Award-Winning Vegetables to Grow in 2024

If you've ever wondered how to pick the best vegetable varieties for your garden, All-America Selections does the homework for you. This non-profit organization tests new flower and vegetable varieties in gardens all across the country, pitting them against tried-and-true favorites. Professional horticulturist judges volunteer their time to evaluate how each variety performs, and their feedback determines which newcomers earn top honors. Every year, All-America Selections announces the freshest additions to its coveted list of best varieties.

Here are the edible winners that earned All-America Selections bragging rights for 2024:

Broccoli 'Purple Magic F1'

If you've only ever grown green broccoli, 'Purple Magic' is a game-changer. This beauty brings a lovely purple tint to stems, heads, and leaves, but what really sold me is the flavor—noticeably sweeter and more tender than your standard green types. It's a forgiving grower too, handling both chilly snaps and hot stretches without complaint. The judges were impressed by how consistently large and uniform the heads turned out, with great color across the board.

Broccoli 'Skytree F1'

Two broccolis in one year—now that's saying something! 'Skytree' is a classic green variety that stands tall and proud, just like its name suggests. Those upright stems make harvesting a breeze—no bending and searching through sprawl. The judges loved its flavor and that tender-crisp texture that's just as good raw with dip as it is lightly steamed or stir-fried. It's one of those veggies that's as easy in the kitchen as it is in the garden.

Pepper 'Red Impact F1'

Rounding out the 2024 edible winners is 'Red Impact,' a pepper that really lives up to its name. This disease-resistant workhorse pumps out loads of six- to eight-inch sweet peppers. Wait until they turn that deep, dark red and they're at their sweetest—but honestly, even picked green they're plenty sweet. The judges appreciated how those big, meaty fruits were easy to spot and pick, and they praised the pepper's kitchen versatility. Whether you're stuffing them, slicing them into salads, or roasting them, 'Red Impact' delivers.

All images courtesy ofAll-America Selections.