Fruit

Fruithof de Struikrover in Oldeholtpade is a pick-your-own farm growing over 20 types of fruit, mostly berries. The main crops are blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries, along with less common varieties such as tayberries, honeyberries, aronia berries, jostaberries, Japanese wineberries, elderberries, rosehips, gooseberries, quinces, medlars, sea buckthorn and figs. The farm also has flowers for picking, including marigolds, cornflowers and sunflowers. The farm is open for picking from mid-June to mid-September, with the season running on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 09.00 to 17.00. Outside the picking season, the farm is open on Saturdays for buying cuttings, shrubs, seeds and young plants. All produce is grown organically without pesticides.

Pluktuinderij Aardbei en zo in Nederhorst den Berg is a pick-your-own farm where you can harvest unsprayed strawberries, herbs, vegetables and flowers. The season runs from late May until early October, depending on the weather. Strawberries are the main crop, with a second harvest in late summer. Other produce includes tomatoes, courgettes, peppers, aubergines, cucumbers, beans, beetroot, fennel, Swiss chard, pumpkins, kale, garlic, onions and dahlia flowers. The farm also grows fruit such as quinces, redcurrants, gooseberries, blackberries and figs.

Boerderij Eetmeerbosch in Nijmegen is a pick-your-own farm where you harvest vegetables, herbs and flowers directly from the fields. The farm grows over 120 varieties of seasonal produce, including lettuce, pak choi, Chinese cabbage, fennel, tomatoes, cucumbers, beetroot, strawberries, courgettes, pumpkins, leeks, kale and more. Herbs and edible flowers are available in unlimited quantities. From July to mid-October, you can also pick seasonal cut flowers such as field blooms. The farm operates on a subscription basis rather than pay-per-kilo. You buy an annual harvest share, which allows you to pick your own produce weekly from April to December. After a short introduction, you can visit any day of the week from sunrise to sunset. You take what you need, and the farm works on trust. The farm also offers trial subscriptions for six weeks if you want to try it first.

Boerderijwinkel De Geer in Gendt is a family-run farm where visitors can pick their own apples, pears and cherries. The apple season runs from late summer to autumn, with varieties including Elstar, Elsmi, Goudreinet, Jonaprince, Jonagold, Wellant, Kanzi, Pink Lady, Golden Delicious, Cox and Dijkmans. Pears are available from early in the season, with Triumph, Doyenné du Comice, Conference and the cooking pear Gieser Wildeman. Cherries are ready from early June to mid or late July.

At De Horsterhof in Duiven you pick your own organic vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers from May to October. The farm grows over 80 types of vegetables, including tomatoes, courgettes, aubergines, beans, spinach, broccoli, fennel, pumpkins and sweetcorn, as well as seasonal herbs and flowers. You can also harvest olives, pears and mangoes when they are in season. The farm does not use pesticides or chemical fertilisers. You pay a fixed price for a season-long subscription, which allows you to visit as often as you like between Monday and Saturday, 08.30 to 19.00. The subscription costs €360 for adults and €110 for children aged 5 to 13; children under 5 go free. You bring your own scissors, knife and basket or bag. The farm provides guidance on what is ready to pick and how to harvest it. The subscription is not transferable, and you must continue to pay even if you do not visit.

De Tuin naast de Branding is a pick-your-own garden on Schiermonnikoog where you can harvest vegetables, herbs, flowers and oyster mushrooms. The season runs from late May to mid-November, with the widest selection available between June and October. In mid-October, crops include lettuce, Swiss chard, garlic, pak choi, endive, beetroot, rocket, New Zealand spinach, kale, pointed cabbage, celeriac, fennel, herbs and flowers. Some vegetables, such as courgettes, pattypan squash and peppers, are limited to a small daily harvest. The farm also sells Schier soap and Wilder Land tea.

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.

Pluktuin Ut Ouw Goed in De Moer is a pick-your-own flower and fruit farm set on the site of a former tree nursery. The farm grows a wide variety of flowers, including peonies, lavender, anemones, marguerites, lupins and sunflowers, as well as field and dried flowers. You can pick your own bouquet for €5 or more. The flower fields are tended by Fien van Laarhoven, one of the owners. The farm also has a food forest with apples, pears, apricots, nectarines, peaches, persimmons, cherries, raspberries, redcurrants, blueberries, grapes and blackberries, along with nut trees. The fruit season runs from early summer to autumn, depending on the crop.

Pluktuin van Geesje in Oudkarspel is a pick-your-own farm where visitors harvest fruit, vegetables, flowers and oyster mushrooms directly from the fields and orchards. The farm grows over 30 varieties of apples and pears, along with plums, hazelnuts, walnuts, and soft fruit such as raspberries, blackcurrants, gooseberries and strawberries. Vegetables include beans, peas, pumpkins, courgettes and leafy greens like rocket. Flowers available for picking include dahlias, sunflowers and mixed bouquets.

At Sfeer van Willems in Wijchen, visitors pick their own seasonal vegetables, herbs, and soft fruit from a one-hectare plot. The farm grows over 40 varieties, including spinach, kale, leeks, courgettes, tomatoes, aubergines, strawberries, and an assortment of herbs like basil, dill, and coriander. The selection changes with the season—spring brings early greens and radishes, while autumn offers pumpkins, Brussels sprouts, and root vegetables. A weekly email or on-site notice board lists what’s ready for harvest.

Stroe Berries in Stroe is a pick-your-own farm where you can gather blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, apples, pears, walnuts, hazelnuts and summer flowers. The season runs from late June to mid-October. In late June, the farm is open only on Saturdays; from July to August, it opens Wednesday to Saturday; and in September and the first half of October, it opens on Fridays and Saturdays. Hours are 10.00 to 17.00. You pick flowers with a basket and scissors provided, then arrange your bouquet at a worktable before paying. For fruit, you use a bucket or container and pay by weight. The produce is unsprayed. The farm also sells garden products in its shop and serves coffee and cake on the terrace.

At Fruitbedrijf Horstink in Rha, near Steenderen, you pick your own apples, pears, plums and cherries. The main season runs from early September to late October, with plums and early cherries ready in July and August. The farm grows over a dozen apple varieties, including Elstar, Jonagold, Goudreinet and Golden Delicious, and several pear varieties such as Conference and Doyenne du Comice. Plums and cherries are available in smaller quantities.

Fruitkwekerij ’t Keetje in Lutjebroek is a pick-your-own farm where you can harvest apples, pears, plums, cherries, blackberries, raspberries and various berries, depending on the season. The farm also sells fruit trees and shrubs if you want to grow your own. You pick what you like, weigh it in the farm shop, and pay by the kilo. The farm provides baskets or containers. Apples and pears are the main crops, with plums, cherries, blackberries and raspberries available in smaller quantities. The farm also grows a range of apple varieties, including Elstar, Jonagold, Santana and Goudreinette, as well as pears like Conference and Doyenné.

Kweekland in Arnhem is a pick-your-own garden where visitors harvest their own vegetables, herbs and fruit during the growing season. The farm operates as a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), meaning you buy a share at the start of the season rather than paying per kilo. A share gives you access to the garden from 1 April to 1 December, where you can pick over 40 types of vegetables, including tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers from the greenhouse, as well as seasonal crops like winter purslane, lettuce, beans and root vegetables. The garden also has a herb section, fruit trees (apples, pears, berries, grapes), rhubarb, asparagus and edible perennials. A food forest is being developed, with berries, nuts and other produce available to members.

Landwinkel en Minicamping Schorre in Vrouwenpolder is a pick-your-own farm where visitors can harvest apples and pears in September and October. The farm organises picking days every Saturday from 12 September to 10 October, between 09.00 and 16.00. In the first weeks, varieties available include Elstar, Conference, Robijn and Delcorf. From 26 September, Jonagold and Rode Boskoop (Goudreinette) are also ready to pick. The farm grows mainly apples, pears and plums in its orchard. The season starts in August with plums, followed by early apples like Delcorf and later varieties such as Elstar, Conference, Doyenne du Comice and Jonagold. The orchard is tended year-round, with pruning in winter, pest control in spring and thinning of fruit in early summer.

Pluk en Theetuin in de 7e Hemel in Grashoek is a pick-your-own farm where visitors can gather flowers and seasonal fruit. The farm grows a variety of soft fruits, including strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and currants, as well as tree fruits like apples, pears, plums, and cherries. Flowers can be picked from the borders to create your own bouquet. The fruit from the orchard is not available for picking but is sold in bags when in season.

Pluktuin Gewoon Buiten in Rijsbergen is a pick-your-own farm where you can harvest organic vegetables, herbs, fruit and flowers from April to October. The vegetable season runs until the end of October, while flowers are available from July to October. The farm operates on a subscription basis for vegetables: you pay an annual fee to pick a weekly share of produce, enough for a household. Prices depend on the number of people in your group, with reduced rates for volunteers and those on a low income. Flowers can be picked without a subscription, with prices based on the size of your bouquet.

At Fruitbedrijf Van Cleef in Belfeld you pick your own sweet cherries, apples and pears. The farm grows Elstar apples, Conference pears and several varieties of sweet cherries. The cherry season runs from early June to mid-July; apples and pears are ready from late August to October. During these periods the farm is open for picking on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday afternoons. Outside the picking season the farm shop is open on Thursday afternoons, Fridays and Saturdays.

At Dop’s fruit en plukhof in Putten, visitors pick their own flowers, fruit and vegetables from early April until early November. The farm grows strawberries, blackberries, currants, plums, apples, pears, courgettes and pumpkins, as well as seasonal cut flowers. You assemble your own bouquet for €5. The farm also keeps a small animal paddock with deer, pigs, chickens, ducks, turkeys, rabbits and peacocks. A kiosk sells coffee, tea, juice and ice cream, and there are picnic tables near the flower fields. Toilets are available.

Buurttuin Zoete Aarde in Zoetermeer is a community garden where visitors can pick flowers, fruit and vegetables during the growing season, from April to October. The garden includes a flower-picking area, a berry patch, a vegetable garden and an orchard with pears. Honey from the garden’s bees is also available. You pay for what you pick by weight or per bunch, depending on the crop. The garden shop sells produce grown on site, including fresh vegetables, jam, chutney and honey, and is open daily from 10.00 to 16.00. Coffee and tea are served on the terrace, and soup is available in the greenhouse every Wednesday.

By Broersen in Warmenhuizen is a pick-your-own farm specialising in strawberries, asparagus and seasonal flowers. Strawberries are available from late April to November, grown in a greenhouse at standing height for easy picking. From early July to September, visitors can also pick a variety of soft fruits—including red, white, black and blue currants, jostaberries, loganberries and blackberries—as well as cut flowers in the outdoor pluktuin. The farm operates on a self-service system. For strawberries, you buy an entry ticket in the shop, which gives access to the greenhouse and lets you fill a container. Fruit and flowers in the pluktuin are weighed and paid for afterwards in the farm shop. Prices are set per 100 or 500 grams, depending on the crop. Groups of eight or more must book in advance.

De Heerlijkheid van Papendrecht is a pick-your-own fruit farm in Papendrecht, where visitors can harvest apples, pears, plums, quinces, medlars, blackberries and currants from the orchard. The farm grows a variety of robust, low-spray or unsprayed fruit varieties, with the season running from late summer through autumn, depending on the crop. You pick fruit directly from the trees and bushes and pay by weight. The farm provides containers, but you can also bring your own. The orchard is accessible during the farm shop’s opening hours: Wednesday 13.00 to 18.00, Friday 09.00 to 19.00 and Saturday 09.00 to 16.00. The farm is closed on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays.

De Jachthoeve in Wekerom is a pick-your-own farm with a fruit orchard and flower field. From June to November, visitors can pick their own fruit, including strawberries, raspberries, red, white and green gooseberries, red, black and blue currants, kiwi berries, honeyberries, blackberries, tayberries, boysenberries and plums. The farm also grows flowers for picking until the first frost. You pick fruit directly from the plants and pay for what you take. The farm provides picking baskets, and scissors are available for cutting flowers. The fruit is also sold in the farm shop, along with homemade jams and dessert sauces made from the orchard’s produce. If you want a larger quantity, you can call ahead to arrange it.

De Ommuurde Tuin in Renkum is a one-hectare organic market garden where visitors can pick their own produce from April to December. The farm grows over 400 varieties of vegetables, herbs, edible flowers, and fruit, including strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and currants. You can also harvest fresh herbs and edible flowers during the season. The farm operates as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) project, offering weekly vegetable boxes from May to November. Visitors who join as “oogstdelers” (harvest shareholders) pay an annual fee and receive a share of the harvest each week, with the option to pick extra strawberries and herbs themselves. The boxes are available for collection at the farm or at pick-up points in Wageningen and Bennekom. Prices are based on a solidarity model, allowing members to pay according to their income.

De Zomerschuur in Burgum is a pick-your-own farm with a focus on flowers, herbs and seasonal produce from its own gardens. Visitors can pick edible flowers such as nasturtium, cornflower, marigold, violet and sunflower, as well as herbs and salad leaves from the kitchen garden. The farm also has a small orchard where you can pick apples and pears in season. Picking is available for €7.50, which allows you to create your own bouquet. In the orchard, you pay for the fruit you pick by weight. The farm provides containers, but you can also bring your own. The flower and herb gardens are designed for easy access, with raised beds and clear paths.

Fruitboerderij (Görtz Fruit) in Baarlo is a family-run fruit farm that has grown cherries, pears, plums, apples and grapes along the Maas for over 150 years. From late June to early October, visitors can pick their own fruit during organised picking days. The farm grows morello cherries (a small, tart variety), Williams and Conference pears, mirabelle and blue plums, Elstar, Braeburn and Gloster apples, and small quantities of Auxerrois, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir grapes. Each fruit has its own picking window: cherries in late June and early July, Williams pears in mid-August, mirabelles and blue plums in August and early September, and apples from late August to mid-September. The exact dates are announced on the farm’s website and Facebook page a few days in advance, as they depend on the weather and ripeness.

Fruithal Smits in Zeewolde is a pick-your-own orchard where visitors can harvest apples and pears during the season. The farm grows Elstar and Goudreinet apples, and Alexander Lucas and Conference pears. Picking days are held on two Saturdays in September, from 10.00 to 16.00, with no need to book in advance. Visitors pick for personal use, not for the farm. On these days, a mobile apple press is available to turn freshly picked apples into juice, sold in 5-litre boxes.

Landwinkel Weststrate in Middelburg is a pick-your-own fruit farm with a farm shop selling regional produce. The farm grows apples and pears on 13 hectares of orchards. Visitors can pick Elstar and Goudreinet apples, and Gieser Wildeman and Winterriet cooking pears during the annual Plukdag, held in September. The farm also hosts a Bloesemdag in April, when the orchards are in bloom, and a Boomgaardfair in August, featuring local stalls, food, and activities.

At Op het Erf in Heeswijk-Dinther you pick your own flowers and fruit in season. The farm has a five-hectare pluktuin with a fruit orchard of apples, pears, plums, cherries and nuts, and flower fields. You pay by the kilo or by the bunch. The farm is open for picking from spring to autumn. The farm shop is open year-round on Thursdays and Fridays from 11.00 to 17.00, and on Saturdays from 10.00 to 16.00. The shop sells organic and free-range meat from the farm’s own pigs, chickens, sheep and cattle, all processed in the on-site butchery. The pigs are raised without antibiotics or vaccinations. The farm also sells its own fruit and seasonal flowers.

Stadsboerderij Steede Hoge Woerd in Utrecht is a city farm with a pick-your-own garden where visitors can harvest seasonal vegetables, herbs and flowers. The farm is part of Utrecht Natuurlijk, an organisation that manages several city farms and community gardens across Utrecht. The garden at Steede Hoge Woerd includes a flower-picking field where you can cut your own bouquets in summer. Vegetables and herbs are available to pick during the growing season, typically from spring to autumn. The farm also has an “oogstkast” (harvest stall) where you can buy fresh produce from the garden when it’s in season.

Stadstuin Zuilen is a city garden in Zuilen, Utrecht, run by Utrecht Natuurlijk. It has vegetable beds, a food forest and a flower-picking garden (bloemenpluktuin). You can harvest your own vegetables from the beds, pick flowers in the flower garden from June to October, and walk through the food forest. You can also help with sowing, planting and tending the plots as a volunteer. Entry to the garden is free.

Très Jolie in Achterveld is a pick-your-own fruit farm specialising in small berries and fruits. The farm grows blackcurrants, redcurrants, whitecurrants, gooseberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, tayberries (a cross between blackberries and raspberries), Japanese wineberries, and jostaberries (a cross between blackcurrants and gooseberries). Later in the season, visitors can also pick apples, pears, quinces, and kiwi berries. The farm occasionally has hazelnuts, rosehips, elderberries, sloes, rowanberries, and plums. The picking season runs from late June to early October, with different fruits ripening at different times. Blackcurrants and gooseberries are usually ready first, followed by redcurrants, whitecurrants, and blueberries in July. Raspberries and blackberries ripen from mid-July, while tayberries and Japanese wineberries appear later in the summer. Apples and pears are typically ready from September, along with quinces and kiwi berries. The farm updates its website and social media with current availability.

Tuinpark Laakzijde in Amersfoort is a community garden where visitors can pick their own vegetables, herbs and flowers during the growing season. The park is home to several initiatives, including a food forest, a vegetable garden run by a social enterprise, and a communal allotment association. The food forest allows limited foraging of seasonal produce, while the vegetable garden offers self-harvest subscriptions for members. Visitors can also pick flowers and herbs in designated areas. The park operates on an ecological basis, with no synthetic pesticides or fertilisers used.

De Bessentuin in Brucht is a pick-your-own berry farm specialising in blueberries, which can be picked from early July until September. The farm grows six varieties, each ripening at different times, so blueberries are available throughout the summer. Other soft fruit includes red, white and blackcurrants, raspberries, blackberries and gooseberries, with the season running from late June to the end of August. In 2026, blackcurrants were ready in mid-June, followed by red and white currants, which lasted about six weeks.

FrankenFruit in Bergen op Zoom is a pick-your-own farm where visitors can harvest fruit, vegetables and flowers from mid-June to mid-November. The farm grows over a dozen varieties of apples, including Elstar, Jonagold, Pinova and Santana, as well as pears, plums, cherries, blackberries, redcurrants and gooseberries. Vegetables include pumpkins, courgettes, sugar maize, runner beans, beetroot, kale, tomatoes and white onions. The flower field offers dahlias, zinnias, sunflowers, cosmos, sweet peas and dried flowers, with prices per stem or bunch.

StadsAkkers in Apeldoorn is a pick-your-own farm where you can harvest organic vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers. The self-picking season runs from May to October. You pay for a subscription rather than by weight: €260 for one person, €390 for two, or €490 for a family with children. Each week you can pick four or five different vegetables, plus a bunch of herbs and flowers. The farm provides tools and instructions; you bring your own bag. Picking is possible on Wednesday afternoons (13.00 to 16.00), Fridays (10.00 to 18.00) and Saturdays (09.00 to 12.00).

At Fruitpluktuin in Rutten, visitors pick their own fruit from rows of berries, bushes and trees across a 5,000-square-metre garden. The farm grows brambles (July to October), summer and autumn raspberries (June to October), redcurrants (June to July), kiwiberries (September to October), grapes (September to October), elderberries (September to November), several varieties of apples and pears (September to October), cherries (July to early August), plums (July to August), apricots (August to September), peaches and nectarines (August to September). Pumpkins, gourds and sunflowers are also available in season.

Van Reeuwijk Fruit & Flowers in Abbenes is a pick-your-own farm where you can harvest strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, blackcurrants, red and white currants, gooseberries, plums and cherries. The season runs from late May to early October, with the exact availability depending on the weather and ripening times. The farm also grows vegetables such as green beans, broad beans, runner beans, beetroot, courgettes, tomatoes and cucumbers, as well as butternut squash in late summer.

In the summer and early autumn you pick soft fruit and flowers at ’t Duvelshofke in Oldenzaal. The garden grows strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and red and black currants, with apples, pears and plums later in the season. The flower beds have tulips and daffodils in spring and, from late July, dahlias, sunflowers and other summer flowers. When the garden is closed, the farm shop sells the frozen berries, blackberries and raspberries from the harvest.

At De Buytenhof in Rhoon you pick your own fruit and flowers from late August until the first Saturday in October. The farm grows apples, pears and seasonal flowers. You pay by the kilo. Picking hours are Tuesday to Friday from 12.00 to 16.00 and Saturday from 10.00 to 16.00. The farm is open for visitors from Tuesday to Saturday, 9.00 to 17.00. It is closed on Sundays, Mondays and public holidays.

Warmoes in Lent is a historical market garden that grows over a hundred varieties of vegetables, fruit and flowers using traditional methods. The farm follows the warmoezenier way of growing, a local form of market gardening that supplied Nijmegen with fresh produce until the early 20th century. From late April to October, visitors can pick their own seasonal produce. The farm marks what is ready with red flags: vegetables such as beetroot, kohlrabi and various leafy greens, soft fruit including raspberries, blackberries and currants, and flowers from the two cutting gardens. You pay for what you pick at the counter in the café or museum. The farm provides picking tools and baskets; bring your own containers if you prefer. Children must be supervised while picking.

Landwinkel de Eekhoeve in Veenendaal is a pick-your-own farm with flower fields, a vegetable garden and a herb garden. From spring to autumn, visitors can pick seasonal flowers, vegetables and herbs. The flower fields feature over 100 varieties of dahlias in summer, along with other seasonal blooms. In the vegetable garden, you can harvest crops like lettuce, carrots, leeks and seasonal fruits such as strawberries and raspberries. The herb garden offers a range of fresh herbs.

Landwinkel de Woerdt in Ressen is a pick-your-own farm where visitors can harvest apples and pears directly from the orchard. The farm grows twelve varieties of apples, including James Grieve, Elstar, Cox’s Orange Pippin, Jonagold and Santana, as well as three types of pears: Conference, Doyenné du Comice and the cooking pear Gieser Wildeman. The picking season runs from late July through September, with specific varieties available at different times. For example, Summer Crisp and James Grieve apples are ready in July and August, while later varieties like Jonagold and Pinova remain available into autumn.

Moestuin Zuylestein in Leersum is a 17th-century kitchen garden where visitors can pick their own seasonal vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers. The garden grows a mix of modern and historic varieties, including pumpkins, carrots, lettuce, beans, thyme, basil, coriander, courgettes, New Zealand spinach, Jerusalem artichokes, palm kale and potatoes. In season, there are also apples, mulberries, medlars, strawberries and soft fruit such as currants and gooseberries. Along the walls, trained fruit trees produce old varieties of apples and pears.

Pluktuin Het Platteland in Putten is a pick-your-own farm where you can harvest seasonal fruit, vegetables and flowers. The small fruit—red, white, black and blue currants, raspberries, blackberries and more—is ready from mid-June. Apples and pears follow in late July, and summer flowers from July. Vegetables, including lettuce, peas and pumpkins, are available from June. The farm also grows “forgotten vegetables” and keeps beehives; honey is sold on site. You pick what is marked with a red farmer’s handkerchief. Baskets and scissors are provided; you pay by the kilo or per stem. Children can pick under supervision and play in a sandpit. Dogs are welcome if kept on a lead.

Land en Boschzigt in ’s-Graveland is a pick-your-own vegetable garden and the oldest biodynamic farm in the Netherlands, established in 1947. Visitors can harvest seasonal vegetables, fruit and herbs from the fields between mid-April and the end of November. The farm operates on a membership system: for €450, you receive a weekly share of the harvest for about 32 weeks. Members pick their own produce on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 15.30 to 20.00, and on Saturdays from 10.00 to 13.00. The farm grows without artificial fertilisers or pesticides, using only organic seeds and compost.

De Marwijkshof in Marwijksoord is a pick-your-own farm where visitors can gather flowers, soft fruit and pumpkins during the harvest season. The farm grows dahlias, thornless blackberries and ornamental apples for picking, along with other seasonal produce available in the farm shop. The selection changes as crops ripen; in early October 2026, for example, blackberries, dahlias and ornamental apples were ready for picking, while other fruits like strawberries and currants had already been harvested.

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.

Fruittuin Verbeek in Oldebroek is a family-run pick-your-own farm with over 15,000 fruit trees, including apples, pears, cherries, plums and soft fruit such as strawberries, raspberries, redcurrants and blackcurrants. The farm also grows dahlias and gladioli for cutting. The picking season runs from early summer to October, with different fruits ripening in stages: cherries in June and July, summer fruit in July and August, and apples and pears from late August to October. The last fruit to ripen is the Veluws appeltje, a crisp, sweet apple available from early October.

Landwinkel Nieuw Slagmaat in Bunnik is a mixed farm where you can pick your own fruit, berries and pumpkins. The main crops are apples, pears, plums, cherries, kiwiberries and pumpkins. The farm also grows kiwis, though these are not available for picking. Picking is organised on set days, usually Fridays and Saturdays, with some events on Sundays. In June and July you can pick cherries; in July and August plums and summer apples; in September apples, pears, kiwiberries and pumpkins; and in October pumpkins. Exact dates depend on the weather and are announced on the farm’s website and in its newsletter. During the apple-picking weekends in September, the farm opens on Sundays as well.

De Moestuin in Utrecht is a pick-your-own farm where visitors can harvest seasonal vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers directly from the fields. The farm grows over 50 types of vegetables, including tomatoes, courgettes, beans, and leafy greens, as well as soft fruit like strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and currants. Herbs and edible flowers are also available for picking, and from July to September, visitors can cut their own bouquets from the flower field, which includes dahlias, sunflowers, and cornflowers.

Erf Janz in Voorthuizen is a pick-your-own farm where you can gather flowers, soft fruit and seasonal tree fruit. The flower fields are open from early July to late October, with a mix of fresh and dried blooms. The soft fruit includes strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries; tree fruit varies by the day. You pick what you want and pay by the kilo or per stem, depending on the crop. The farm provides baskets, scissors and containers.

Landwinkel de Fruitgaard in Burgh-Haamstede is a pick-your-own farm where visitors can harvest fruit and flowers in season. The orchard grows apples, pears, cherries, plums and strawberries, with varieties including Delcorf, Elstar and Topaz apples, and Conference pears. The farm also has a pluktuin with dahlias and other seasonal flowers, as well as a vegetable patch with berries and blackberries. Picking takes place during opening hours—Wednesday to Saturday, 9.00 to 17.00—from spring to autumn. For flowers, you cut your own bouquet in the pluktuin, pay by the stem in the farm shop, and take it home. Fruit is picked directly from the trees or bushes; you pay by weight. The farm hosts an annual apple-picking day in early September, when families can harvest apples and pears from the orchard.

At Philips Fruittuin in Eindhoven you pick your own apples and pears during the Apple Picking Days in late August and September. The farm grows apples, pears and plums on twelve hectares of orchard. Picking is only allowed on specific dates, which are announced in July each year. In 2026 the Apple Picking Days were held on 29 and 30 August and 5, 6, 12 and 13 September. Visitors buy a ticket that includes one picking bag, which you fill with apples or pears. Extra bags are available to buy. Tickets are sold for morning or afternoon sessions: 9.00 to 13.00 or 13.30 to 17.00. The farm is only open to ticket holders on these days. Children under eight enter free.

MMM Zorgboerderij in Zeewolde is a pick-your-own farm with a pluktuin where you can gather seasonal fruit such as redcurrants, raspberries, strawberries and blackberries. The farm also grows grapes. The fruit is available to pick during the summer months, typically from June until the produce runs out. You bring your own container or buy one in the farm shop. After picking, the fruit is weighed and you pay for what you have gathered. The pluktuin is open on weekdays from 09.30 to 15.00, though the farm shop stays open until 16.00. The farm itself is accessible at all times, but the animal enclosures close at 15.00.

Voedselbos Texel in Oudeschild is a pick-your-own farm where you can harvest fruit, vegetables, nuts and herbs from April to November. Strawberries are the main crop, available from mid-May until the end of the season. Other produce includes raspberries, blackberries and a variety of seasonal fruits, depending on ripeness and availability. The farm grows over 100 types of edible plants across six hectares. You pick what you want, weigh it at the till and pay by the kilo. The farm provides baskets, or you can bring your own containers. To get the best selection, arrive when the farm opens at 10.00. The farm is open Monday to Saturday, 10.00 to 16.00, with free entry.

Landgoed de Olmenhorst in Lisserbroek is a pick-your-own farm specialising in apples and pears. The season runs from early September to late October, with different varieties ripening throughout this period. In 2026, self-picking is available on Wednesday afternoons (13.00 to 17.00) and weekends (10.00 to 17.00), with daily opening during the autumn school holidays (10 to 25 October). Visitors pick fruit directly from the trees in the farm’s 31-hectare organic orchards. Apples and pears are sold by weight at €3.50 per kilo, payable by card or cash at the weighing stations near the orchards. Pears are only available at weekends, while apples can be picked on Wednesdays and weekends. The farm provides guidance on how to pick fruit without damaging the trees, and small ladders are available to borrow for higher branches. You can bring your own containers or buy reusable bags on site.

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.

Landwinkel Oude Stoof in Hengstdijk is a pick-your-own fruit farm where visitors can harvest apples and pears directly from the orchard. The main picking season runs from late August to early October, with specific dates announced each year. In August, Delcorf apples and Triomphe pears are available, while September brings a wider variety, including Elstar, Jonagold, Jonagored, Goudreinette and Golden Delicious apples, as well as Conference and Doyenné du Comice pears and Gieser Wildemann and Saint Rémy cooking pears.

Moestuin Leyduin in Vogelenzang is a pick-your-own vegetable garden where visitors harvest seasonal produce directly from the fields. The farm grows around fifty types of vegetables, including pumpkins, beets, lettuce, fennel, kale, herbs, and root vegetables like carrots and parsnips, as well as twenty varieties of herbs, soft fruit, apples, pears, and flowers. The selection changes weekly depending on what is ready to pick. The farm operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model. Participants buy a harvest share at the start of the season, choosing from three price tiers (€339, €399, or €449 in 2026) to ensure affordability. In return, they visit the garden each week during the harvest season—from mid-April to mid-November—to pick their own vegetables. The harvest is shared among all participants: if the yield is low, everyone takes home less; if it is abundant, there is more to go around. The farm does not use chemical fertilisers or pesticides, focusing instead on natural soil health and biodiversity.

Ús Hôf in Sibrandabuorren is a pick-your-own farm specialising in fruit and nuts rather than vegetables. While the farm is currently not offering vegetable harvesting for new subscribers, visitors can pick plums, mirabelles, greengages, damsons, apples, pears, hazelnuts and almonds during the season. Plucking days are organised from late July through October, with the first plums typically ready by the end of July, followed by other fruits in autumn. You pay a small fee per kilo for the produce you pick, which is intended for home use—eating fresh or making jams and compotes. The farm provides basic refreshments, and visitors are advised to bring their own buckets or crates. The farm is open daily from 09.00 to 20.00, though these hours may vary during plucking events.

Boerderij De Kikkershoek in Mijnsheerenland is a pick-your-own fruit farm where visitors can harvest apples, pears and cherries. The main season for apples and pears runs from late August to the end of October. Cherries are available in July. The farm grows several varieties, including Elstar, Gala, Cox, Braeburn and Pinova apples, and Gieser Wildeman, St. Remy and Winterriet pears. You pick the fruit yourself during the farm’s opening hours. The orchard is wheelchair-accessible, with step-free parking and entrances. There is no need to book for picking, but the farm recommends contacting them via WhatsApp for up-to-date information on availability. You pay for what you pick by weight. The farm also sells pre-picked fruit, vegetables, homemade jams and other local products in its on-site shop.

Stadstuinderij Het Zoete Land in Leiden is a community-supported urban farm where you pick your own vegetables, herbs, flowers and fruit. The season runs from late April to early November, depending on the weather. You can join as an oogstdeelnemer (harvest participant), bloemenplukker (flower picker) or volunteer. As a harvest participant, you receive weekly updates on what is ready to pick and how much is available. You then visit the farm to gather your share of the week’s produce, which typically includes around seven different vegetables, herbs, edible flowers and seasonal fruit such as berries and strawberries. The farm operates on a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) model, where participants share the harvest and the risks of farming. There are three options: harvest participation only (€390 per year), harvest participation with cut flowers (€505 per year), or flowers only (€155 per year). The flower season is shorter, from May or June to October, and you pick a weekly bouquet of 15 to 20 stems. One participation is usually enough for two people.

Pluktuin de Bosrand in Wageningen is a pick-your-own farm where you can harvest flowers, small fruit, and herbs from late May to early November. The selection changes through the season: in summer, you can pick peonies, dahlias, cosmos, zinnias, sunflowers, and globe thistles, along with raspberries, blackberries (thornless), plums, apples, pears, and various berries. Later in the season, chrysanthemums, grasses, and late fruit such as peren and apple berries are available. The farm also grows edible flowers and herbs for tea, including different types of mint, chamomile, and nettle.

At Blauwe Bessengaard in Emmen you pick your own blueberries from mid-July to late August. The farm also grows other soft fruit, including blackberries, yellow raspberries and Japanese wineberries, when they are in season. You pay by the container: a 700-gram yoghurt tub costs €5. Bring your own containers if you prefer. The farm is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10.00 to 16.00, and on Tuesday evenings from 18.30 to 20.30. It is closed on Mondays. During the season, the last picking days are usually in the last week of August. The farm is also closed on some days at the end of the season; check the website for exact dates.

Boerderij de Oude Ruif in Stoutenburg is a pick-your-own farm where visitors harvest their own fruit, vegetables and herbs. The season runs from late May until the end of September, with the widest choice in summer. You can pick soft fruit such as raspberries, blackberries, red, white and blackcurrants, tayberries, honeyberries and Japanese wineberries. The farm also grows apples, pears and plums, though the trees are still young. Vegetables include lettuce, beetroot, carrots, cabbages, courgettes and pumpkins, alongside a range of herbs. In autumn, late-ripening crops like blackberries and autumn raspberries extend the season.

At Boomgaard “op Noten” in Terneuzen you pick your own apples and pears on two Saturdays in September. The 2026 dates are 12 and 19 September, from 10.00 to 16.00. You pay by the kilo for what you pick; the price is set each year. The farm grows Jonagored apples, Conference and Doyenne du Comice pears, and stoofperen such as St. Remy and Gieser Wildeman. A crate of pre-picked Goudreinet apples and Gieser Wildeman stoofpeertjes is also available.

At CSA Tuinderij Plantalia in Ritthem, you pick your own organic vegetables, herbs and seasonal fruit from May to November. The farm grows over 40 types of vegetables, including courgettes, tomatoes, beans, carrots, beetroot, kale, spinach, leeks and various cabbages. Herbs include basil, parsley, dill, coriander and thyme. Strawberries are available in season, and the farm plans to add more fruit bushes in the future. Plantalia works on a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) model. Instead of paying per kilo, you buy a harvest share at the start of the season. This covers a weekly supply of fresh produce, which you pick yourself from the fields. Shares are available for a single month, the full season or a full year. Prices for the 2026 season start at €295 for an adult, with discounts for children. A trial month costs €45. If you prefer not to pick, the farm can harvest your share and deliver it to a collection point in Middelburg or Vlissingen for an extra fee.

Juuls Landje in Boskoop is a small care nursery where visitors can pick their own produce from the food forest and kitchen garden. The farm grows edible trees, shrubs and perennials, including fruit such as cherries, plums and peaches, as well as nuts like walnuts, hazelnuts and sweet chestnuts. Seasonal crops include daslook (wild garlic) in spring, edible flowers like elderflower and nasturtium, and berries in summer. In autumn, visitors can gather nuts and fruits for syrups, juices and jams, which are also made on-site.

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.

De Blije Bodem is a regenerative pick-your-own garden in Groningen where visitors harvest their own vegetables, herbs and flowers. The garden grows over 50 crops, including seasonal vegetables such as kale, beans, fennel, lettuce, carrots, celery, kohlrabi, aubergines and peppers, as well as unsprayed flowers like sunflowers and marigolds, and fresh herbs including lemon verbena, lemon balm and cola herb. Potatoes and onions are not grown here, as the space is used for produce that is harder to find organically or relatively expensive in shops.

Tuinderij Mooi Weerdinge in Weerdinge is a pick-your-own vegetable garden and food forest where visitors harvest their own produce from May to November. The farm grows a variety of seasonal vegetables, including pak choi, beetroot, lettuce, peas, beans, courgettes, tomatoes, peppers, maize, potatoes, pumpkins, and leafy greens like chard and spinach. In the food forest, you can pick small fruits such as berries, raspberries, and plums, as well as perennial vegetables and herbs like rosemary and szechuan pepper.

Zelfplukboomgaard ’t Straatje in Zaltbommel is a pick-your-own apple orchard where visitors can harvest their own apples during the autumn season. The orchard has traditionally opened for self-picking in October, though availability depends on the harvest each year. In 2025, the farm will no longer offer its “Adopt a Bommel Apple Tree” scheme, where visitors could lease a tree for a season, but the orchard remains open for picking under new arrangements.

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.

Het Plukparadijs in De Krim is a pick-your-own garden where visitors harvest their own vegetables, fruit and flowers. The farm grows around 40 types of vegetables, including common varieties like lettuce, beans, carrots and tomatoes, as well as less familiar ones such as Swiss chard, turnip greens, winter purslane and black radish. There is also a selection of small fruit and over 40 types of flowers. The season runs from May to December, with the widest choice available in summer.

Natuurboerderij KipEigen in Loosdrecht is a regenerative farm where visitors can pick their own fruit and vegetables during the growing season. The farm operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, offering seasonal produce from its no-dig vegetable garden, orchard, and food forest. From June onwards, visitors can pick apples, pears, cherries, raspberries, blackberries, and other soft fruit in the orchard, where chickens roam freely among the trees. The farm also grows a variety of vegetables and herbs in its no-dig garden, including unusual varieties like borlotti beans and Red Russian kale. These are available for harvest during the season, which runs from May to November. The farm occasionally hosts “plukdagen” (pick-your-own days) when the fruit is ripe, with updates posted on its website and social media.

Pluktuin Erebloem in Nieuwegein is a community-run pick-your-own garden where visitors can harvest flowers and seasonal produce. The garden is maintained by local volunteers and operates on a self-pick basis throughout the year. You pick what is ready and pay by the kilo or per bunch. The garden grows a variety of edible and ornamental plants, including fruit trees, berry bushes, and cut flowers. There is no fixed season—what you can pick depends on what is in bloom or ripe at the time of your visit.

Tuinderij De Groenteboer in Kamerik is a pick-your-own organic vegetable and flower garden where visitors harvest their own produce directly from the field. The farm grows around 60 types of vegetables, herbs and soft fruit, including spinach, broad beans, peas and turnip greens in spring; carrots, beetroot, broccoli and strawberries in summer; parsnips and pumpkins in autumn; and kale and leeks in winter. The season runs from May to December, with roughly 30 weeks of harvest.

At Boer Gijs in Houten you pick your own apples, pears and flowers during the plukseizoen. The farm grows several varieties, including the Zonneglans apple, a yellow, crisp apple with a sweet and tangy flavour. Zonneglans is low in allergens and keeps its colour and texture longer than most apples. Visitors can also pick blueberries and other seasonal fruit when available. The farm is open on Saturdays from 10.00 to 16.00. You pay by the kilo for the fruit you pick. The shop sells fresh produce, Zonneglans apple juice and other products from the farm. Parking and the entrance are wheelchair-accessible.

Pluktuin De Peel in Griendtsveen is an ecological pick-your-own flower garden and nature park on the edge of the Peel region. The garden grows perennials, bulbs, tubers (including dahlias), annuals, and ornamental grasses. Visitors can pick fresh bouquets from spring to late October, depending on the season and weather. You pick your own flowers using scissors provided at the entrance, where you also receive a bucket and instructions on pricing. Payment is by the stem or bunch, with options for cash or card. The farm also sells potted plants, including butterfly bushes, and offers gift vouchers for bouquets or workshops. Pre-ordered bouquets can be collected outside opening hours by arrangement.

Voedselbos Benthuizen is a pick-your-own food forest near Benthuizen where visitors can harvest a variety of seasonal produce. The forest grows fruit, berries, nuts, herbs and vegetables, all cultivated without pesticides. What is available depends on the time of year, with different crops ripening from spring to autumn. Members receive a weekly email listing what is ready to pick. The farm operates on a membership basis. Annual membership costs €45 for individuals or €75 for two people from the same household. Members can harvest produce weekly, either independently or during guided harvest tours that show what is ripe and how to pick it. Prices for self-harvested produce match regular supermarket rates. Members also help with planting and maintenance during weekly workdays on Fridays and alternate Wednesdays from 10.00 to 13.30.

Zelfoogsttuin Nieuwe Akker in Schalkhaar is a pick-your-own vegetable garden where members harvest their own produce year-round. The farm grows a wide variety of seasonal vegetables, including kale, leeks, carrots, parsnips, celeriac, Swiss chard, New Zealand spinach, parsley, beetroot, pumpkins, tomatoes, aubergines, and broccoli. Some crops, like winter purslane, are available well into winter. Membership is required to pick here. The farm operates on a subscription model, with annual or trial memberships available for different age groups. Members pay in advance for a full season (May to March) and can harvest as much as they need for their household. The farm provides guidance on how to pick each crop, with weekly harvest updates sent to members. You bring your own containers and tools, though some are available on-site.

Henk’s Pluktuin in Oosterbeek is a pick-your-own flower garden and small-scale market garden. From June to October, visitors can pick seasonal flowers from the fields, including blooms for bouquets and edible flowers. The farm also grows vegetables, herbs and fruit, but these are reserved for members who pay an annual fee to harvest for their own use. Flower picking is self-service: you take a basket and scissors at the entrance and pay based on the number of stems, using a board with holes to measure the size of your bunch. The farm provides all materials, though you may be asked to bring your own vase or container. Flowers are pesticide-free, and any additional blooms used come from local Dutch growers.

De Oosterwaarde in Diepenveen is a biological-dynamic farm where you can pick your own flowers, soft fruit and seasonal vegetables. The farm holds Demeter certification and grows over 50 varieties of vegetables, along with grains, fruit and flowers. The flower field is open from June to October. You can pick a bouquet during shop opening hours for €10, or buy a punch card for five visits (€42.50) or a season pass for 15 visits (€105). The farm provides scissors and twine; you pay at the shop. The fruit season runs from June to September. You pick raspberries, blackberries, redcurrants, whitecurrants, blackcurrants, jostaberries, gooseberries and autumn-fruiting raspberries. A kilo costs €12, or you can buy a season pass for 15 visits (€40). From 2027 the farm plans to offer pick-your-own vegetables as well.

Fruitbedrijf Masteling in Marknesse is a pick-your-own apple and pear orchard. The farm grows several varieties, including Elstar, Jonagold, Golden Delicious, Rubens and Junami apples, and Conference, Doyenné du Comice and Verdi pears. They also cultivate cooking pears such as Winterriet, Sant Remy and Gieser Wildeman. The picking season runs from early September to late October. Visitors can harvest fruit directly from the trees, with low-growing varieties making it accessible without ladders. A small train is used to transport picked fruit through the orchard. The farm provides containers, and you pay by weight. During the harvest period, the orchard hires temporary workers to assist with picking.

’t Plukgeluk is a pick-your-own garden near Noordwolde where visitors harvest organic vegetables, fruit, flowers and herbs. The farm grows a wide variety of seasonal produce, including tomatoes, beetroot, kale, radishes, various cabbages, herbs like oregano and rosemary, and self-made creams and salves from garden plants. Eggs and soya milk are also available. The garden is open on Saturdays from 12.00 to 17.00. On these days, you can walk the fields with a basket and pick what is in season. You pay for what you harvest. The rest of the week, a roadside stall sells fresh produce daily. The stall operates on an honesty system: you take what you want and pay by leaving cash in a box or transferring the amount online.

Cadsand Fruit in Zaamslag is a pick-your-own orchard and flower field. From June to the end of October, visitors can pick seasonal flowers in the self-service flower field. The main crop is fruit: apples and pears, available for picking during two annual self-pick days in September. In 2026, these take place on Saturday 12 and Saturday 19 September, from 10.00 to 16.00. The flower field is open daily from sunrise to sunset. You pick your own bouquet, cut the stems with provided secateurs, and pay based on the thickness of the bunch at the binding point. Prices start at €5. Payment is by cash in the honesty box or via a Dutch mobile banking app using a QR code. The farm provides buckets and secateurs, but you can bring your own.

At Zelfoogsttuin de Proefvelden in Haren, you pick your own vegetables, herbs, fruit, flowers and mushrooms from late May until December. The farm grows a wide range of seasonal produce, including potatoes, strawberries, beans, courgettes, carrots, beetroot, various types of cabbage, spinach, lettuce, radishes, leeks, onions, pumpkins and herbs such as basil, parsley, mint, rosemary and thyme. There are also soft fruits like raspberries, blackberries, red and white currants, and flowers including marigolds.

Zelfoogsttuin Hof Bredelaar in Elst is a pick-your-own garden where visitors harvest their own organic vegetables, fruit, herbs and edible flowers. The farm grows a wide range of seasonal produce, including tomatoes, courgettes, various types of lettuce, beans, spinach, radishes, rabarber, kohlrabi, turnip greens, mint, pumpkins, kale, Brussels sprouts, leeks, Jerusalem artichokes, carrots, beetroot, sage, thyme and rosemary. The selection changes through the year, with the greatest variety in high summer.

Stadstuin Plutodreef in Utrecht is a pick-your-own vegetable garden where visitors can harvest seasonal produce directly from the fields. The garden grows a variety of vegetables, including leafy greens, root vegetables, and herbs, depending on the time of year. The selection changes with the seasons, so what’s available varies from spring to autumn. You pay a small fee per item or bundle, typically €0.50, for what you pick. The garden is open to the public on Mondays from 10.00 to 12.30 and Thursdays from 10.00 to 13.00, when the harvest stall is also stocked with fresh vegetables for purchase. Outside these hours, the garden may still be accessible if the gates are open, but the stall won’t be staffed.

Pluimerije in Darp is a social food garden where you pick your own vegetables, herbs, flowers and small fruit from May to November. The garden follows the CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) model: you buy a harvest share for the season and pick your weekly portion yourself. Shares are available for one person (€199), two people (€327.50) or a family of three or four (€501.50). People on a low income can join without paying.

De Hommelhoeve in Empe is a small, nature-inclusive farm where visitors can pick their own seasonal vegetables and fruit. The farm operates a self-harvest garden, open to subscribers who pay a fixed fee for the season. For €375 per adult (reduced rates for children), subscribers can harvest fresh produce weekly from April or May until the winter, when supplies run out. The garden yields a variety of crops, including strawberries, peas, beans, fennel, kohlrabi, onions, lettuce, radishes, and herbs, depending on the season.

Stadstuinderij NoordOogst in Amsterdam is a pick-your-own vegetable garden where members harvest their own organic produce each week. The farm grows a wide variety of vegetables, fruit, and herbs on 4,000 square metres of cultivated land, alongside a 2,000-square-metre food forest. Crops include potatoes, strawberries, aubergines, spinach, kale, beans, beets, courgettes, and many others, as well as flowers at certain times in the season. The food forest produces fruits like blackberries, raspberries, and apples, along with nuts and unusual crops such as pawpaws and Szechuan pepper.

Hazelland 10 in Zoeterwoude is a pick-your-own vegetable and herb garden run on agro-ecological principles. The farm grows vegetables, herbs, fruit and nuts in open ground, with no chemical pesticides or fertilisers. It operates as a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) scheme: instead of paying per kilo, you buy a share in the season’s harvest and pick your own produce each week. The picking season runs from May to November. You receive a weekly list of what is ready to harvest, then visit the farm on a day that suits you to gather your vegetables and herbs. Each share covers at least five different crops per week, with occasional extras such as flowers or wild herbs. Fruit from the farm’s production forest is not included in the share but is sometimes available to buy separately.

At Martinushoeve Pluktuin in Ossendrecht, visitors pick their own vegetables, herbs, fruit, flowers and eggs from May to October. The farm grows a wide range of produce, including tomatoes, courgettes, aubergines, peppers, beans, peas, carrots, beetroot, potatoes, leeks, onions, various types of cabbage, spinach, lettuce, strawberries, raspberries, apples, pears, plums and cherries. Herbs include basil, parsley, rosemary, thyme, mint and dill. There is also a wildflower meadow and a selection of edible flowers. Fresh eggs are available from the farm’s chickens, and honey from its beehives.

At Landwinkel De Woerdt in Ressen, near Nijmegen, you can pick your own apples during the annual Plukdagen (pick-your-own days) in late August and September. The farm grows over ten varieties of apples, including Elstar, Jonagold, Cox’s Orange Pippin and Santana, as well as pears such as Conference and Doyenné du Comice. The season starts with early varieties like Summer Crisp and James Grieve in July, while later varieties like Goudreinet and Dijkmanszoet are available until April. The farm also cultivates cherries, morello cherries, plums and walnuts, though these are not always available for picking.

Het Groente Genootschap in Castricum is a pick-your-own farm where members harvest their own vegetables, herbs, small fruit and flowers weekly during the growing season. The main location, De Zanderij, is a one-hectare plot between the village and the dunes. A second site at Kasteel Marquette in Heemskerk focuses on a historic kitchen garden and orchard, while a third plot in Castricum is dedicated to a pick-your-own flower field. The farm operates on a membership model. For a fixed seasonal fee, members receive a share of the harvest and can pick what is ready each week from May to December. One share covers enough vegetables for one person for a week; households buy multiple shares. The selection changes with the season, ranging from four to ten types of vegetables, plus herbs and edible flowers. In 2026, membership for the Castricum and Heemskerk sites uses a sliding scale based on income: €395, €445 or €525 per adult share. Children under five pick free; older children pay 25% or 50% of the adult price. The autumn-only membership at Kasteel Marquette costs €140 for eight weeks.

Plukbos Paardenspeelwei in Velp is a small public picking garden where children and adults can gather fruit, nuts and berries directly from the plants. The garden was created in 2021 on a corner of the Paardenspeelwei, a nature playground opened in 2012 for local families. The garden grows over 40 edible species, including strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, cherries, apples, pears, plums, hazelnuts, walnuts and quinces. There are also less common fruits such as pawpaws, persimmons (kaki), honeyberries and jostaberries. The plants are arranged in a way that encourages biodiversity and improves the soil, with nitrogen-fixing shrubs like the autumn olive (olijfwilg) mixed in.

Sociale Voedseltuin Pluk Wijhe is a pick-your-own garden in Wijhe focused on vegetables, fruit and herbs. The 5,000-square-metre plot grows potatoes, onions, garlic, beetroot, Swiss chard, kohlrabi, kale, pointed cabbage, beans, sweetcorn, pumpkins, courgettes, peas, broad beans and simple herbs. Fruit trees, berry bushes and other edible plants are being added each season. The garden operates as both a self-pick plot and a production area. Visitors can harvest their own produce; part of the harvest is also distributed to households on limited budgets through local partners and the Voedselbank Raalte. The garden is open to everyone, with no registration required. Volunteers and participants work together on planting, maintenance and harvesting, and the site hosts regular volunteer mornings where tools and refreshments are provided.

Heerlijkheid de Hare in Oldemarkt is a pick-your-own organic garden for subscribers. The farm grows vegetables and soft fruit, which subscribers harvest themselves throughout the season. Access is included in the annual subscription, with no additional charge per kilo or container. The garden is open daily from sunrise to sunset. Subscribers bring their own harvesting tools and containers. Children under five pick for free; older children and adults pay an annual fee, currently €216 per adult and €108 for children aged five to 18. Payment is due by 1 April each year, and subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled by 1 January. The farm also sets aside €2 per subscription for the national CSA network.