Description
Also known as “sweet leaf” or “sweet herb”, stevia has zero calories and no impact on blood glucose levels, but is 30x sweeter than sugar. It is native to the altitudes of Paraguay and Brazil in South America, and has been used as a sweetener for hundreds of years. Traditionally, it was used to sweeten teas, and for its medicinal properties. Refined stevia products are available for a more standardized sugar substitute, but with a little creativity, you can use dried leaves or extracts in many different recipes.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile
• Fertilize: Organic only
• Water: Keep consistently moist
• Spacing: 36″
• Height: 12-20″
• Width: 6 – 8″
• Exposure: Full Sun