Survival Garden Seeds: Stevia Seed Packet for Planting in Your Home Herb Garden

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• 1. Cultivate Sweetleaf Plants - Stevia, also known as Stevia Rebaudiana, is cultivated for its sweet leaves. It is a tender perennial in warmer climates (Zone 8-11) and must be protected from frost. Consequently, it is commonly grown as an annual or indoors with supplemental light and heat in Zones 7 and cooler. The compact plant grows to about 18-30 inches, making it suitable for containers or an in-ground food plot.
• 2. Low Seed Germination - Stevia has a naturally low germination rate, averaging 10 to 40%. Seeds should be sown indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost at 75° F. They should only be lightly covered, as light helps with germination. Under optimal conditions, germination occurs in 7-14 days. Each pack contains approximately 20-24 tiny seeds, so care must be taken when handling them. Once established, Stevia is easy to grow, low maintenance, heat-tolerant, and can thrive in poor soil. It can also be propagated through cuttings.
• 3. Sustainable Living - Sweetleaf is a low-carb, all-natural alternative to artificial sweeteners and sugar. It can be used fresh, freeze-dried, dried, or turned into an extract. A small amount goes a long way: 3-4 teaspoons of finely ground powder can replace a cup of cane sugar, depending on personal preferences and desired sweetness levels. For the best sweetness and minimal aftertaste, harvest leaves before the plant blooms and remove flower buds to prevent the development of a bitter flavor in the leaves.
• 4. Essential Growing Information - These long-lasting seeds are packaged in an attractive paper packet with instructions for successful cultivation and germination in your home garden. Each package also includes guidance on saving seeds after the harvest. Getting started is easy for both novice and experienced gardeners.
• 5. Small American Family-Owned Business - We are dedicated to consistently providing fresh, high-quality seeds for immediate planting or storage for future growing seasons. We are committed to only selling safe, non-hybrid non-GMO heirloom seeds that are always open-pollinated, untreated, and tested for the best germination rates. If stored properly in a cool dry location, they will remain viable for years.