Pluk! Boterbloem CSA is a pick-your-own organic vegetable and herb farm in Amsterdam’s Lutkemeerpolder. From May to November, members of the community harvest their own seasonal produce directly from the fields. The farm grows a wide variety of vegetables, herbs and flowers, with harvesters having a say in what is planted each season.

The farm operates as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) project, where members buy a harvest share for the entire season rather than paying per kilo. This share allows weekly or bi-weekly picking, depending on the chosen plan. Children under six pick for free, while those aged seven to twelve pay half the adult rate. The farm uses a solidarity payment system, where members select a price based on their income, ensuring accessibility while supporting fair wages for the farmers.

Harvesting takes place on Wednesday and Thursday from 13.00 to 20.00, Friday from 11.00 to 18.00, and Saturday from 09.00 to 17.00. The farm is quieter than its sister location, with a small shop, a shaded orchard for seating, and a few chickens and goats. An eco-house on site hosts workshops and activities for members and the public.

The farm prioritises soil health and biodiversity, using organic, no-till methods without pesticides or synthetic fertilisers. Volunteers are welcome to help with planting, weeding and other tasks, and the farm also offers team-building activities for groups.

What visitors say

Volunteering here is a hands-on experience—pulling weeds, sowing, and harvesting in the open air. The soil and the work itself are what people enjoy most. There’s a small shop selling organic products, though visitors mainly come for the picking and the atmosphere. The farm is welcoming, with a steady stream of regulars who return each harvest season for the fresh produce and the relaxed, communal feel. A few mention it’s a great place to bring kids, though there’s no playground or special activities. Prices aren’t a focus in the reviews, but no one complains about them. The only downside some note is the physical effort—bending and kneeling are part of the job.

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Hoeve Hazerswoude

2.0 km — noord-holland

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.

Fruittuin van West

2.6 km — noord-holland

Fruittuin van West in Amsterdam is a pick-your-own farm where visitors can harvest over 30 varieties of fruit from June to mid-October. The orchard grows apples, pears, cherries, plums, berries (blackcurrants, redcurrants, whitecurrants, gooseberries, blueberries, jostaberries and kiwi berries), raspberries, blackberries, tayberries, loganberries, Japanese wineberries, grapes, strawberries, peaches, nectarines, almonds, walnuts, chestnuts, pecans and hazelnuts. Each variety ripens at different times, extending the season. The farm also cultivates mushrooms and witloof (Belgian endive) year-round in its underground growing space, though these are not available for picking.

Buurtboerderij Nieuweweg

6.8 km — noord-holland

Buurtboerderij Nieuweweg in Haarlem is a pick-your-own farm where visitors harvest their own vegetables, herbs and fruit. The season runs from April to November. Each week, the farm publishes a list of what is ready to pick; crops include courgettes, peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic, cucumbers, lettuce, cabbages, pumpkins and various herbs. Some less common vegetables, such as kohlrabi, Swiss chard and winter purslane, are also grown. The produce is organic and seasonal, so the selection changes throughout the year.

De Wickevoorter Stadsboeren

8.1 km — noord-holland

De Wickevoorter Stadsboeren in Cruquius is a pick-your-own organic farm where you harvest vegetables, herbs and flowers directly from the fields. The main season runs from mid-May until Christmas, with limited winter harvests in January and February. You can pick daily from sunrise to sunset. The farm operates as a self-harvest garden (zelfoogsttuin), a form of community-supported agriculture. You pay a fixed fee at the start of the season and then harvest your own produce whenever you choose. Around 50 to 60 types of vegetables are grown each season, along with fresh herbs. A separate flower field is open from July to the end of September, where you can pick seasonal blooms. The farm also offers a vegetable crate scheme, with weekly boxes of seasonal produce available for collection.

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