Stevia

120 days. Stevia rebaudiana. Perennial. A herb used as a sweetener. Stevioside is 300 times sweeter than sugar but without the calories. It can be used in place of sugar in drinks, baked goods, desserts, preserves, etc. Also plaque retardant and tooth decay inhibitor. A variety from South America. Plant Height: 24" tall. pk/25

Sunlight: Partial Shade

Planting Instructions: Seeds are expensive and need light to germinate. Do not cover with seed starting material. Just sprinkle the seeds on top. Germination is slow and erratic. Use lightweight sterilized seed starting material as seeds are very tiny. Keep soil damp but not soggy or seeds may rot. Maintain heat at 77 degrees F or higher to speed up germination. Bottom heat may speed up germination. Must be brought indoors during winter.

Soil Facts: Requires a well prepared soil. Use general purpose fertilizer when preparing soil.

Germination: 12-18 days

Tips: Use Herbs Alive and RootBlast for larger plants and higher yields.

HB141-25

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