Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) is a remarkable herb that produces leaves up to 300 times sweeter than sugar with zero calories. This easy-to-grow plant allows you to harvest your own natural, low-calorie sweetener right from your garden. When dried and ground, the leaves provide a healthy sugar alternative for beverages, baking, and cooking, making Stevia a must-have for health-conscious gardeners and anyone looking to reduce refined sugar intake.
Key Features
Natural zero-calorie sweetener – Leaves are 200-300 times sweeter than sugar with no calories or carbohydrates
Fresh harvest sweetness – Grow your own sugar substitute without artificial additives or processing
Versatile culinary uses – Use fresh or dried leaves in beverages, baking, smoothies, and cooking
Attractive ornamental plant – Delicate white flowers and bright green foliage add beauty to herb gardens
Easy to grow – Thrives in containers or garden beds with minimal care
Continuous harvest – Pick leaves throughout the growing season for fresh or dried use
Growing & Harvesting Tips
Stevia thrives in full sun to partial shade with consistently moist, well-drained soil. Plant in containers or herb gardens where you can easily harvest leaves as needed. For maximum sweetness, harvest leaves just before the plant flowers. Use fresh leaves to sweeten tea and beverages (1-2 leaves per cup), or dry and grind them into powder for baking and cooking. Store dried stevia in an airtight container for year-round use.
Mature Size: 12-24" H × 12-18" W Hardiness: Zones 9-11 (grow as annual in cooler zones) Light: Full sun to partial shade Water: Moderate (keep soil consistently moist)
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