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Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
Paraguay and Brazil
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
White
Bloom Season
Late summer to fall
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
About Candy Stevia Seeds
Stevia rebaudiana
Planting Stevia
Plant Spacing
18"
Hardiness Zones
10, 11, 12, 13
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
⅛" or barely cover
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows 6–9 plants |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 20"–24" |
| Seed Depth | ⅛" or barely cover |
| Seed Spacing | 18" |
| Thinning | Not required |
| Germination | 7–21 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date. Optimal soil temperature is 70°–75°F. |
| Direct Sow | Not recommended. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Best flavor (highest stevioside content) is right before the plant flowers. Harvest in the morning after dew has dried. The entire plant can be cut or pick individual leaves or branches at any growth stage. To allow growth to continue, never remove more than ⅓ of the plant at a time. In very mild climates, plant may re-grow after cutting back to 4"–6" above the base. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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