10 Seeds to Grow in 2024:- Thinking of planting a garden in the year 2024? We, too, are! The moment has come to take a seat with your garden diary and make plans for the wonderful growing season that will occur in 2024.
10 Seeds to Grow in 2024
Are you interested in incorporating some new varieties into your collection of perennials and traditional heirlooms? Listed here are some of our favorite new plants that have emerged this year and are noteworthy in their own right.
In the process of generating new seeds for flavor, sustainability, nutrient content, and beauty, growers, researchers, and seed breeders are always developing new seeds. We are always interested in trying out the new varieties that are being developed.
1) Harvest Moon Tomato
Harvest Moon Tomato: Developed by Emily Rose Hagar for Johnny’s Seeds, this USDA Certified Organic variety boasts incredibly beautiful patterns that make them nearly too beautiful to eat.
Nearly. Gardener-chefs who prefer to have tomatoes for summer salads, sandwiches, and salsa would adore these tomatoes for their firmness and consistent 7–10 oz size. Their flesh and skin are the color of sunsets, adding charm to any garden and taste to any table.
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Because they are an indeterminate variety, they require some support, like as staking or cages, but their small size makes them ideal for any size plot. Harvest Moon does better in baskets and containers than heirloom varieties since it has fewer flaws or big fruits.
2) Filderkraut Cabbage
Filderkraut made from cabbage With their playful pointed shape and gorgeous gradient coloring, these enormous, gorgeous cabbages are almost as much pleasure to look at as they are to eat! This crop originated in the 1700s on the Filder plateau in Southern Germany.
This crop is an uncommon selection and is listed in Slow Food’s Ark of Taste, a growing list of unusual heritage crops that are in danger of going extinct.
Filderkraut cabbage has a good flavor and is praised for its appearance. It is frequently used as an unusual component in salads and side dishes, as well as in a range of culinary applications like coleslaw and sauerkraut.
3) Sweet Garlick
Lover of garlic Allium, we have exciting news. This just released invention is entirely new! Sweet garlic, in addition to being named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2023, is a delicate allium that combines the sweet and savory flavors of leek and garlic.
All of your favorite aspects of each are combined into one delectably adaptable veggie. After a decade of deliberate breeding and experimentation, the Sweet Garlick brings out the rich, savory flavor of garlic and the sweetness of leek (without the harsh bite). It’s delicious grated raw or thinly sliced and goes well with sautées or salads.
4) Blackberry Potatoes
potatoes with blackberries Look at that hue! Fantastic for roasts or chips. These rich purple potatoes have white blossoms and robust purple stalks.
They are described as “easy to grow” by Johnny’s Seeds, which also mentions some resistance to Colorado potato beetles and intermediate resistance to potato scab disease.
USDA Certified Organic and Michigan State University developed it. Baked, grilled, or mashed, blackberry potatoes have a lovely, creamy texture and a strong taste.
5) Japanese Tiger Melon
This chic striped cucumber is zesty, adorable, and ideal for tiny gardens. These little melon vines, which bear fruit that weighs less than a pound each, are highly prized in Japan for their flavor and texture when used in salads, desserts, and other dishes.
These melons are occasionally presented as gifts in Japan, particularly on special occasions or as a token of friendship. They make a thoughtful and valued gift due to their distinctive appearance and delicious flavor.
6) Centercut Squash
center-cut winter squash One more cucurbit! The history of this beautiful variety of heirloom tromboncino, sometimes known as zucchetta, squash is fascinating. A USDA-NIFA grant helped to partially support its production, and Cornell University’s public plant breeding research is benefited by the sale of Centercut Squash seeds.
This winter squash is consumed when the fruits are still young and soft, before the skin becomes brittle. It is prepared similarly to a summer squash. This vine yields adorable green squash with a meaty texture and a sweet, nutty flavor.
7) Anise Hyssop
Anise hyssop One of the best perennial herbs for herb gardens and pollinator gardens alike is this one. It’s excellent for border gardens and yields early spring blooms.
The fluffy, erect purple flowers of the native Anise Hyssop plant will draw pollinators and compliments to your yard. Native Americans in North America utilized it as a common medication. You can even cultivate it as an edible microgreen.
An adaptable perennial that is great in baked products, salad dressings, and for drying for use in teas. or simply savoring its delightful anise-like aroma!
8) Park Seed’s 2024 Lawn Alternative Mix
substitute grass mixture Okay, so there are a few different sorts here, but we adore Park Seed’s yearly seed mixes for replacing lawns! This carefully chosen combination of water-wise, low-maintenance grass substitutes may turn a lawn into a visually pleasing, environmentally responsible groundcover that works in every climate.
Sixty-four percent of the 500 square feet in one packet are perennials! Seeds of several plants, including Baby Blue Eyes, Daisy, Poppy, Roman Chamomile, Sweet Alyssum, and many more, are waiting to be included into your new grass that will nourish the soil!
9) Coral Candy Premium Sun Coleus
coral candies Ready for its moment in the spotlight, this All-America Selections (AAS) Ornamental Seed Winner is another stunning plant from Park Seed. Its multicolored, warm-toned foliage is both dense and striking. It works well for both indoor and outdoor container gardens, such as hanging baskets.
Its vivid, striped hues are on display from late spring to fall. It grows quickly and forms a tidy, homogeneous mound that is visually appealing when combined in manicured or decorative gardens. According to Park Seeds, “just 3 seeds are enough to amply fill a 14- to 16-inch container” and they are usually resistant to deer.
10) Pink Basket flower
rosy basket flower The greatest was reserved for last. These massive, sunburst-and pompom-inspired brilliant purple floppy flowers are stunning! This native annual is very simple to grow, an excellent pollinator that draws insects and birds alike. It’s a great option for borders and buffer zones because it can reach a height of 5 or 6 feet.
The basket flower, a close relative of enormous Bachelor’s Buttons, is known for its deeply incised foliage and pincushion blossoms.
