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Stevia
Stevia is said to be 200-300 times sweeter than sugar, so a little goes a long way! Unlike table sugar, Stevia has no carbohydrates or calories. Its green leaves are relatively small, serrated, and elongated, growing along a stem.
Category
Days to Sprout
Taste It for
Temprature
Germination
Pollination
Prunning
Plant Health
Support
Harvest
Herbs
14-21
24weeks
Remove leaves with brown spots if they appear. Check the roots monthly and trim any that are brown or extending past the yPod.
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Harvesting frequently helps prolong the plant’s life. Pinch off individual leaves, or use clean shears to cut stems above growth nodes. Once the plant reaches 8 inches tall, you can begin trimming larger, outer leaves. Leave ⅓ of the plant if you want it to keep growing.
Origin
Native to Paraguay, Stevia has long been used as an herbal sweetener. The Guarani people used Stevia in hot maté to cut the bitter flavor as early as 500 AD.
Qualities
Stevia is said to be 200-300 times sweeter than sugar, so a little goes a long way! Unlike table sugar, Stevia has no carbohydrates or calories. Its green leaves are relatively small, serrated, and elongated, growing along a stem.