Hoeve Hazerswoude in Lijnden is a pick-your-own farm where visitors could previously harvest apples, but since 2009 the focus has shifted to sugar maize and sugar beet leaves. The maize season typically runs from late August until early September, with the last picking day announced each year. In 2026, the season ended on 5 September.
You pay by the kilo: maize costs €1.20, sugar beet leaves €1, and whole sugar beets €0.50. The farm provides containers, and no reservation is required. Picking is only available during set hours, which vary by day. From Monday to Friday, the fields are open from 12.00 to 17.00, and on Saturdays from 09.00 to 16.00. The farm is closed on Sundays.
The farm also has a shop selling apples, apple juice, and other produce from the farm. Parking is available, and the entrance and parking area are wheelchair-accessible. The farm is run by the Gijzenberg family, who have worked the land in the Haarlemmermeer for four generations.
What visitors say
Visitors come to pick sweetcorn, and most say the field is large enough that there’s always plenty to go around. You can also buy other produce—apples, potatoes, onions, sugar beet, and fresh apple juice—straight from the farm. The price for corn is around €0.85 per kilo, and several call it good value. The family running the place is described as friendly and helpful, with a relaxed, international crowd turning up to pick.
Picking is straightforward, but the corn leaves can scratch, so long sleeves are a good idea. The ground can get muddy after rain, and on busy days there aren’t always enough wheelbarrows. Kids enjoy the experience, though some find the cornfield a little intimidating at first. A few mention that the corn runs out late in the season, so it’s worth checking ahead if you’re visiting in October. Parking is free on the farm’s yard, and the setup is simple but well organised.