Tyee Spinach

Planting Schedule

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Tender, fast-growing Tyee Spinach arrives with a lush, velvety leaf that feels almost butter-soft between the fingers.

Its flavor is sweet and pleasantly mild, with a clean green finish that shines in quick sautés, steaming, and fresh tosses—ideal for salads and bright spring bowls. Sow for a steady harvest over cool weeks, and enjoy leaves that hold their texture beautifully for sauces and quick pan meals.

Light: Part SunMaturity: 45 DaysHabit: Rosette

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Tyee Spinach Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	May 4th	Jun 1st	Jul 16th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Apr 27th	May 25th	Jul 9th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Apr 17th	May 15th	Jun 29th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Apr 17th	May 15th	Jun 29th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Apr 21st	May 19th	Jul 3rd – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Apr 17th	May 15th	Jun 29th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Apr 15th	May 13th	Jun 27th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Apr 10th	May 8th	Jun 22nd – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Apr 6th	May 4th	Jun 18th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Apr 3rd	May 1st	Jun 15th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 28th	Apr 25th	Jun 9th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 23rd	Apr 20th	Jun 4th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Mar 13th	Apr 10th	May 25th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Mar 4th	Apr 1st	May 16th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 23rd	Mar 23rd	May 7th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Feb 6th	Mar 6th	Apr 20th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Jan 12th	Feb 9th	Mar 26th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 15th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	45
Sun Requirements	Part Sun
Growth Habit	Rosette
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	6

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Tyee’s butter-soft leaves are made for speed—hit them with heat just long enough to wilt, and they’ll keep that tender, velvety mouthfeel instead of turning watery or stringy. When you want clean, bright greens in a bowl or pan, this is the variety that holds its posture and tastes like spring.

Best Uses

quick sautés where the leaves just wilt but don’t melt
steamed side with butter/lemon for a silky bite
fresh tosses where the leaves stay tender under light vinaigrette
spinach-forward sauces that stay smooth and green after a fast reduction

Flavor Profile

sweet, pleasantly mild spinachy flavor velvety, tender leaf texture clean green finish that stays bright when heated

Kitchen Pairings

garlic lemon butter olive oil parmesan eggs

Frequently Asked Questions

What pests or diseases commonly hit spinach (Spinacia oleracea), and how can I address them at home?

In spinach, watch for downy mildew and leaf spot, which show up as yellowing or gray/pale spots that spread during cool, damp weather. Improve airflow by thinning to recommended spacing and water at the base early in the day, then remove and discard badly infected leaves to slow spread. If you see a lot of leaf spotting or downy mildew, treat promptly with an appropriate labeled fungicide for leafy greens and follow the label’s interval before harvest.

How often should I water Spinacia oleracea during the main growing phase so it stays tender?

During the 30–45 day growing window, keep the root zone consistently evenly moist—aim for about 1 inch of water per week total, adjusting for rainfall and heat. Water lightly but more frequently during dry spells so soil doesn’t swing from dry to soggy; spinach roots shallowly, so dry soil leads to early bitterness and bolting. Part-sun beds can dry unevenly, so check moisture 1–2 inches down and water when it feels slightly dry at that depth.

How can I tell when Tyee spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is ready to harvest?

Harvest when leaves are 3–6 inches long and the plant is well leaf-filled but before it starts to shoot up a flower stalk. For best tenderness, pick in the morning and remove only outer leaves first (cut or pinch) to let the center keep producing. Use your 45-day target as a guide, but don’t wait for full maturity if leaves reach usable size earlier—early, repeated cut-and-come-again harvests keep quality high.