from a traditional dairy operation into a small-scale, nature-inclusive agricultural business focused on community connection and sustainable food production. The farm operates as a “bio-logical” farm, following organic principles without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. Visitors can self-pick a diverse variety of fruit, vegetables, and herbs in the farm’s pick-your-own garden (oogsttuin). The self-picking season runs from approximately late May through late September. The season begins with honeyberries, followed by a summer peak with abundant soft fruit. Fruit available for picking includes red currants, raspberries, blackberries, black currants, Japanese wineberries, tayberries, honeyberries, jostaberries, and black raspberries. The farm also grows apple, pear, and plum trees; these are young and expected to yield larger harvests within three to five years. A selection of vegetables is cultivated, including lettuce, beets, carrots, cabbages, courgettes, and pumpkins, alongside a variety of herbs.

De Tovertuin' (zelfoogst groenten)

fruit, vegetables, herbs
gelderland

De Tovertuin is a self-pick vegetable garden located in Epe, offering a membership-based experience where people can come and harvest their own fresh, organically grown produce. The garden focuses on community building around food and cultivates a wide variety of vegetables using natural and ecological methods, without the use of chemical pesticides. The season runs for approximately 33 weeks, typically starting in early May. Members can self-pick a vast assortment of produce, including: potatoes, strawberries, endive, eggplant, basil, beets, kale, wild garlic, spring onions, broccoli, broccolini, Chinese cabbage, zucchini, capucijner peas, celeriac, cucumber, kohlrabi, kohlrabi, pak choi, palm kale, parsnip, snow peas, leek, rapeseed, rhubarb, radicchio, radish, red cabbage, lettuce, spinach, pointed cabbage, chard, green beans, Brussels sprouts, sweet corn, fava beans, lamb’s lettuce, fennel, yacon, sweet potato, and winter purslane.

Gelukkige Groentes pluktuin Ooij

vegetables, herbs, flowers, fruit
gelderland

Gelukkige Groentes Ooij is a food garden located in the Ooijpolder, near Nijmegen, that operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model. Vegetables, herbs, and some small fruits and flowers are grown using nature-inclusive (regenerative) methods, without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. The garden is open to members via a harvest subscription, allowing them to pick their own produce directly from the field. What you can self-pick and when Self-pick produce: Seasonal vegetables, herbs, and for part of the season, flowers and small fruits. Over 60 different crops are grown throughout the year, including familiar varieties like leek, onion, carrot, and courgette, as well as lesser-known items such as hakurei turnip and tromboncino squash. Herbs like oregano, coriander, and dill are also available. Season: The harvest subscription runs from May through December. Additional information (from Google Business Directory)

Groene Pluk | Zelfoogsttuin

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs
flevoland

Groene Pluk is a self-harvest garden located at Ibisweg 14 in Zeewolde, on the grounds of Burgerboerderij Oosterwold. It operates as a community-supported agriculture (CSA) initiative, where members share in both the bounty and the risks of the growing season. The garden focuses on regenerative, fully biological farming practices, with the goal of nourishing the soil, supporting biodiversity, and providing fresh, local food. The site is open to visitors from Wednesday through Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with the exception of a winter harvest period when hours are limited to Thursday through Saturday. The business is currently operational and has received high marks from its members.

Oogstland

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs
drenthe

Oogstland is a regenerative community food garden located at the Esweg in Zuidlaren. The garden cultivates vegetables, herbs, and soft fruit using no-dig methods, avoiding pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. The focus is on strengthening soil life and biodiversity while fostering a connection between people, their food, and nature. The initiative operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, where members purchase a seasonal share to receive a portion of the harvest.

Pluck van het veld

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs
noord-brabant

Pluck van het veld is a self-picking farm and community garden located in Cromvoirt, in the countryside near Den Bosch. The farm grows over 70 varieties of vegetables, herbs, small fruits, and flowers using no-dig, regenerative methods without chemical pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. Members can join a seasonal subscription (Pluckabonnement) that runs from May through mid-December, offering weekly access to pick 5 to 15 types of vegetables and herbs, with additional small fruits and edible flowers throughout the season. The picking field is open every day during daylight hours for subscribers, and a gardener is typically present on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. The flower picking garden (Bloemenpluktuin) is available from late May to mid-October, and from 2026 onward it operates solely through seasonal subscriptions; a separate tulip picking event takes place in early spring (late March to early April) with over 7,500 organic tulip bulbs. The farm also hosts workshops (bouquet making, vegetable gardening), courses for aspiring market gardeners, guided tours, and corporate team events. A solidary pricing system allows members to pay according to their means. General contact hours (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:00–17:00; Wednesday, Friday 9:00–16:00; Saturday 10:00–12:00) apply for inquiries, while the picking grounds remain accessible to subscribers throughout the season.

Tuin Moes

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs
flevoland

Tuin Moes is a self-picking farm and organic farm (Biologische boerderij) located at Hannah Arendtweg 78, 1349 CM Almere, in the Oosterwold area of the Netherlands. The farm is fully operational and wheelchair accessible, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking. As a self-harvest garden (Zelfoogsttuin), Tuin Moes allows visitors to pick their own produce directly from the fields. The farm’s official website is currently offline, so detailed lists of specific produce varieties and their exact seasonal availability are not available from that source. However, the farm is a member of the Google Business Directory and has a single review with a 5-star rating.

Tuinderij Geworteld

vegetables, herbs, flowers
gelderland

Tuinderij Geworteld is a small-scale biological farm and flower garden located in Bruchem. On 6,000 square meters of open ground and with a 300 square meter greenhouse, a wide variety of vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers are grown without the use of tractors or heating. The operation focuses on true seasonal produce and biodiversity, supplying top restaurants as well as offering spaces for customers to harvest for themselves. Members can self-harvest vegetables and herbs directly from the beds throughout the growing season. In the winter months, the available crop includes items such as lamb’s lettuce, winter purslane, pumpkin, carrots, Jerusalem artichoke, spinach, Asian greens, lettuce, kohlrabi, beets, leek, kale, red and white cabbage, palm kale, Brussels sprouts, and parsley. A separate self-pick flower garden is open from the first weekend of July through the last weekend of September.

Tuinderij Mooi Weerdinge

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries
drenthe

Mooi Weerdinge is a self-pick farm and food garden located on the edge of Weerdinge and Emmen. The farm grows vegetables, fruit, and herbs using natural principles, without artificial fertilizers or pesticides, and sources its seeds and planting stock organically. In addition to the self-pick garden, the site includes a food forest edge with berries, raspberries, plums, small fruit, perennial vegetables, and herbs such as rosemary, Szechuan pepper, and the French onion soup tree. The farm focuses on building healthy soil, promoting biodiversity, and fostering community connections through food.

't Plukgeluk

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs
groningen

’t Plukgeluk is a self-harvest garden located just outside Bedum, in Noordwolde. The garden operates on principles of self-sufficiency and respect for people, animals, and the environment. All produce is grown using organic methods, without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, or other chemical substances. On Saturdays, visitors can come to the garden to pick and harvest a variety of organically grown vegetables, fruits, flowers, and herbs. On Wednesdays, the garden is also open for self-picking. These activities run seasonally, typically starting in late March or early spring through the autumn months. Throughout the year, a roadside stand is stocked daily with fresh produce from the farm, including eggs, and is available 24 hours a day.

Pluktuin PlukWad

flowers, vegetables, herbs
friesland

Pluktuin PlukWad is a community-focused garden situated on an ancient terp (artificial dwelling mound) in Wijnaldum, near Harlingen. The garden brings together a diverse range of activities and generations, serving as a vibrant space for nature, education, and connection. Its core mission is to stimulate biodiversity, offer a local and sustainable alternative to conventional cut flowers, and bridge the gap between the farmer and the consumer. The self-picking garden is the heart of the site. From the beginning of July until late autumn, visitors can wander through a large field of flowers and create their own bouquets. The garden features a wide variety of cut flowers, including a large assortment of dahlias, and is planted with different seed mixes to promote biodiversity. The picking process is entirely self-service: visitors take a pair of scissors, select their flowers, and pay via a QR code or cash in a box.

CSA Zelfoogsttuin Kraaybeekerhof

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries
utrecht

CSA Zelfoogsttuin Kraaybeekerhof is a community garden located at Diederichslaan 25a in Driebergen-Rijsenburg. This self-picking farm operates around the clock from Monday through Saturday, remaining open 24 hours a day during those days, and is closed on Sundays. The garden is family-friendly, with picnic tables available and pathways suitable for children. Walking is a popular activity on the premises. The farm has received a high rating of 4.8 stars from 75 reviews.

Bij Buurman

vegetables, flowers, herbs
friesland

Groente bij Buurman is a self-harvest garden and flower picking farm located in Kortehemmen, in the Dutch province of Friesland, situated between Beetsterzwaag, Drachten, and Boornbergum. Founded out of a passion for sustainable and regenerative agriculture, the garden offers members and visitors the opportunity to connect directly with nature, harvest their own fresh produce, and experience the joy of working with the land. The farm holds a strong Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 and is confirmed as a family-friendly destination.

Landgoed de Brouwketel

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs
gelderland

Landgoed de Brouwketel is a 10-hectare estate and intentional community located in the floodplains of the Nederrijn near Huissen, in the Betuwe region. The estate, which dates back to the 17th century and once served as a border tavern, features a diverse landscape of woodland, meadows, a historical pear orchard, and an old clay pit that has become a haven for local wildlife. The land is managed with an emphasis on nature-inclusive and biodiverse practices, combining natural areas with agricultural space. The landgoed is freely accessible to walkers and is a living and working community focused on sustainable and self-sufficient living.

Sfeer van Willems

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries
gelderland

Sfeer van Willems is a sustainable vegetable and fruit picking garden located on the northeastern edge of Wijchen. Spanning one hectare, the garden is dedicated to providing fresh, seasonal produce grown without artificial fertilizers or pesticides. The farm is run with a focus on small-scale, socially responsible cultivation, offering an intimate garden atmosphere complete with seating areas, chicken runs, beehives, art, and an insect hotel. Subscribers, known as ‘oogstgenoten’ (harvest companions), have access to the garden every day to pick their own vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers. The self-picking season runs from May through December, with a possible extension into the following year. During spring and summer, the garden is open daily from 08:00 to 19:00; in autumn and winter, it is open from 08:00 to 17:00. The available produce changes with the seasons, and a weekly email or information board at the garden indicates what is ready for harvest. A small sample of vegetables and herbs that can be found includes andijvie, broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, courgette, cucumbers, spinach, various types of lettuce and cabbage, herbs like basil and coriander, and soft fruit such as strawberries. In addition to produce, visitors can also pick flower bouquets.

Gelukkige Groentes pluktuin Malden

vegetables, herbs, flowers
gelderland

Gelukkige Groentes is a community-supported agriculture (CSA) initiative operating two food gardens where vegetables, herbs, and flowers are grown using nature-inclusive, regenerative methods. The focus is on local food production that contributes to CO2 reduction, biodiversity restoration, and the reduction of plastic waste and food waste. Members can self-pick a wide variety of seasonal produce directly from the fields. Through a harvest subscription, members can pick their own vegetables, herbs, flowers, and small fruits from May through December. Over 60 different types of vegetables are cultivated throughout the season, alongside a variety of herbs and edible flowers. Typical produce includes familiar options like leeks, onions, carrots, and zucchini, as well as lesser-known varieties such as hakurei turnips and tromboncino squash. Herbs like oregano, coriander, and dill are also available. The farm operates two locations: one in Malden and one in Ooij.

Landwinkel Arkelandshoeve

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs
gelderland

Landwinkel Arkelandshoeve, located on a farm in the buurtschap Telgt near Ermelo, is a landwinkel (farm shop) and poultry farm that also features a Groente & Bloemen pluktuin (vegetable and flower pick-your-own garden). The farm raises ducks and chickens without antibiotics, and the shop sells its own meat (duck, chicken, lamb, pork, veal, and beef) along with a selection of regional products, cheese, and gift packages. The self-pick garden, Groente & Bloemen pluktuin Arkeland, offers seasonal vegetables and herbs that are grown without pesticides. Visitors can also harvest flowers to create their own bouquets. The specific months for picking are not listed, but it operates during the growing season. Pre-picked produce is also available for purchase at the farm shop.

Volkstuinvereniging 'Levenslust'

fruit, vegetables, flowers, berries
zeeland

Volkstuinvereniging “Levenslust” is an allotment garden association located in Vlissingen, between the city and Koudekerke. The complex features over 200 individual plots, ranging in size from 125 to 250 m², where members cultivate their own vegetables, fruit, flowers, and herbs. In addition to private gardening, the association hosts a special project run by WVO Zorg (formerly Stichting Werkt voor Ouderen). This project maintains a “snoeptuin” (snack garden) where elderly residents can self-pick a variety of fresh produce. Available items include onions, beetroot, lettuce, leeks, courgettes, cucumbers, apples, pears, strawberries, and cut flowers. The harvest season generally runs from late spring through autumn, with peak picking during the summer months.

Fruittuin van West

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries, nuts
noord-holland

Fruittuin van West is a certified biodynamic (Demeter) farm located in Amsterdam, bringing together agriculture, a farm shop, and hospitality. The farm operates Tuesday through Sunday from 10:30 to 18:00 (closed on Mondays). Visitors have the opportunity to self-pick a wide variety of fruit directly from the 6.5-hectare orchard, with a harvest season that typically runs from around mid-June to mid-October. The daily available fruit is updated on-site, as the exact timing depends on natural conditions. The orchard grows over 20 different types of fruit, including numerous apple and pear varieties, various berries (black, red, white, and rosé currants, blueberries, gooseberries, jostaberries, blackberries, raspberries, Japanese wineberries, loganberries, tayberries, and honeyberries), grapes, cherries, plums, mirabelles, peaches, nectarines, and nuts. In addition to fruit, guests can pick mushrooms (oyster and shiitake) year-round from the on-site cave, and chicory (witloof) is available for harvest from roughly November to May. The farm is also home to a variety of animals, including laying hens, Hereford cattle, and Kune Kune pigs. Children can explore the farm freely, with no fixed playground but opportunities for adventure among the trees and animals. The farm shop and café are open the same hours as the orchard, offering organic and biodynamic groceries, meals, and drinks. For adults and groups, guided tours are available upon request. The farm is a registered wedding venue and offers spaces for private parties and business meetings. Events such as live music, treasure hunts, and festivals are also held periodically.

Hof Bredelaar

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs
gelderland

Zelfoogsttuin Hof Bredelaar is a small-scale market garden located in Park Lingezegen, between Arnhem and Nijmegen. Since 2022, it has been growing a wide range of untreated, organic vegetables, fruit, herbs, and edible flowers. The garden operates on a subscription basis, allowing members to harvest their own produce at their own pace. The soil has notable archaeological value, and the farming practices focus on soil health, biodiversity, and natural balance, producing nutritious and flavorful crops.

Pluktuin Gewoon Buiten

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries
noord-brabant

Pluktuin Gewoon Buiten is an ecological pick-your-own garden located in the countryside of Rijsbergen, near Breda in North Brabant. It operates as a social community project where vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers are grown sustainably, without artificial fertilizers or pesticides. Visitors can become harvest participants through a seasonal subscription, which allows them to pick vegetables weekly from April through October (approximately 30 weeks). The garden offers over 30 different crops including potatoes, tomatoes, various lettuce and bean varieties, cabbages, corn, peppers, courgettes, carrots, beets, and herbs like rosemary, thyme, and multiple types of mint. Small fruit such as raspberries and blackberries are also available. The flower garden opens in July and is freely accessible to everyone, with or without a subscription; visitors can pay per bouquet or use a stamp card for discounts. Throughout the season, the farm organizes activities like flower arrangement workshops and community dinners. The garden is open from April to October, Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 until sunset, and Saturday from 9:00 to 15:00. Staff or volunteers are present to assist on Wednesday afternoons (13:00–16:30) and Saturday mornings (9:00–13:00).

Van Reeuwijk Fruit & Flowers

fruit, vegetables, berries
noord-holland

Van Reeuwijk Fruit & Flowers is a family-run farm and garden in Abbenes, where visitors can pick their own fruit and vegetables. The self-picking season generally runs from approximately June through September, with the 2026 season starting around June. Guests receive a picking basket and instructions at the shop before heading into the fields and greenhouses. Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blackcurrants, blueberries, gooseberries, plums, red and white currants, and cherries are available for picking, as are green beans, broad beans, bell peppers, string beans, beets, zucchini, tomatoes, cucumbers, and butternut squash. Picking availability varies by month: strawberries from end of May to early October; raspberries from early July to late August; blackberries from end of July to early September; cherries from end of June to early August; gooseberries and blueberries from July to August; blackcurrants and red/white currants from June to July; plums from end of July to early August; green beans and courgettes from July to August; broad beans in June; bell peppers, string beans, and beets in August; tomatoes and cucumbers from end of June to September; and butternut squash from end of August as long as supplies last. Due to weather and natural growing cycles, specific daily availability can change, so checking for updates before visiting is recommended. No reservations are needed for picking.

de Warmoes

fruit, vegetables, flowers, berries
gelderland

De Warmoes is a historic market garden located in Lent, near Nijmegen. Rooted in the traditions of the “warmoezeniers” (the historical market gardeners who supplied the city), this non-profit foundation cultivates over one hundred different varieties of vegetables, fruits, and herbs year-round. Farming is done without chemical pesticides, focusing on biodiversity and circular methods. The garden also features an orchard with high-stem fruit trees, a flower garden, greenhouses, and bee colonies, all spread across approximately one hectare.

Biologische Tuinderij Land en Boschzigt

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs
noord-holland

Land en Boschzigt is a biodynamic farm and market garden, recognized as the oldest of its kind in the Netherlands. Nestled within the woodlands of the ’s-Graveland estates, this farm has been cultivating vegetables, fruit, and herbs since 1947. The farm operates with a commitment to biodynamic principles, avoiding synthetic fertilizers and pesticides to maintain a healthy, vital soil. The farm offers a self-pick vegetable season, running for approximately 32 weeks from half April to the end of November. Self-pickers can harvest a weekly share of vegetables, as well as small fruit and flowers when they are in season. The pick-up times for members are on Saturday from 10:00 to 13:00, and from Wednesday to Friday from 15:30 to 20:00. In addition to vegetables, the farm features a flower picking garden. The flower picking season typically begins in May or June and runs until September or October.

Stadstuinderij Het Zoete Land

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries
zuid-holland

Het Zoete Land is a city farm located in Leiden, on the corner of the Zoeterwoudsesingel and the Cronesteinkade, next to the Trigon sports field. The farm is run by a professional grower together with a foundation and a team of volunteers, and is open to the public. It produces food and flowers in an ecologically responsible manner, aiming to make the city greener and healthier. Participants can self-pick a wide variety of produce throughout the growing season. This includes vegetables, herbs, berries, and other small fruit. The farm also offers a separate option for picking cut flowers, allowing participants to create their own weekly bouquet of 15 to 20 stems. Notably, there is a long waiting list for participation in either the harvest or flower-picking programs.

Boeren in het Bos

vegetables, herbs, flowers
friesland

Boeren in het Bos is a regenerative nature farm located on the 160-hectare Landgoed Boschhoeve in Nijeberkoop, Friesland. The farm operates a mixed system where nature and agriculture work together, with a focus on building healthy soil, increasing biodiversity, and producing pure, nutrient-dense food. The farm is home to grass-fed cattle, free-range pigs, and pastured chickens, all of which play a functional role in the ecosystem. The farm also runs an education center offering a course in self-sufficient farming and living with nature.

Moestuin Leyduin

berries, flowers, fruit, herbs, vegetables
noord-holland

Moestuin Leyduin is a historical kitchen garden of one hectare located on the Buitenplaats Leyduin estate, on the border of Heemstede and Vogelenzang. It operates as a self-harvest garden using a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, where members purchase a share of the harvest at the beginning of the season. The garden is open to the public, but the primary activity—self-picking of produce—is reserved for shareholding participants. Approximately fifty different vegetables, twenty types of herbs, soft fruit, apples, and pears are grown using methods free from artificial fertilizers and synthetic pesticides. A wide variety of flowers is also available for picking. The garden is suitable for walking and is welcoming to children, with the condition that they are supervised while harvesting. Dogs are allowed only at the entrance and must be kept on a lead.

Ten Boer

vegetables, berries
groningen

Zelfoogsttuin Ten Boer is a self-picking farm located at Wolddijk 7 in Ten Boer, in the Netherlands. Situated on a 6,500 m² site (formerly a meadow), the farm is dedicated to providing fresh, local, and sustainably grown produce. The garden operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, where members purchase a share of the harvest at the start of the season, sharing both the bounty and the natural risks of farming. All vegetables and fruit are grown from organic seeds and plant material, without the use of pesticides, with a focus on biodiversity and soil health. The facility includes a large tunnel greenhouse for growing southern vegetables.

Ús Hôf

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries
friesland

Ús Hôf is a permaculture market garden and self-picking farm located in Sibrandabuorren, near Sneek, in the province of Friesland. The garden operates as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative, cultivating a diverse range of vegetables, fruit trees, berry bushes, and flowers using natural methods without pesticides. The farm is open seven days a week from 09:00 to 20:00. Self-picking members can harvest a wide variety of vegetables directly from the fields and a cold greenhouse. The list of produce includes: andijvie, aubergine, augurk, beetroot, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage (green, red, white, pointed, and savoy), cauliflower, celeriac, celery, chicory (green and red), corn, courgette, endive, fennel, French beans, kale, kohlrabi, lamb’s lettuce, lettuce (various types), mangetout, pak choi, parsnip, peppers, potato, pumpkin (various types), purslane (winter), radish, rocket, runner beans, spinach, spring onions, squash, Swiss chard, tomatoes, and turnips. In addition to the subscription vegetables, fruit such as apples, pears, berries, raspberries, and strawberries are also offered when available. Herbs are available for harvesting as well.

Het Groente Genootschap

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs
noord-holland

Het Groente Genootschap is a self-picking farm located in Castricum and Heemskerk, where members can harvest local vegetables, herbs, and small fruits on a weekly basis. The farm operates according to organic and ecological principles, focusing on biodiversity and soil health. A flower forest for self-picking bouquets is also available at the Castricum location. Self-pick produce includes a wide variety of vegetables such as lettuce, fennel, courgette, pumpkin, endive, palm kale, chioggia beets, patisson, turnip tops, and Jerusalem artichokes. Fresh herbs like coriander, basil, parsley, mint, and thyme are available throughout the season, along with edible flowers. The picking season runs from May to December, offering approximately 32 weeks of harvest. In spring, 4 to 7 types of vegetables are available weekly, increasing to 8 to 10 types in summer and autumn, and ending with winter vegetables in November and December.

Tuinen van Hartstocht

vegetables, flowers, herbs
utrecht

Tuinen van Hartstocht is a self-harvest garden located in Abcoude, on the premises of Boerderij Hartstocht at Gein Zuid 26. Operating as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm, it offers members the opportunity to harvest their own vegetables and cut flowers throughout the growing season, grown using natural methods without pesticides or artificial fertilizers. As a member of the vegetable garden, you can pick a wide variety of seasonal produce for approximately 30 weeks, from the end of April until mid-November, depending on weather conditions. The selection changes with the seasons and includes lettuce, pak choi, beets, chard, kale, palm kale, beans, zucchini, tomatoes, cucumbers, pumpkins, fennel, red cabbage, peppers, various herbs, and lesser-known varieties such as blue kohlrabi, spicy Asian salad, and edible flowers. The garden is open for harvesting seven days a week during daylight hours.

Van MOES Oogstpluktuin

vegetables, herbs
noord-brabant

Van MOES is a self-picking farm situated at Streekpark Land van Kien in Sint-Oedenrode, Netherlands. It operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, where members can directly harvest their own seasonal, local, and ecologically grown produce. The farm aims to foster a connection between individuals, their food, nature, and the local community. The garden is cared for by two dedicated gardeners, Marianne and Susan, who oversee the planning, sowing, and maintenance of the diverse crops. They employ sustainable farming methods, including no-dig cultivation to maintain soil health, strip cultivation to encourage biodiversity and natural pest control, and crop rotation to prevent soil depletion, all without the use of chemical pesticides.

Blauwe Bessengaard op ´t Leeuweriksveld

fruit, vegetables, herbs, berries
drenthe

’t Leeuweriksveld is a biodynamic vegetable farm and orchard located in Emmen, in the province of Drenthe. For over 20 years, the farm has offered a wide variety of vegetables and fruit. Across the property, a blueberry orchard on a quarter-hectare of land is open for self-picking seasonally. The blueberry picking season typically runs from late spring through the end of August. In addition to blueberries, the farm grows other types of berries for picking, including blackberries and tayberries, as well as grapes, medlars, quinces, and apples.

LOCOtuinen Maastricht

vegetables
limburg

LOCOtuinen is a cooperative self-pick farm located in Maastricht, in the Oud-Caberg neighborhood, situated across from De Poshoof on Postbaan 8. The farm operates on a community-supported agriculture (CSA) model, where members and local farmers work together to produce local, healthy, and ecologically grown food. The focus is on co-production, shared responsibility, and fostering a connection between people and their food source. Farming methods are chemical-free and prioritize soil health, biodiversity, and sustainable practices. The farm is a cooperative association (Coöperatieve Vereniging LOCOtuinen Maastricht B.A.), founded in 2014, and is fully operational.

Stadsakker Wageningen

fruit, vegetables, herbs
gelderland

Stadsakker Wageningen is a self-harvest vegetable garden located on the Wageningse Eng. It originated from the initiative De Nieuwe Ronde, which started in 1998, and has since grown into three independently operating locations. The farm offers members the opportunity to harvest fresh vegetables directly from the fields. Members can self-pick a wide variety of produce including aalbes, aardbei, aardpeer, andijvie, bieslook, biet, boerenkool, courgette, kapucijners, knoflook, knolselderij, knolvenkel, komkommer, koolrabi, maïs, Nieuw-Zeelandse spinazie, paksoi, palmkool, pastinaak, patisson, peultjes, pompoen, prei, raapsteel, rabarber, radijs, sjalot, sla, snijbiet, snijboon, sperzieboon, spinazie, spitskool, spruitjes, tuinbonen, ui, winterpostelein, wortel, zomerpostelein, and zuring. The growing season runs from approximately the end of April through January. During the spring and autumn the selection is more limited, while in the summer the variety is much broader. The farm is open for self-harvesting seven days a week, 24 hours a day throughout the season.

Tuinderij de Hooge Oogst | Zelfoogsttuin

vegetables, flowers, herbs
drenthe

Tuinderij de Hooge Oogst is a self-picking garden (zelfoogsttuin) located at Molenweg 37a in Tiendeveen, in the municipality of Hoogeveen. This community garden operates using a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, where members purchase a seasonal “oogstaandeel” (harvest share). The garden is run by a female entrepreneur and is suitable for children, offering kid-friendly activities. The focus is on growing fresh, unsprayed vegetables, herbs, and flowers, using no-dig (no-till) methods, natural pest control through companion planting, and promoting biodiversity.

Martinushoeve Pluktuin

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries
noord-brabant

Martinushoeve is a small-scale agricultural project located in Ossendrecht, Netherlands, where participants can harvest fresh produce directly from the fields. Operating on a community-supported agriculture model, the farm grows a wide variety of crops without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or artificial fertilizers. The growing methods focus on working in harmony with nature, promoting biodiversity, and maintaining healthy soil. The self-picking season runs annually from May 1st to October 31st. During this period, members can harvest vegetables (including peas, beans, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, corn, pumpkins, root vegetables, cabbages, and leafy greens), fruits (such as apples, pears, cherries, plums, strawberries, raspberries, red currants, rhubarb, and melons), and a selection of culinary and tea herbs (including parsley, rosemary, chives, thyme, sage, oregano, basil, dill, coriander, mint, and more). Additionally, the farm offers cut flowers from cultivated beds and a wildflower meadow, as well as edible flowers like nasturtium, borage, and calendula. Participants can also collect fresh eggs from the free-range hens and enjoy honey produced by the farm’s beehives.

'T Leeuweriksveld

fruit, vegetables, herbs, berries
drenthe

’t Leeuweriksveld is a biodynamic vegetable farm located in Emmen, Drenthe, that has been cultivating its land for over two decades. The farm focuses on producing a diverse range of vegetables using biodynamic methods and offers several ways to access its harvest, including a self-picking program, weekly vegetable subscriptions, and a farm shop. The farm is situated at Zandzoom 72 and is part of a wider initiative that includes a blueberry orchard.

Stichting Moestuin De Haar

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs
utrecht

Moestuin de Haar is a 1.5-hectare self-harvest garden situated on the historic former production grounds of Kasteel de Haar. It operates as a community-supported agriculture (CSA) project, combining historic preservation with seasonal food production. The garden is managed by a foundation, along with gardeners and volunteers, and serves as a community space where members can enjoy the landscape, socialize, and eat according to the seasons. Produce available for self-picking includes vegetables, soft fruit (kleinfruit), herbs, and flowers. All cultivation follows organic farming principles, using no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. Biodiversity and soil health are prioritized through compost, crop rotation, and green manures.