Discover U-Pick farms

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Discover U-Pick farms

Pak Choi farms

Forget everything you know about supermarket veg—picking your own pak choi in the Netherlands is a crispy, satisfying adventure. You and your friends or family can wander the neat rows of a Dutch farm, eyeing the squat, glossy rosettes like little green treasures. The season runs from April to October. The trick is to find leaves that are firm and vibrant, without any yellowing or wilting. Cut the plant at the base with a sharp knife or scissors, leaving about 2 cm of stem. There’s a real sense of victory as you place each perfect bundle in your basket; the stems are sturdy, but the leaves bruise easily.

Once you get your haul home, wrap it unwashed in a damp paper towel and keep it in a perforated bag in the fridge for 3–5 days; rinse just before use. Then the fun continues. Pak choi is a champ in the kitchen because it’s tender enough to stir-fry in minutes but sturdy enough to hold up in soups and stews. Here are two quick, delicious ways to use it:

Garlic & Ginger Stir-Fry: Separate the leaves from the white stems. Chop the stems into bite-sized pieces and slice the leaves coarsely. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a wok or large pan, add 3 minced garlic cloves and a thumb-sized piece of grated ginger, then toss in the stems first for 2 minutes. Add the leaves, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and a splash of sesame oil. Cook for another minute until wilted but still bright. Serve over steamed rice or noodles.
Pak Choi & Mushroom Soup: Sauté 200g sliced mushrooms in butter until golden. Add 4 chopped pak choi (stems and leaves separated) and cook the stems for 2 minutes. Pour in 1 liter of vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. After 5 minutes, stir in the leaves, 1 tablespoon miso paste (dissolved in a bit of hot water), and a dash of soy sauce. Simmer for 2 more minutes. Finish with a swirl of cream or coconut milk.

Pluck van het veld

vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries
noord-brabant

Pluck van het Veld is a pick-your-own vegetable and flower garden in Cromvoirt, near ’s-Hertogenbosch. The farm grows over 70 varieties of vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers, all cultivated without chemical pesticides or synthetic fertilisers. Visitors with a seasonal subscription can harvest their own produce from May to mid-December, selecting from a weekly list of available crops. The selection changes with the season, ranging from early greens like spinach and radishes to summer staples such as tomatoes, courgettes, and beans, and later in the year, root vegetables like carrots, parsnips, and sweet potatoes. Herbs and edible flowers are available throughout the season, and subscribers also receive a bundle of tulips in spring.

'T Leeuweriksveld

vegetables, berries, herbs
drenthe

At ’t Leeuweriksveld in Emmen you pick your own vegetables and herbs from April to October. The farm grows a wide variety of seasonal produce, including leafy greens like spinach, lettuce, and kale, root vegetables such as carrots, beetroot, and parsnips, and crops like beans, peas, and courgettes. Herbs like basil, parsley, and oregano are also available for picking. The selection changes throughout the season, with early crops like radishes and spring onions giving way to tomatoes, peppers, and pumpkins later in the year.

De Tuin naast de Branding

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries
friesland

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.

Sfeer van Willems

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries
gelderland

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.

Tuinderij Eyckenstein, Biologische groenten

vegetables, flowers
utrecht

Tuinderij Eyckenstein is a certified organic pick-your-own farm on a historic kitchen garden in Maartensdijk. From early May to mid-October, visitors can harvest a wide variety of seasonal vegetables, including carrots, beetroot, beans, courgettes, pumpkins, lettuce, potatoes, tomatoes, fennel, spinach, kale and more. The farm also grows soft fruit such as strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and gooseberries, as well as herbs and flowers. The farm operates on a self-service basis during opening hours: Wednesdays from 13.00 to 17.00 and Saturdays from 10.00 to 15.00. You pick what you want from the fields and pay by weight at the farm’s stall, where you can also buy freshly harvested produce if you prefer not to pick your own. Payment is by card or cash. The stall is outside in dry weather and in the orangery when it rains.

Moestuin Leyduin

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries
noord-holland

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.

CSA tuinderij Plantalia

vegetables, herbs, fruit, flowers, berries
zeeland

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.

Tuinderij Mooi Weerdinge

fruit, vegetables, herbs, berries
drenthe

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.

Tuinen van Hartstocht

vegetables, flowers, herbs
utrecht

At Tuinen van Hartstocht in Abcoude you pick your own vegetables and flowers. The farm works on a membership system: you pay a fixed amount at the start of the season and then harvest as much as you need each week. The vegetable garden is open from late April to mid-November, about 30 weeks. Members can pick a wide range of seasonal produce, including different types of lettuce, pak choi, beetroot, chard, kale, beans, courgettes, tomatoes, cucumbers, pumpkins, fennel, red cabbage, peppers, herbs, and less common varieties such as blue kohlrabi, palm kale, and edible flowers. The farm grows without pesticides or artificial fertiliser.

Ecologische Tuinderij De Tilgrupshof

vegetables, herbs, berries
friesland

At Ecologische Tuinderij De Tilgrupshof in Appelscha you pick your own organic vegetables and herbs from mid-May to November. The farm works on a membership system called oogstgenoot, or harvest partner. You pay an annual fee at the start of the season, which covers the whole household. The standard fee is €275 per share, but you can choose to pay between €200 and €350 depending on your budget. Children under 10 pick for free, and those aged 10 to 18 pay half price.

LOCOtuinen Maastricht

vegetables, herbs
limburg

LOCOtuinen Maastricht is a pick-your-own garden in Oud-Caberg where members grow and harvest their own organic vegetables. The farm operates as a cooperative, with participants working alongside three full-time growers—Daud, Glenn and Jannis—to produce seasonal crops without chemical pesticides or artificial fertilisers. The garden is open year-round, seven days a week from 08.00 to 20.00. Harvesting is organised through a seasonal OogstDeelAbonnement (harvest-share subscription), which runs for about 30 weeks. Subscriptions are available for households of one, two or three or more people, with prices adjusted monthly if you join after June. In 2026, a one-person share costs €295 for the full season, dropping to €42 by December. Members receive a weekly email listing what is ready to pick and how much they can take. You harvest only what you need for fresh use that week, though surplus may be available. Payment is upfront, and subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled by 1 November.

Stadsakker Wageningen

vegetables, herbs, berries
gelderland

Stadsakker Wageningen is a pick-your-own vegetable farm on the Wageningse Eng, where members harvest their own produce year-round. The farm operates on a seasonal subscription basis: adults pay €279 for the season (April to January), with reduced rates for children and a maximum household fee of €837. There is currently a waiting list of 3 to 5 years for new members. The farm grows over 40 types of vegetables, including strawberries, carrots, courgettes, beans, beetroot, kale, pumpkins, and spinach. The selection changes with the seasons, with a wider variety available in summer. Members receive a weekly harvest list indicating what is ready to pick, and can visit any day of the week, 24 hours a day. Picking is done according to household size, and crops are intended for fresh consumption unless stated otherwise.