Stevia (Pelleted Seed)

Stevia (Pelleted Seed): Natural Sweetness from Your Garden

Cultivate your own natural sweetener with our Stevia (Pelleted Seed). This sought-after herb is prized for its leaves, which, once dried and processed, offer an intensely sweet alternative to sugar. Imagine sweetening your favorite beverages and desserts with a product reported to be up to 300 times sweeter than traditional sugar!

Originating from Brazil and Paraguay, Stevia is a tender perennial, hardy only in warmer climates (zones 8-10), making it an ideal annual in most regions or a delightful indoor plant. Embrace the natural sweetness that many appreciate as a healthier option. Please note that these seeds are pelleted for easier handling and sowing.

Key Features of Stevia

• Intense Natural Sweetener: Harvest leaves that can be dried and used as a potent sugar substitute.
• Much Sweeter Than Sugar: Stevia powder is reported to be significantly sweeter than traditional sugar.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for sweetening teas, coffees, smoothies, baked goods, and other culinary creations.
• Grown for Its Sweet Leaves: Specifically cultivated for the valuable sweetening properties of its foliage.
• Not Winter-Hardy: Grow as an annual in most climates or enjoy it indoors year-round.
• Pelleted Seeds: Easier to handle and sow, ensuring better spacing and germination.

Growing Stevia from Pelleted Seed

Start your Stevia seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow the pelleted seeds shallowly on the surface of a well-draining seed-starting mix. Do not cover the pellets, as light aids germination.

Maintain a warm soil temperature of 21-24°C (70-75°F) and keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Once seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into individual pots.