Burpee released its first annual Burpee GardenCast exploring new gardening trends for consumers and retailers. These crops were picked by Royal Horticulture Society Judge Simon Crawford, HGTV star Kelly Edwards, and Burpee Executive Chairman George Ball. The selection and organization of plants were based on trends and predictions for 2021.
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Winter Squash (Immunity Garden)
For customers interested in immunity gardens, winter squash is a vibrant addition as it helps support a nutrient-rich diet with high levels of vitamin C, fiber, and beta-carotene.
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Pansy (Garden of Joy)
With boldly bicolored faces, pansies can inspire smiles of pure happiness in your customers interested in growing a garden of joy.
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Viola (Garden of Joy)
Tri-colored violas can seem to smile up at you. With a delicate fragrance, these flowers are a nice addition to consumers' gardens.
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Eggplant (Meatless Monday Garden)
Eggplant is a flavorful addition to a meatless Monday garden, offering ample versatility for use in entrees, appetizers, side dishes, or sauces.
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Summer Squash (Meatless Monday Garden)
Consumers' meatless Monday garden wouldn’t be complete without Summer Squash. Its delicious flavor pairs well with other fresh vegetables.
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Turnips (Meatless Monday Garden)
Turnips are a sweet delight to grow in a meatless Monday garden.
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Carex (Quiet Garden)
Carex grasses gently whisper and rustle in the wind, just enough to make a quiet garden soothe anyone into a peaceful state of mind.
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Impatiens (Quiet Garden)
Soothing in color and calming to the senses, impatiens are serenely pretty blooms for consumers to incorporate into a quiet garden.
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Pennisetum (Quiet Gardens)
Pennisetum’s slender, rich burgundy leaves sway and shimmer in the breeze, offering consumers peace and repose.
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Basil (World Herb Garden)
Thai basil is a staple for consumers interested in Southeast Asian cuisines. They will find that it adds international flair to their world herb gardens.
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Cilantro (World Herb Garden)
Fragrant, citrusy cilantro will spice up any dish — grow an abundance in a world herb garden and toss the fresh leaves right into guacamole or atop seafood.
“We estimate more than 18 million new gardeners entered the category in 2020,” Ball says. “As they enter their second year, Burpee wants to guide them to garden with confidence. Through the trends highlighted in the GardenCast, new and seasoned gardeners alike will be inspired as they explore new ideas this year.”
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The slideshow above shows what Burpee foresees as the 2021 trends. It is organized by the following categories:
