Spinach 'Tyee'

Spinaciaoleracea

Genus
Spinacia (spin-AH-see-ah)
Species
oleracea (awl-lur-RAY-see-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Gobles, Michigan

Kansas City, Missouri

Marshall, Missouri

South Padre Island, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Deep South Coastal, TX (Zone 10a) | March 2011 | positive

Has a wonderful, crunchy texture with great flavor. It handles heat well and is one of the last varieties to bolt at our farm.

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Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | May 2009 | positive

I love Tyee. It has big dark, bright green leaves, quite puckered and crinkly, which are thick, juicy, and flavorful. It holds for a rela...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | August 2005 | neutral

A 44 day heat tolerant hybrid.

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