Named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2023, the Row 7 Seed Company's Sweet Garleek offers the sweetness of leeks with the mellow, savory notes of garlic. This crossover between a garlic and a leek is the latest vegetable from chef Dan Barber’s Row 7 Seed Company and it's the result of a decade of selective breeding and testing—and it answers the question: "what would happen if a garlic and a leek made a baby?"
This scallion-like vegetable cancels out the aggressive, pungent side of garlic and the entirety of the stalk can be sautéed, roasted, grilled or even consumed raw.
The 100% organic product is grown in New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts and it's set to go on sale nationally in 2025.
What's Driving This Trend
- Versatile Hybrid Vegetables
- The Sweet Garleek combines the sweetness of leeks with the richness of garlic, offering a new flavor profile and culinary possibilities.
- Selective Breeding Innovation
- Row 7 Seed Company's creation of the Sweet Garleek demonstrates the potential of selective breeding techniques to create unique and desirable vegetable varieties.
- Organic Farming Advancements
- The Sweet Garleek, an organic product grown in multiple states, showcases the growing trend and demand for organic farming practices.
Who This Affects Most
- Culinary
- The Sweet Garleek introduces a new ingredient with a distinctive flavor profile, opening up opportunities for chefs and restaurants to incorporate it into creative dishes.
- Agriculture
- Row 7 Seed Company's success in breeding the Sweet Garleek highlights the potential for innovation in the agricultural industry through selective breeding techniques.
- Organic Food
- The nationwide availability of the Sweet Garleek in 2025 reflects the growing market and consumer interest in organic food options.
