{"product_id":"250-stevia-sweetleaf-herb-seeds-for-planting-natural-sugar-plant-stevia-rebaudiana","title":"250 Stevia Sweetleaf Herb Seeds for Planting - Natural Sugar Plant, Stevia rebaudiana","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow your own natural sweetener with these 250 Stevia Sweetleaf (Stevia rebaudiana) herb seeds! Stevia is a perennial herb native to South America, prized for its incredibly sweet leaves that contain natural compounds called steviol glycosides. These leaves can be used fresh, dried, or powdered as a calorie-free, zero-glycemic-index alternative to sugar, perfect for teas, baking, and beverages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Growing Information:**\u003cbr\u003e\n- **USDA Zones:** Typically grown as an annual in zones 9-11. In cooler climates (zones 3-8), it can be grown as a tender annual during the warm summer months or overwintered indoors.\u003cbr\u003e\n- **Light Requirements:** Prefers full sun to partial shade. At least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily is ideal for optimal leaf production and sweetness.\u003cbr\u003e\n- **Water Requirements:** Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained. Water regularly, especially during dry spells, but avoid waterlogging. Stevia prefers moderate humidity.\u003cbr\u003e\n- **Germination:** Seeds are small and can be slow to germinate. For best results, start indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Surface sow or lightly cover with soil, as seeds need light to germinate. Maintain a warm soil temperature (70-75°F). Transplant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed.\u003cbr\u003e\n- **Plant Size:** Mature plants typically reach 1-2 feet in height and width, with small white flowers if allowed to bloom.\u003cbr\u003e\n- **Harvesting:** Leaves are sweetest just before flowering. Harvest leaves as needed throughout the growing season. For a larger harvest, cut stems back in mid-summer to encourage bushier growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Note:** Seeds are for planting purposes. Results may vary based on growing conditions. This listing is for 250 Stevia Sweetleaf seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"8 Store Seeds Sejahtera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44047672279137,"sku":"seed - Stevia Seeds-28","price":14.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/0796\/7073\/files\/download_667093bd-e3fd-4099-ab5f-16117401ba5b.jpg?v=1776816913","url":"https:\/\/8storeseedsejahtera.store\/products\/250-stevia-sweetleaf-herb-seeds-for-planting-natural-sugar-plant-stevia-rebaudiana","provider":"8 Store Seeds Sejahtera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}