Basics

Ease of Growing
Moderate
Grown as
Perennial
Growing Habit
-
Hardiness
Tender

Hardy to 10˚ F.

Crops
Spring Transplant, Summer
Growing Season
Short, Long
Cultivar Type
-
Growing Conditions
Warm, Hot

Grows well in pots or rich garden soil, in full sun to part shade, humidity, and with plenty of water.

Outdoor Growing Temp
65°F - 90°F
Min Outdoor Soil Temp
80°F

Stevia germinates best at 80 - 85˚ F. It may be best to start it in a greenhouse or on a heat mat to achieve this required temperature.

Start Indoors
Yes
Start Outdoors
Yes
Light
Part shade (Warm, Hot)

Grows best in full sun, although it will tolerate part shade.

Water
Moderate

Stevia does not like to dry out, but also dislikes standing water which encourages rot and disease.

Feeder
Moderate

Stevia needs a good feed of phosphorus and potassium, and does not benefit from a high-nitrogen fertilizer (it grows quickly, but the flavor isn't as strong).

Suitability
High heat, Partial shade, Needs summer shade
Small Gardens?
Yes
Containers?
Yes

Stevia grows best in zones 9 and 10. If you live elsewhere, growing Stevia in a container may be the only practical way to grow it.

Grow one plant in a 14" container placed in an area that gets at least 8 hours of sunlight in the day. Keep soil moist, but do not over-water. Bring container inside for cold nights or in the winter.

Attracts beneficial insects?
No
Color
-
Fruit Size
- "
Plant Height
18.0 - 24.0"
Plant Diameter
12.0 - 24.0"
Hardiness Zone
9-14
Disease Resistance
-
Taste Profile

Sweeter than sugar!

Rotation Group
Perennial