Stevia Seeds

Stevia Seeds (Stevia rebaudiana)

Seed Count: Approximately 50 seeds per pack.

Grow your own natural sweetener with Stevia. This frost sensitive perennial herb is prized for its intensely sweet leaves, which can be enjoyed fresh or dried as a natural alternative to sugar. Stevia is easy to grow in pots or garden beds and makes a rewarding addition to any herb garden.

Benefits

Stevia is a naturally sweet herb that contains no calories and is widely used as a natural sugar alternative. The leaves can be harvested throughout the growing season and used to sweeten herbal teas, drinks, desserts, and homemade recipes.

Growing Conditions

Season: Spring and Summer
Soil: Rich, well drained soil
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
Position: Full Sun to Part Shade
Fertilising: Feed with compost or an organic liquid fertiliser during the growing season.

How to Sow

Sow seeds on the surface of a quality seed raising mix and gently press them into the soil. Do not cover the seeds, as they require light to germinate. Keep the soil warm and consistently moist. Germination usually occurs within 7 to 21 days.

Growing Tips

Stevia is frost sensitive and grows best in warm conditions. Pinch out the growing tips regularly to encourage a bushier plant and harvest leaves before flowering for the sweetest flavour.

Companion Plants

Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Basil, Calendula, Echinacea, and Mint.