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Änglamarkgården’s New COOP Seed Varieties: 2024 Highlights
Änglamarkgården is expanding its range of COOP-branded seeds this season, presenting an exciting mix of ornamental plants and vegetable varieties. This year's selection combines aesthetics and flavor, catering to both passionate home gardeners and those seeking decorative elements for their gardens.
Noteworthy New Vegetable Varieties
Among the vegetables, gourds continue to gain popularity. Two interesting newcomers are pumpkins—Atlantic Giant and Tom Fox. Atlantic Giant stands out as the largest pumpkin variety available, with potential weights approaching an astonishing 500 kg, making it an impressive showpiece at any autumn festival. While several companies are offering it as a new release this year, a select few already had it in their catalogues last season. In contrast, Tom Fox is a classic Halloween pumpkin, typically weighing between 3 and 8 kg. Its rounded shape and bright orange color make it ideal for carving and festive autumn decorations.
Beyond pumpkins, a few intriguing leafy vegetables have joined the range. Black kale (Svartkål) is especially notable for its long, narrow, and deep purple leaves. While it is fully edible, black kale is often grown for its remarkable ornamental value in borders and kitchen gardens. Another novel addition is mustard greens (Senapsblad), which belong to the increasingly popular class of oriental vegetables. Valued for their zesty, somewhat peppery and horseradish-like flavor, mustard greens are quickly finding favor among Nordic gardeners.
Also among the highlights is Frilliance, a brand-new cut-and-come-again lettuce ideal for ongoing harvests throughout the season by picking its outer leaves as needed. Another colorful newcomer is Bright Lights, a unique chard variety characterized by dark leaves and vividly colored stems in shades of red, yellow, pink, and orange. These varieties cater not only to those growing for taste, but also to anyone wanting a splash of color in the vegetable bed.
Vegetable Variety Details
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin
- Feature: Enormous size; showpiece pumpkin approaching 500 kg
- Ideal for: Exhibition, autumn festivals, ambitious growers
Tom Fox Pumpkin
- Feature: Traditional Halloween pumpkin, 3–8 kg
- Ideal for: Carving, festive displays
Black Kale
- Feature: Edible and ornamental; deep purple, narrow leaves
- Ideal for: Kitchen gardens, decorative borders
Mustard Greens
- Feature: Spicy, peppery leaves
- Ideal for: Fresh salads, stir-fries, flavor variety
Frilliance Lettuce
- Feature: Cut-and-come-again; continuous harvest
- Ideal for: Successive picking, fresh salads
Bright Lights Chard
- Feature: Multi-colored stems; visual attraction
- Ideal for: Edible decor, home gardens
Three New Ornamental Plant Varieties
The ornamental assortment stands out just as much. Among the most eye-catching is the red coneflower, Magnus. Widely used in natural remedies, this perennial reliably blooms generously in its second year with striking, large, magenta-red flowers. The blooms are also perfect for drying and using in everlasting arrangements.
Another decorative highlight is the Siberian poppy, Meadow Pastels, living up to its name with soft, warm-colored blossoms, making it a charming choice for cottage and wildflower borders. Completing the ornamental trio is parasol grass: a bold, coarse grass that thrives in wet spots, adding texture and movement to gardens. However, gardeners should note that parasol grass is not winter-hardy and must be overwintered indoors.
Ornamental Selection Details
Red Coneflower, Magnus
- Feature: Perennial; magenta-red flowers; medicinal properties
- Ideal for: Perennial beds, dried flower arrangements
Siberian Poppy, Meadow Pastels
- Feature: Soft, warm pastel shades
- Ideal for: Cottage gardens, wildflower borders
Parasol Grass
- Feature: Striking, coarse; adds movement
- Ideal for: Wet garden areas; must overwinter indoors
Blending Function and Beauty
Inspiring Garden Trends for 2024
Änglamarkgården’s updated line-up reflects current gardening trends—blurring the boundaries between utility and artistry in the home garden. With varieties like Atlantic Giant for ambitious growers, innovative salads like Frilliance, and decorative must-haves such as Bright Lights and Magnus, there’s something for everyone. These introductions offer both practical harvests and stunning garden visuals, encouraging experimentation with unusual, heirloom, and showstopper varieties.
Summary of New Varieties
| Vegetable/Plant | Type | Key Feature(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Giant | Pumpkin | Enormous size (up to ~500 kg), showpiece |
| Tom Fox | Pumpkin | Classic Halloween pumpkin (3–8 kg) |
| Black Kale | Leafy Green | Ornamental, long deep-purple leaves |
| Mustard Greens | Leafy Green | Peppery, horseradish-mustard flavor |
| Frilliance | Lettuce | Cut-and-come-again, continuous harvest |
| Bright Lights | Chard | Vibrant, multi-colored stems |
| Red Coneflower, Magnus | Ornamental perennial | Magenta-red flowers, medicinal use |
| Siberian Poppy, Meadow Pastels | Ornamental annual | Warm, soft pastel flower shades |
| Parasol Grass | Ornamental grass | For wet spots, must overwinter indoors |
With these innovative choices, Änglamarkgården and COOP invite gardeners to cultivate both beauty and bounty in every plot—whether you’re competing for the largest pumpkin or simply adding a splash of color to your flower beds.
Bright Lights, Magnus, Atlantic Giant, Frilliance—each of these names marks a new highlight in the 2024 gardening season, promising an inspiring and rewarding experience for garden enthusiasts of all kinds.