Less than a decade ago, Row 7 Seed Company sprouted from a challenge: breed me a seed for flavor, not just yield or shelf life. The mission was to introduce a collaboration that brings chef and breeder together to grow foods that taste… better. Much better.
It began with a squash. Now there are 11 seed varieties and counting. What makes them special? The orange-yellow coloring of the Badger Flame Beets. The texture and color of the crisp, flavorful and royal purple Beauregard Snow Peas.
Row 7 Seed Company’s Garden Innovation
Beyond the seeds themselves, Row 7 Seeds is planting something bigger: a movement to reconnect flavor with farming. By bridging the gap between breeders, farmers, and chefs, they’re reshaping the food system from the ground up—literally. It’s not just about what grows well, but what tastes remarkable, nourishes the soil, and excites the plate.
Whether you’re a first-time gardener or a seasoned cook, each seed invites you to participate in that journey. From planting to plating and flavor to future, Row 7 Seeds is an inspiration to the farming and culinary industry today.
The nuance of sweet-without-the-burn Habanada Peppers. The buttery overtone of Upstate Abundance Potatoes. All of them encourage a plant-and-cook approach to food.
Every seed that Blue Hill and Blue Hill at Stone Barn’s chef/co-owner Dan Barber, breeder Michael Mazourek, and seedsman Matthew Goldfarb sow have been put to the test. The taste, literally, to ensure that whatever they plant is worthy of the plate and palate it ends up on.
Even yours. Grow it. Cook it. Whip up your own recipe or try one of theirs, like the Grilled 7082 Cucumbers with Fresh Dill or Smashed Upstate Abundance Potatoes with Chili Oil.
The online growing guide lays out in layman’s terms exactly what you’re getting into: tips on storage, harvest, days to maturity, pest/disease info, transplanting, spacing. All you need is a good pair of gardening gloves.
For more information on these certified organic seed varieties cultivated in New York’s Hudson Valley and Finger Lakes regions visit Row 7 Seed Company.
Story by Kate Benz
Photography by Row 7 Seed Company
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