How to grow Stevia

Stevia

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Mulching stevia plants is a good idea in order to retain moisture and also because the feeding roots of the stevia plant grow very shallow.

Harvesting Stevia

Cool autumn temperatures and shorter days intensify the sweetness of the plants so harvest as late as possible while avoiding exposure to frost. Covering the plants should give you the benefit of another few weeks’ growth and more sweetness.¹

How long does Stevia take to grow?

These estimates for how long Stevia takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Stevia to germinate?: 5 days
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Days to Maturity How long until Stevia is ready for harvest / bloom?: + days
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Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Stevia?: = days

Other names for Stevia

Stevia Cav.

Footnotes

¹ www.stevia.net