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Spinach 'Tyee'

Spinacia oleracea

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Tyee is part of the Spinacia genus and is a Spinach variety. Its scientific name is Spinacia oleracea 'Tyee'. Tyee is generally thought of as a hybrid variety.

Sweet semi-savoy flavor and slow to bolt.

An annual, so it will last but a year in its native climate. Tyee is known for growing to a height of approximately 60.0 cm (1.95 feet).

Tyee Spinach needs a moderate amount of maintenance, so some level of previous experience comes in handy when growing this plant. Ensure that you are aware of the soil, sun, ph and water requirements for this plant and keep an eye out for pests.

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How to grow Spinach 'Tyee'

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Enjoys a full sun position in your garden and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Tyee is thought of as half hardy, so remember to watch your frost dates and ensure you have this plant protected when the temperature dips. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 6 - 9 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Tyee needs a loamy soil with a ph of 6.0 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil to neutral soil).

Growing Tyee from seed

Ensure a distance of 3.12 inches (8.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.49 inches (1.25 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 8°C / 46°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Tyee about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Tyee

Ensure that temperatures are mild (minimum night temperatures should be around 0°C / 32°F) and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Tyee is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Tyee

Spinach 'Tyee' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Tyee exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Tyee plant. Vegetable
Hardiness Is Tyee frost hardy? Half Hardy
Mature Height How tall does Tyee grow? 60.0 cm / 1.95 feet Mature Spread How wide does Tyee grow? 60.0 cm / 1.95 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does Tyee grow best in? Zone 6 - Zone 9 pH Range The level of acidity for Tyee. 6.0 - 7.0
Sun How much sunlight does Tyee need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Tyee require? Low Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Tyee need? High
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Tyee need in order to germinate? 8°C / 46°F to 24°C / 75°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Tyee in? 0°C / 32°F to 20°C / 68°F
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Tyee? 1.25 cm / 0.49 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Tyee 8.0 cm / 3.12 inches
Edible? Is Tyee edible? edible

How long does Tyee take to grow?

These estimates for how long Spinach 'Tyee' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Tyee to germinate? 19 days Average 19 days | Min 9 days | Max 41 days (11)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Tyee? + 25 days Average 25 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Tyee is ready for harvest / bloom? + 39 days Average 39 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Tyee? = 83 days

When should I sow Tyee?

Folia's when to plant Spinach 'Tyee' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

Latest Spinach 'Tyee' Reviews

25 May 2011

LentilSoup's 5 - Spinach 'Tyee' was Reviewed day 57

Has a good ‘crunch’, and produces leaves frequently.

4 stars

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