Stevia
stevia Stevia Stevia rebaudiana
HOW TO GROW STEVIA
Start indoors 8-12 weeks before last frost. Keep the soil humid during the first 2 weeks. The temperature needs to be +/- 75.2 ºF (24 ºC) for best germination results. Transplant out when low temperatures are above 45˚F or grow in greenhouse. Frost tender herbaceous perennial in temperate northern climates, gown as annual. Perennial in zone 9. Cover when night temperatures if cool. When saving seed, discard tan colored seeds, as they are not viable. Keep the black and dark brown ones. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 6.1-6.5. Hardiness zones 8-11. Annual.
Usual seed life 2–3 years.
Planting Depth surface requires light
Soil Temp. Germ. 75˚F
Days to Germ. 7-21
Plant Spacing 18”
Row Spacing 24-36”
Days To Maturity 100-120
Storage Refrigerate
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Usual seed life 2–3 years.
Planting Depth surface requires light
Soil Temp. Germ. 75˚F
Days to Germ. 7-21
Plant Spacing 18”
Row Spacing 24-36”
Days To Maturity 100-120
Storage Refrigerate
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
- 300 Seeds$4.70
- 3000 Seeds$20.00
Stevia was used in ancient times as a sweetener by South American indigenous peoples of Paraguay and Brazil. Grown today as a sweetener for teas and foods. Fresh leaves have a sweet taste without the funny aftertaste of commercial Stevia products. The ground dried leaves have 250 times the sweetness of sugar without...
Stevia was used in ancient times as a sweetener by South American indigenous peoples of Paraguay and Brazil. Grown today as a sweetener for teas and foods. Fresh leaves have a sweet taste without the funny aftertaste of commercial Stevia products. The ground dried leaves have 250 times the sweetness of sugar without the calories. Our variety is Criolla from Paraguay.
Originated in subtropical and tropical regions of South America, Central America and Mexico. Several species are found as far north as the Southwestern United States. Also known as sweetleaf. Delicious stevia recipes.
Originated in subtropical and tropical regions of South America, Central America and Mexico. Several species are found as far north as the Southwestern United States. Also known as sweetleaf. Delicious stevia recipes.
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