Grow Your Own Sweetness with Stevia Plants
Imagine fresh, naturally sweet leaves right from your garden. With our stevia plant, this dream becomes a reality. These well-rooted starter plants arrive at 4-6 inches tall, ready to thrive in your outdoor garden, containers, or indoor herb garden. This hardy herb is known for its delightfully sweet leaves, making it a healthy alternative to traditional sweeteners.
Our stevia seedlings are easy to grow and maintain, even for beginner gardeners. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting, you’ll appreciate the simplicity and reward of growing your own natural sweetener. Consider planting alongside other herbs like thyme, rosemary, or oregano for a complete culinary garden.
Key Benefits of Growing Stevia:
- Natural Sweetener: Enjoy a healthy alternative to sugar and artificial sweeteners.
- Easy to Grow: Perfect for gardens, containers, and indoor herb gardens.
- Versatile Use: Use fresh or dried leaves to sweeten beverages and recipes.
- Attractive Plant: Adds beauty to your garden with its lush green foliage.
- Sustainable Choice: Reduce your reliance on processed sugars.
This versatile plant grows to a mature height of 1-3 feet and prefers full sun to partial shade. While it thrives in USDA growing zones 8-11, it can also be grown as an annual in cooler climates. Consider companion planting with vegetables like tomatoes or peppers for a flourishing garden.
Frequently Asked Questions About Stevia Plants:
- How tall will my stevia plant get? When fully mature, your stevia plant will typically grow to be between 1 and 3 feet tall.
- What kind of sunlight does stevia need? Stevia plants thrive in full sun to partial shade. Aim for at least 6 hours of sunlight per day for optimal growth.
- Can I grow stevia indoors? Yes, stevia can be grown indoors! Ensure it receives plenty of light, either through a sunny window or with the help of a grow light.
- How often should I water my stevia plant? Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Check the soil moisture before watering.
- What USDA zones are best for stevia plant? Stevia thrives in USDA zones 8-11. However, it can be grown as an annual in cooler climates with proper care.
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