Discover U-Pick farms

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Discover U-Pick farms

Peas farms

You’ll find peas in the Netherlands waiting for you in the pod—green, plump, and ready to be popped. The open-field season runs from May to July. Whether you’re with a gang of giggling kids, a couple of friends, or just you and a basket, picking peas is one of the most satisfying jobs on the farm. No digging, no mud—peas grow on trellises or low bushes, so you can scan the plants for the best pods. Go in the morning, when the pods are crispest. A good shelling pea pod is bright green and plump, with seeds that are full but not hard; yellowing pods with hard seeds are past their best. Snap or cut the pods at the stem, and leave damaged or overripe pods on the plant. Pods bruise easily, so don’t overpack your bag.

Once you’re home: shell them with abandon. Throw the empty pods into a compost bowl and let the sweet little pearls tumble into a colander. You can eat them raw right there. Peas keep only 3–5 days in a perforated bag in the fridge, so rinse them just before use, or blanch and freeze them. Here’s what to do with the rest:

Two cooking recipes

1. Peas & Mint Mash
Boil 500g fresh peas for 3 minutes. Drain, then blitz in a food processor with a handful of fresh mint, a knob of butter, and salt. Serve hot alongside lamb chops, grilled fish, or spread on crusty bread.

2. One-Pot Pea & Pancetta Pasta
Cook 300g orecchiette until al dente. In the same pot, fry 100g diced pancetta until crispy. Toss in the drained pasta, 250g raw peas, a splash of pasta water, a heap of grated Parmesan, and a grind of black pepper. Stir for one minute—peas turn bright and tender. Eat immediately.

Klein Alma

vegetables, flowers, herbs
groningen

Tuinderij Klein Alma in Bedum is a pick-your-own vegetable garden where visitors harvest their own produce directly from the fields. The farm grows around forty types of vegetables, including Chinese cabbage, lettuce, leeks, beans, tomatoes, courgettes, carrots, beetroot, kale and pumpkins. The harvest season runs for about 32 weeks, roughly from spring to late autumn, with different crops available each week. Examples include broad beans and fennel in early summer, tomatoes and potatoes in late summer, and kale and parsnips in autumn.

Pluktuin van Geesje

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

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.

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.

Pluktuin Het Platteland

fruit, vegetables, flowers, berries
gelderland

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.

Stadsboerderij Koppelsteede | Utrecht Natuurlijk

vegetables, herbs, flowers
utrecht

Stadsboerderij Koppelsteede in Utrecht runs a pick-your-own garden where visitors harvest seasonal vegetables, herbs and edible flowers from June to mid-November. The garden grows over 50 different crops, including familiar varieties such as peas, maize, tomatoes and lettuce, alongside less common ones like palm kale, New Zealand spinach and radicchio. Each week, five to seven types of vegetables are ready to pick, along with fresh herbs and flowers. The farm operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model. Visitors buy an annual share, which covers the costs of seeds, plants, compost and the grower’s work. In return, they harvest their own produce weekly. Shares are sold at three price levels: a basic rate, a standard rate that covers costs, and a higher rate for those who want to support others. Payment can be made in one or two instalments, and the U-pas discount applies.

De Moestuin Utrecht

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries
utrecht

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.

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.

Oogstland

vegetables, herbs
drenthe

Oogstland in Zuidlaren is a community-supported regenerative vegetable garden where members pick their own produce. The garden grows a wide variety of seasonal vegetables, herbs and small fruits, including familiar crops like carrots, lettuce, beans, courgettes, pumpkins and cabbage, as well as less common varieties such as meiraap, radicchio and chioggia beetroot. Membership works through a harvest share system. For the 2026 season, a full share costs €325, covering weekly access from mid-May to mid-December. Members receive a weekly email listing what is ready to harvest and where to find it in the garden. Picking is self-service, available any day from sunrise to sunset. Children under five pick for free; older children pay a reduced rate. Members bring their own bags or crates and a knife to harvest without damaging the plants. The garden operates on trust, with guidelines to ensure fair sharing among all members.

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.

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.

Hof Bredelaar

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries
gelderland

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.

De Hommelhoeve

fruit, vegetables, berries
gelderland

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.

Martinushoeve Pluktuin

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

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.