Stevia Seeds

$400
Flower Seeds

Average Seed Count: 15

The Candy Stevia is a delicious natural sugar-free sweetener as its small leaves are 30 times sweeter than regular sugar. Once dried, each Candy plant can yield up to 1/2 pound of sweet leaves. Harvest this Stevia for fresh use or dried and grounded into powder. Stevia by nature has low germination rates. 60% is normal.

Stevia rebaudiana

Details:

  • Life Cycle:
  • Days to Maturity: 100-120
  • Light: Full Sun and Part Shade
  • Plant Spacing: 12"
  • Plant Height: 18-30"

Sowing Info:

  • Seed Depth: 1/8"
  • Days to Germination: 7-21 days at 68-75°F (20-24°C)

Growing Info

Transplant (recommended): Seed should be used within 6 months of purchase. Store seed in a cool, dry location for best germination. Sow seeds shallowly 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Do not over-water. Transplant to cell flats when seedlings are large enough to handle. For bushier plants, pinch back growing tips every few weeks for the first 1-2 months. After the last frost, transplant outside 12" apart. Stevia will not tolerate temperatures below 45°F (7°C). Stevia is an ideal plant to grow in containers as a houseplant or on the patio. For container growing, choose a pot that is at least 14" across and provide soil that is well drained. Keep evenly moist.