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.
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 |