Stevia 'Candy' syn. Sugar Plant

Grow your own Stevia to avoid the processing that occurs when you buy this natural sweetener at the shops. A natural alternative to synthetic and processed sugars, Stevia is not a new plant having been grown by Brazilian and Paraguayan tribes for centuries. Undoubtedly a better alternative to refined sugars, the leaves of Stevia can be used fresh or dry to grind and use as a powder throughout the year. Cool autumn temperatures enhance its flavour so harvest the plant as late as possible for drying, but before any likelihood of frost as it is extremely frost sensitive. Sweet herb (ka'a he'ˆ) 'Candy' grows extra large leaves, doubling your harvest with every snip. Stevia is 200-300 times sweeter than sucrose, with no calorific value and an extremely low glycemic index.