Plukweide is a pick-your-own flower field in Haarlem where visitors can cut seasonal blooms from June to October. The field grows a variety of flowers, including zinnias, rudbeckia, cosmea, amarant, and dahlias, with different species available as the season progresses. You pay €10 for a large bunch of about 20 to 25 stems, which you cut yourself. The field is open daily from sunrise to sunset, with no need to book.

The farm also sells pre-made seasonal bouquets for €17.50, available for collection on Fridays and Saturdays between 9.00 and 13.00. For regular visitors, there are two options: a strip card for five visits (€45) or a season pass (€150), which allows weekly picking throughout the season.

Plukweide is part of a community garden in Schalkwijk, near the Spaarne river. The flowers are grown without chemical pesticides or artificial fertiliser, and the farm uses compost and hand tools to maintain the soil. There is no farm shop, café, or running water on site, but visitors are welcome to bring their own food and drinks for a picnic. Parking is available near the entrance on Belgielaan.

The farm is run by Erwin and Merel, who took over in 2020. They also cultivate flowers on a separate field for florists, weddings, and events. Workshops on flower arranging and seed sowing are held occasionally during the season. The field is wheelchair-accessible, with step-free parking and entrance.

What visitors say

Visitors pick their own wildflower bouquets in a relaxed, open field. The flowers are varied and abundant in spring and early summer, with clear instructions on how to cut and pay—either on the spot or by bank transfer. Most say the blooms are beautiful and well worth the price, around €10 for a generous bunch. The owners are friendly and helpful, happy to chat or give tips, and the setup works well for children, who enjoy filling their baskets. Later in summer, especially after heatwaves, the selection thins out, leaving some disappointed if they come expecting lush fields. Parking is easy, right next to the plot.

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