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Stevia / Candyleaf (Stevia rebaudiana)

40 SEK

Expected delivery date: 28 February to 07 March.

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Product description

SEEDS (20pcs/bag)

Common names: Stevia, Candyleaf, Sweetleaf, Sugarleaf
Scientific name:
Stevia rebaudiana
Family: Asteraceae

Plant history & use:

Stevia has for centuries been used for its sweetening properties, i.a. in South America to sweeten teas. The plant's sweetness comes from the substances stevioside and rebaudioside and is approximately 200 times sweeter than regular sugar.

The leaves are used either fresh or dried, powdered or in liquid form.

Suitable for sweetening teas and pastries. Or as a snack.

Cultivation:

Stevia is a perennial, heat-loving herb that grows to around 60 cm tall. Grows preferably in bright positions and in moist and well-drained soil. For year-round harvest, the plant is overwintered frost-free.

It is said that you should harvest the leaves early in the morning to obtain the highest possible glycoside content in the leaves.

Sowing:

Sow the seeds on top of moist seed starting soil and lightly press the seeds down against the soil surface. Cover the pot with the seeds with plastic provided with small aerating holes. Keep the soil moist.

Characteristics:

Lifespan: Perennial
Location: Sun
Height: 60 cm
Germination Time: 10-30 days
USDA Zone: 8-11

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