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Stevia Seeds – Natural Sweetener Plant

Name: Stevia Seeds - Natural Sweetener Plant
SKU: 62718
Availability: InStock

₹110.00

Want to grow your own sweetener? Stevia is the plant. Native to Paraguay and Brazil. The leaves have this natural stuff that is 300 times sweeter than sugar. One leaf sweetens your whole tea.

The plant is bushy and can reach 1 to 2 feet in height. It has slender, oblong leaves and floppy stems that produce small white flowers with purple accents.

Once established, stevia is surprisingly easy to care for. It thrives in well-drained soil and full sun with consistent moisture.

You can use the leaves fresh or dried. Dried leaves can be stored for years and ground into a sweet powder. Enjoy a natural sweetener you have grown yourself

Category: Herb seeds

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Stevia rebaudiana : Key Features
Feature	Description
Scientific Name	Stevia rebaudiana. Belongs to the Asteraceae (sunflower) family.
Origin	Native to the warm, humid highlands of Paraguay and Brazil.
Sweetness	Leaves contain steviol glycosides, which are 200-300 times sweeter than sugar.
Plant Type	Tender perennial. Grown as an annual in colder climates.
Mature Height	1 to 2 feet tall, with a similar spread.
Sunlight	Full sun, 6-8 hours per day.
Soil	Sandy loam, Well-drained. Does not tolerate wet feet.
Germination	Slow, typically 7-21 days. Seeds need light to germinate.

Important Growing Tips

Don’t bury seeds deep. They won’t grow if you cover them completely. Light is what they want. Be patient too. Germination is super slow and spotty.
Seeds are tricky. Many won’t sprout at all. Start with lots of seeds because many won’t sprout.
Harvest the leaves before flowers open. That is when leaves are sweetest. If you see flower buds, pinch them off. This keeps the plant producing sweet leaves longer.