GREEN WORLD STEVIA REBAUDIANA al (200 )

• About this item Stevia is a sweetener and sugar substitute extracted from the leaves of the species Stevia rebaudiana. 200 PACK HIGH GERMINATION AND GOOD QUALITY .

Stevia is a tender perennial native to parts of Brazil and Paraguay that favors humid, wet environments, although the root does not tolerate standing water. Stevia is widely grown for its sweet leaves, which are the source of sweetener products known generically as stevia and sold under various trade names. Germination : 30%-40%40% Common name(s): Candyleaf, sweet leaf or sugar leaf Flower colours: White Bloom time: Mid-Autumn Max reacahble height: 1 to 2 feet Difficulty to grow:: MediumDifficulty to grow:: Medium ing and care It would be difficult, at best, to start a stevia patch from scratch that is, by ing . Stevia can be started from seed indoors in late winter. The stevia need sunlight for the germination process. Germination is best at 70 to 75 degrees F. Seedlings should emerge in 7 to 21 days. When seedlings are large enough to handle, you can trans them into 3-inch diameter pots. Even if you could get them to germinate, results might well prove disappointing, since stevioside levels can vary greatly in s grown from seed. Sunlight: Full Sun Soil: Well drained soil Water: Medium Temperature: 20 to 30 degrees C Fertilizer: Apply any FERTILIZER Caring for Stevia Rebaudiana Stevia s do best in a rich, loamy soil — the same kind in which common garden-variety s thrive. Since the feeder roots tend to be quite near the surface, it is a good idea to add compost for extra ents if the soil in your area is sandy. Avoid excess watering and cold. Frequent light watering is recommended during the summer months. Adding a layer of compost or your favorite mulch around each stevia will help keep the shallow feeder roots from drying out. Keep the soil evenly moist. If you find pests, spray with a mild insecticide.