# Versatile Hybrid Veggies Sweet Garleek Offers the Sweetness of Leek and the Richness of Garlic By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-10-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-garleek References: [time](https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2023/6326474/row-7-seed-company-sweet-garleek/) & [row7seeds](https://www.row7seeds.com/products/sweet-garleek)  Named one of [TIME's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegami) Best Inventions of 2023, the Row 7 Seed Company's Sweet Garleek offers the sweetness of leeks with the [mellow, savory notes of garlic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-garlic-sheeps-cheese). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onoin) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 19% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Scent-Free Natural Garlic Pastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-garlic-paste.md) - [Garlic-Inspired Cannabis Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-banger.md) - [Caramelized Garlic Steak Proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramelized-garlic-steak.md) - [Black Garlic Cloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-garlic-cloves.md) - [Ready-to-Eat Garlic Tomato Rice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seeds-of-change-1.md) - [Squeezable Garlic Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-spread.md) - [Vegan Smoked Garlic Aiolis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-aioli.md) - [Garlicky Algae Cooking Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roasted-garlic-oil.md) - [Comforting Cauliflower Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweetgreen-late-fall-menu.md)