Stevia - Herbs
kr73 (Stevia rebaudiana)
Stevia is 30 times sweeter than beet sugar. It germinates within 2-3 weeks at 20°C and 16 hours of light. Prefers warm but not too hot locations and soil rich in nutrients. Pinching back promotes compact growth.
Stevia is 30 times sweeter than beet sugar. It germinates within 2-3 weeks at 20°C and 16 hours of light. Prefers warm but not too hot locations and soil rich in nutrients. Pinching back promotes compact growth.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Lifespan | perennial, but not frost hardy |
|---|---|
| Temperature requirements | low |
| Stevia rebaudiana | |
| Nutrient requirements | low |
| Seed spacing in the row | 20-40 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 40-60 cm |
| Sowing depth | 0 cm |