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Stevia

Stevia

Stevia rebaudiana

Medium difficultyYear-roundHerbs
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Sunlight
Partial Sun
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Watering
Moderate
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Min pot size
10" pot
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Start from
Cuttings or nursery-raised seedlings

About Stevia

Stevia is a natural zero-calorie sweetener plant. It grows as a tender perennial subshrub and does extremely well in terrace containers. It prefers mild weather and requires frequent pinching to maximize leaf biomass and prevent flowering, which turns the leaves bitter.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
20-30°C
Heat stress above
38°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
High
Rain sensitivity
Moderate

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–25
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 26–89
Stage 3
Harvest
Day 90–120

Common pests and diseases

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