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Carrots farms

So, you’ve decided to go on a carrot-picking adventure in the Netherlands! Good choice. There’s something oddly satisfying about yanking a bright orange root out of the sandy Dutch soil—like unearthing buried treasure, but crispier and with less risk of a pirate curse.

Grab a basket, put on your most sensible shoes (mud happens), and head to a pick-your-own farm. Carrots don’t fight back, but they do play hard to get. Give the green tops a firm, gentle tug near the base—if the carrot resists, wiggle it a little. You’ll soon get the hang of it, and before you know it, you’ll have a pile of wonky, gorgeous, fresh carrots that look nothing like the perfect supermarket clones. And that’s exactly the point.

It’s a perfect outing with friends or family: kids love pulling up carrots almost as much as they love being covered in dirt. Plus, there’s no arguing about who gets the biggest one—you just pick more. Pro tip: leave a bit of the green top on to keep them fresh on the way home.

Once home, give them a good scrub (or a light peel if they’re a bit too sandy). The flavour is sweet, earthy, and completely unbeatable. Here’s how to make the most of your haul.

Two Cooking Recipes

1. Quick Honey-Balsamic Glazed Carrots

Peel and slice your carrots into batons (or leave baby ones whole).
Melt a knob of butter in a pan, add the carrots, and sauté for 3 minutes.
Drizzle in 1 tbsp honey and 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook for another 5–7 minutes until tender and glossy. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or dill. Perfect next to a roast chicken or as a veggie main with some crusty bread.

2. Carrot & Ginger Soup (Creamy, No Cream Needed)

In a large pot, sweat one chopped onion and a thumb-sized piece of grated ginger in olive oil for 5 minutes.
Add 500g chopped carrots and 1 diced potato (for silkiness). Pour in 750ml vegetable stock.
Simmer for 20 minutes until carrots are very soft. Blend until smooth.
Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon. Serve with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of toasted seeds. Instant hug in a bowl.

One Cocktail Recipe

Carrot-Tini (Savory & Sweet)

In a shaker with ice, combine:
- 60 ml vodka
- 60 ml fresh carrot juice (juice a few of your picked carrots)
- 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- 15 ml simple syrup (or honey dissolved in warm water)
- A tiny pinch of salt (trust me)
Shake well, strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a thin carrot curl or a sprig of thyme. It’s weirdly delicious—like a grown-up, sophisticated juice box.

So go ahead: get dirty, pick some carrots, and then get creative in the kitchen. Your hands (and stomach) will thank you.

CSA tuinderij Plantalia

fruit, vegetables, herbs
zeeland

Tuinderij Plantalia is a self-pick and cut-your-own vegetable garden located between Middelburg and Ritthem. It operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) basis, growing produce without synthetic pesticides, artificial fertilizers, or animal manure. The farm became certified organic in 2023 after moving to a new plot of land at Landbouwweg. Participants become “oogstgenoten” (harvest partners) by purchasing a harvest share, which allows them to come and pick their own vegetables, herbs, and fruit throughout the season. The main harvest season runs from May through November, though some produce may be available outside these months. The farm offers over 40 types of vegetables including andijvie, aardappelen (potatoes are priced separately), bloemkool, boerenkool, broccoli, courgette, daikon radish, doperwten, knoflook, knolselderij, komkommer, pastinaak, pompoen, prei, radijs, rode biet, rode kool, rucola, sla, snijbiet, sperziebonen, spinazie, spruitjes, tomaten, uien, wortelen, and many more. Herbs such as basil, chives, dill, coriander, parsley, oregano, sage, and thyme are available, along with strawberries and other soft fruit that is being expanded. No fixed opening hours are maintained; visits are by appointment or during scheduled events. Regular guided tours called ‘Rondje tuinderij’ are held on the last Saturday of each month from 10:00 to 11:00. Workdays are also organized throughout the growing season.

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.

Ecologische Tuinderij De Tilgrupshof

vegetables, herbs, fruit, berries
friesland

De Tilgrupshof is an ecological self-picking farm located on the Tilgrupsweg in Appelscha, established in January 2024. The farm operates on Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) principles, meaning that members support the farm financially at the start of the season and, in return, share in the harvest throughout the growing period. Farming is done entirely without chemical pesticides or fertilizers, focusing instead on nurturing soil health and biodiversity. Members can self-pick a wide variety of vegetables and herbs. The season runs from mid-May to November, spanning approximately 30 weeks. At the start of the season, the selection is smaller, but by midsummer there is an abundance of produce. Available crops vary by season. In the spring, you can expect winter purslane, garlic, turnip tops, radishes, marrowfat peas, kohlrabi, endive, pak choi, snow peas, arugula, pointed cabbage, fennel, spinach, Swiss chard, red cabbage, rhubarb, green asparagus, and various lettuces and herbs. Summer offerings include broad beans, peas, zucchini, summer purslane, pak choi, New Zealand spinach, pointed cabbage, garlic, onions, beets, carrots, beans, potatoes, leeks, corn, and assorted lettuces and herbs. In autumn, the harvest includes beans, zucchini, sweet potatoes, daikon, turnips, artichokes, pumpkins, yacon, celeriac, Swiss chard, Jerusalem artichokes, leeks, kale, and various lettuces and herbs.

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.

Het Plukparadijs

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs
overijssel

Het Plukparadijs is a small-scale, community-supported market garden (CSA) located at Hoofdweg 95 in De Krim, in the Dutch province of Overijssel. Founded in 2022 by Albertine, a graduate of the Warmonderhof biodynamic farming college, the garden is still growing and developing year by year, with the long-term goal of cultivating a full hectare of productive land. The garden operates according to the principles of biological and regenerative agriculture — using organic seeds and plant material, avoiding synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, and nurturing the soil through mulching and green manures.

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.

Tuinderij Waalwortel 🥕

vegetables, herbs, flowers, fruit
gelderland

Tuinderij Waalwortel is a regenerative self-picking garden located in Nijmegen-West, situated on a plot of approximately 2000 m² in the Hees district. The garden uses the no-dig method, meaning the soil is minimally disturbed and cultivated using cardboard, wood chips, and compost to improve soil structure and biodiversity. All produce is grown without pesticides or artificial fertilizers, relying only on water and compost. The garden offers a self-picking subscription for vegetables and herbs. Members have access for 30 weeks, from May through November, and can typically harvest about 5 different types of vegetables each week. The garden grows more than 50 varieties of vegetables and 6 varieties of herbs, including both well-known and forgotten types, as well as occasional flowers or forest fruit. The harvest follows the seasons, with overlap between periods.

Klein Alma

vegetables, flowers, herbs
groningen

Tuinderij Klein Alma is a self-pick garden (zelfoogsttuin) located at the edge of Bedum. It operates as a community-supported agriculture (CSA) initiative, where members purchase a seasonal share and come weekly to harvest their own vegetables. The farm uses environmentally friendly methods: all seeds, plants, and compost are of biological origin, no chemical pesticides or synthetic fertilizers are used, and efforts are made to support soil health and biodiversity through hedges, flower strips, and the eventual addition of fruit trees. The farm shop sells fresh vegetables, dried goods, and sometimes flowers, and is also a sales point for BioKultura potting soil, garden soil, compost, and plant-based fertilizer granules. The business is rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews and is listed as suitable for children.

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.

Landgoed Buitenleeft

fruit, vegetables, herbs, berries
zuid-holland

Landgoed Buitenleeft is a green oasis located in the Delftse Hout area, part of the larger Buytenhout region. This community garden and nature-focused estate is dedicated to fostering a sustainable relationship with nature and promoting both human and environmental health. The estate serves as a meeting place where visitors can experience the healing effects of nature, learn about food cultivation, and participate in various green activities. It is home to a vegetable garden, flower garden, herb garden, a small fruit orchard, and a nursery for perennial plants. The estate is a female-led, LGBTQ+ friendly, and wheelchair-accessible space with picnic tables and gender-neutral toilets, suitable for children.

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.

Bij Mei

vegetables, flowers
zuid-holland

Bij Mei is a nature-friendly, certified organic self-pick farm in Zoeterwoude, located just a short distance from Leiden. Operating as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative, the farm cultivates vegetables and flowers without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, focusing on soil health and biodiversity. Participants in the farm support the growing season in advance and, in return, share in the weekly harvest. The self-pick vegetable season runs from May through November, with members harvesting an average of about five different vegetables per week. The selection includes familiar produce such as carrots, lettuce, and zucchini, as well as more unusual varieties like runner beans and kale. The self-pick flower season typically starts in June and continues until the first frost, usually around the end of October. During this time, members can come weekly to pick a bouquet of seasonal, field-grown blooms. Day visitors can also purchase a single pluck card or a multi-visit strip card to pick flowers.

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.

Nieuwe Akker

vegetables, fruit, flowers, herbs
overijssel

Zelfoogsttuin Nieuwe Akker is a self-pick vegetable garden and nursery located on the Deventer countryside, between Schalkhaar and De Vijfhoek. Operating on 1.3 hectares of fertile land, this Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative offers members the experience of harvesting their own fresh, organic vegetables. All produce is grown without the use of pesticides or artificial fertilizers, emphasizing a natural and sustainable farming approach. Membership is seasonal, running from May through March of the following year. Through a harvest subscription, participants can visit the garden regularly to pick from a wide variety of seasonal crops, including lettuce, green beans, tomatoes, strawberries, raspberries, red currants, and herbs. Winter purslane is available for harvesting even during the colder winter months. A small herb garden and a tunnel greenhouse are also present on the site for off-season production.

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.

Kansrijk Biologische Zelfoogsttuin

fruit, vegetables, herbs, berries
utrecht

Kansrijk is a certified organic self-picking garden located in Groenekan, Netherlands. Operating as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative, the farm focuses on sustainable, local food production with a strong emphasis on soil health, biodiversity, and community involvement. The farm functions as a food community where members share both the risks and rewards of the harvest. The main offering is a self-picking share, which provides weekly access to a variety of fresh, seasonal produce. Members can harvest over 50 different types of vegetables, herbs, and small fruit throughout the season. Typical crops include spring radishes and raapsteel, summer courgettes and strawberries, and autumn pumpkins and kale. The growing season runs from May to December, with the main pick-your-own harvest available for approximately 30 weeks. Members are expected to bring their own harvesting tools, such as a knife or scissors, and containers.

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.

StadsAkkers

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries
gelderland

StadsAkkers is a non-profit organic farm located on 2.5 hectares in Apeldoorn, growing a wide variety of vegetables, fruit, and herbs. The farm also has an orchard with 200 apple and pear trees. Beyond food production, the organization focuses on providing a meaningful outdoor work environment for people who may face barriers to the regular job market. Visitors can purchase produce at the on-farm shop, ’t Akkertje. For those who want to participate directly, a self-pick subscription allows weekly harvesting. The self-pick season runs from May through October. Each week, subscribers can pick 4 to 5 different types of vegetables and fruit (when available), plus a bunch of herbs and, regularly, flowers. The expected yield averages enough for 3 to 4 meals per week, based on 200 grams per person. Self-picking is scheduled for Wednesday afternoons (13:00-16:00), Fridays (10:00-18:00), and Saturdays (09:00-12:00). During holiday periods, a friend or family member can pick on the subscriber’s behalf.

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).

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.

Tuincentrum Steck Utrecht

flowers, vegetables, herbs
utrecht

Steck is a garden center located on the edge of Utrecht that has evolved into a green urban oasis. More than just a place to shop for plants, it is a destination where nature, people, and ideas come together. The site features a diverse ecosystem of partners, including a vegetable café with local products, a community food garden, an edible plant nursery, a beekeeping station, a bamboo forest, a children’s play area, and a wild animal rescue center. Throughout the year, visitors can enjoy a range of activities, from a free corn maze in the summer and an ice skating rink in the winter to creative workshops and theater performances.

Oogst Utrecht

vegetables, flowers, herbs
utrecht

Steck Utrecht is a regional meeting place and garden center located on the edge of Overvecht, transforming from a traditional garden center into a green city oasis. It is a place where nature, people, and ideas come together, offering a wide range of products for the garden, balcony, and home, including indoor and outdoor plants, pots, garden furniture, and tools. The site also features several on-site partners, including a vegetable cafe, a food forest, a nursery for edible plants, a wild animal shelter, a beekeeping operation, and a pick-your-own flower garden.

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.

Catharina Maria Hof

vegetables, herbs
zeeland

Catharina Maria Hof is a versatile farm located in Kamperland, Zeeland, operating as a campground, care farm, and art space. Set in the Onrustpolder, it combines traditional farm life with creative workshops and a focus on small-scale, sustainable hospitality. The farm is open from April 1st to October 5th for camping, and it welcomes guests to experience its tranquil, dark-sky environment. The farm includes a vegetable garden where biological produce is grown. While the site focuses on selling these vegetables in the farm shop—where carrots and lettuce are freshly dug and cut for customers—it does not specify a self-pick operation for produce directly from the field. The farm shop is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and sells items such as free-range eggs, jams, honey, fresh vegetables, herbs, and other homemade goods. It is suitable for children, allows dogs, and is wheelchair accessible with accessible parking and entrance.

CSA Heerlijkheid de hare

fruit, vegetables, berries
overijssel

Heerlijkheid de Hare is an organic self-picking farm in Oldemarkt, Netherlands, operating as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative. The farm grows a variety of small fruits and vegetables for its subscribers. Access to the gardens is available seven days a week, from sunrise to sunset. The farm is open daily from 08:00 to 18:00. Subscribers harvest their own produce according to an agreement, picking only for fresh consumption and bringing their own packaging and tools. The farm emphasizes working with nature to produce healthy food with minimal input, promoting local eating and biodiversity.