Stevia rebaudiana SWEET LEAF (plant)

Stevia, also called sugar leaf, is an exotic perennial variety from Central America.
This sweetening herb is part of the Asteraceae family.
It is especially publicized because its leaves which contain an intense natural sweetener.

Native to tropical regions of America, it grows wild in meadows or mountain ranges, in a semi-arid climate.

The Guarani tribe uses it as a sweetener in their ethnic drinks.
The Stevioside contained in its leaves gives a very sweet sensation in the mouth.
The extract from its leaves has very few calories.

Stevia, plant 7 to 25 cm high, delivered in a plug, with beautiful roots.
Upon receipt, transplant it into a 3 liter pot with good garden center soil.
Water well when planting then place it in a shaded place to acclimatize it to its new environment.

It is also possible to plant Stevia rebaudiana directly in the ground in a location without too much sun.
It will be necessary to bring it in before the winter period, because this variety is frost-prone.

• Easy to grow.
• White flowers at the end of the year.
• Grows relatively quickly and produces lots of leaves.
• Very pleasant smell.

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