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Discover how fruit and vegetables grow behind glass

27 March 2025

On 5 and 6 April 2025, the Dutch greenhouse horticulture sector will once again open its doors during the 47th edition of Kom in de Kas (come into the greenhouse). This annual event offers a unique opportunity to see up close how your favourite fruit and vegetables are grown. Greenhouse farms throughout the Netherlands will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the process behind the products you eat every day.
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Kom in de Kas is the moment when Dutch greenhouse farming shares its secrets with the public. Normally, the process of growing fruit and vegetables remains largely hidden in greenhouses, but during this event you can experience for yourself how, for example, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and strawberries grow. Young and old are welcome to discover how modern technologies and sustainable techniques contribute to growing these healthy products.

What can you see and do during Kom in de Kas?

Kom in de Kas this year revolves around the theme "Growing Green Love", where you can learn about the craftsmanship, innovation and care involved in growing fresh food. So you can discover the different stages of fruit and vegetable growing. From sowing seeds to harvesting fresh produce, you will have the opportunity to learn where your food comes from.
Each region offers unique experiences, with activities including tours, tastings and even workshops for children.

  • Fresh tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers: Visit greenhouses where these vegetables are grown and discover how these crops grow in a controlled environment with the perfect light and temperature settings.
  • Juicy strawberries and berries: Discover how these delicacies are grown and learn more about how nature is imitated to make these fruits grow optimally.
  • Tastings: Enjoy freshly harvested fruits and vegetables, and taste for yourself the difference between produce straight from the greenhouse and what you normally buy in the supermarket.

Sustainable Future

Greenhouse farming plays a crucial role in the future of our food supply. By using innovative techniques, such as LED lighting and renewable energy sources, growers are ensuring that they can produce food efficiently, responsibly and environmentally friendly. Kom in de Kas is the perfect opportunity to experience these efforts for yourself and see how technology and nature go hand in hand for a healthy future.

Plan your visit

With 16 participating regions spread across the Netherlands, there is always a location near you. Each region offers a unique mix of crops and activities. On the official website of Kom in de Kas you can find the participating locations and plan your visit. Kom in de Kas is the chance to learn more about where your daily fruit and vegetables come from. Visit komindekas.nl for more information and to plan your route.