Stevia Seeds for Home Herb Gardens - Grow Sweet Leaf Plants

Breakdown & Highlights

Optimal Stevia for Experienced Growers Grows Well in Warm Climates

Stevia, or Stevia Rebaudiana, is ideal for those with experience in growing herbs. It thrives in warmer climates (zones 8-11) as a tender perennial. For colder zones (7 and below), it’s best treated as an annual or grown indoors with supplemental light and warmth. The compact plant, growing to about 18-30 inches, suits various planting methods, including containers and in-ground plots.

Low Germination Rates but Manageable

Stevia’s natural germination rate is low, approximately 10 to 40%. For successful planting, sow indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost, at a temperature of 75°F. Lightly cover the seeds; light aids in germination. Under ideal conditions, germination occurs in 7-14 days. Each pack contains about 15-20 tiny seeds, so handle with care. Once established, Stevia is easy to grow, low maintenance, and heat-tolerant. It can thrive in poor soil and can be propagated by cuttings.

Sustainable Sweetness

Stevia offers a sustainable, low-carb, all-natural alternative to artificial sweeteners and refined sugar. You can use it fresh, freeze-dried, dried, or extracted. Just a small amount (3-4 teaspoons of finely ground powder) can replace one cup of sugar. For the best taste, harvest leaves before blooming and pinch off flower buds to avoid bitter flavors.

Detailed Growing Instructions

Each seed packet comes with beautiful instructions for growing and germinating Stevia in your home garden. There are also instructions for saving seeds after harvest. This resource makes starting Stevia easy for both beginners and experienced gardeners.

Quality Seeds from a Family Business

Support a small, American, family-owned business dedicated to providing fresh, high-quality, non-hybrid, and non-GMO seeds. Our seeds are tested, open-pollinated, and untreated, ensuring optimal germination. Properly stored, they remain viable for years.