Pluktuin Schipluiden is a pick-your-own garden in Schipluiden where visitors can harvest flowers, vegetables, herbs and fruit. The season runs from mid-April to the end of October, starting with tulips and continuing with crops such as raspberries, blackberries, currants and a variety of unusual fruit trees, including pawpaw, black mulberry and American lilac.

The garden operates on a pay-what-you-think basis. After picking, visitors scan a QR code at the exit to make a voluntary payment for their harvest. The farm is open on Saturdays from 10.00 to 13.00, though it may close in poor weather. Volunteers are usually present to assist with picking and answer questions about the plants.

The garden is run entirely by volunteers and follows organic principles, avoiding pesticides and artificial fertilisers. It also serves as an educational space, offering activities for school groups, such as insect spotting, a barefoot path and nature drawing. Parking is available near the entrance via the lorry parking area off the N468.

What visitors say

You pick your own bouquet and harvest vegetables and herbs straight from the field. The volunteers are helpful, explaining how it works and where to find the best produce. It’s a straightforward, hands-on experience—no fuss, just picking what you want. The setup is simple, so it’s easy to bring children along. Most people seem to leave happy, calling it a fun outing.

Facilities in this u-pick farm

Het Veldatelier

1.2 km — zuid-holland

Het Veldatelier in Schipluiden is a certified organic flower farm where visitors can pick their own seasonal blooms. The main picking season runs from spring to October, with flowers grown in open fields and a cold greenhouse. The farm operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, offering seasonal subscriptions that allow members to harvest flowers weekly or fortnightly. Non-members can purchase a “pluktuin strippenkaart” (picking card) for access to the fields, or order pre-picked bouquets for collection on Fridays and Saturdays.

Landgoed Buitenleeft

7.2 km — zuid-holland

Landgoed Buitenleeft in Delft is a community-supported pick-your-own garden where visitors harvest seasonal vegetables, herbs, flowers and fruit. The main season runs from late April or early May until the end of October, depending on the weather. During this period, you can pick five different vegetables each week, chosen from what is ready to harvest. Common crops include beans, beets, cabbage, carrots and seasonal greens. The farm also has a herb spiral with around 60 edible and medicinal herbs, a small orchard with apples and pears, and a flower garden where cut flowers are sold in summer.

Zelfoogsttuin De Groentemeester

7.9 km — zuid-holland

At Zelfoogsttuin De Groentemeester in Maassluis, you pick your own organic vegetables, herbs and flowers from mid-May to mid-November. The farm grows around 90 to 100 different crops, including beetroot, carrots, parsnips, onions, leeks, lettuce, chard, endive, radishes, turnip greens, kohlrabi, courgettes, cucumbers, pumpkins, celery, broccoli, cabbages, rocket, fennel, broad beans, green beans, tomatoes, peppers and potatoes. There are also herbs and garlic. To pick vegetables, you become an “oogstgenoot” (harvest member) for the season. You pay €440 for one share, which covers a weekly harvest for one or two people. Each week, you visit the farm to pick the crops that are ready, marked by red flags. You receive an email beforehand with instructions on what to harvest and how. The farm is open for picking on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10.00 to 17.00 during the season.

Plukkerij Framblij

9.7 km — zuid-holland

Plukkerij Framblij in Monster is a pick-your-own farm where you can harvest over 15 types of fruit and vegetables, including raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, tayberries, grapes, courgettes, peppers and tomatoes. The season runs from early June until mid-autumn half-term, with the farm shop remaining open daily until November. You must book a two-hour slot in advance through the website. Entry costs €4 per person, with children under two free. You pay for what you pick—typically €1.50 per 100 grams for fruit, while some vegetables are priced per item. The farm provides containers and scissors; you can take home as many boxes as you like. Picking is possible in two greenhouses and outdoors, with information boards explaining how to harvest each crop. After picking, you pay at the tea garden, where you can also buy coffee, tea, homemade muffins and ice cream. There are indoor and outdoor seating areas, a playground, a sandpit, a small petting zoo and a vintage second-hand shop.