West Coast Seeds - Stevia Sugar Plant Certified Organic Seeds

Stevia Sugar Plant is a naturally sweet herb grown for its intensely flavoured leaves, which can be used fresh or dried as a plant-based sweetener. Native to South America, Stevia produces attractive green foliage that can be harvested throughout the growing season. Grow it in the garden or in containers, then use the leaves to add sweetness to teas, beverages, desserts, and other recipes.

Why you’ll love it:

• Leaves provide an intensely sweet, naturally occurring flavour
• Can be enjoyed fresh or dried for later use
• Excellent for sweetening teas and other beverages
• Suitable for garden beds and containers
• Can be brought indoors to extend the growing season
• Certified organic seed

Growing Information:

• Botanical Name: Stevia rebaudiana
• Plant Type: Tender perennial, typically grown as an annual in colder climates
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained soil
• Water Requirements: Keep evenly moist without waterlogging
• Growing Location: Suitable for garden beds and containers
• Harvest: Pick leaves as needed throughout the growing season

Seed Details:

• Seed Type: Certified organic
• Special Characteristics: Intensely sweet edible foliage that can be used fresh or dried
• Container Friendly: Yes

Suggested Uses:
Start Stevia indoors and transplant outside once the danger of frost has passed and temperatures are reliably warm. Grow in a sunny garden location or container and harvest individual leaves as needed. Fresh leaves can be steeped with tea or added to beverages, while harvested leaves can also be dried and crushed for use as a naturally sweet herb. Container-grown plants can be moved indoors before frost to extend their growing season.

Seed packet includes planting instructions. Results may vary based on growing conditions.