Tyee is an American spinach cultivar prized for its dark green, semi-savoy leaves and its unusually strong resistance to bolting, letting gardeners keep harvesting well beyond the usual spring window.
Variety details
Distinguishing Traits
Tyee grows as an upright, semi-erect rosette of dark green, semi-savoy leaves held clear of the soil by sturdy stems, giving it a long-standing habit in the garden. Its foliage is smooth with only a gentle waviness along the margins and a tender texture, and the plant is noted for its flavor and heavy yields early in the season. Among spinach varieties, Tyee stands out for its strong resistance to bolting, letting harvest continue later into summer than most other types allow.
Uses
Tyee suits home gardens as well as market growers and open-field commercial production. Its leaves hold their flavor and texture well whether eaten fresh or cooked, making it versatile for both the kitchen and the field.
Performance
Tyee reaches picking size quickly after sowing, which supports successive harvests through the growing season. It also carries resistance to downy mildew, a fungal disease that thrives in damp conditions and can quickly disfigure spinach foliage, making Tyee a more dependable choice for home gardeners. It germinates readily in cool soil, allowing sowing to begin in early spring and continue into late summer.
Historical Origin
Tyee is a spinach variety that originated in the United States.
Botanical Lineage
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