Stevia 'Candy' syn. Sugar Plant
Stevia rebaudiana var. Bertoni 'Candy'Over 200 times sweeter than sucrose, grow your own natural sweetener at home. Undoubtedly a better alternative to refined sugars, the leaves of Stevia can be used fresh or dry and grind to use as a powder throughout the year. Cool autumn temperatures enhance its flavour so harvest as late as possible for drying, but before any likelihood of frost as it is extremely frost sensitive and this will ruin your harvest
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Stevia 'Candy' syn. Sugar Plant
Sow seeds in punnets or trays for transplanting when the weather is favourable. As a guide, sow seeds 6-8 weeks before the last frost to be ready for transplanting in spring. Sow on the soil surface and mist regularly. Do not allow seeds to dry out. Seeds should germinate in 14-21 days at 20-24 degrees C. Once plants have established several sets of true leaves, harden off before planting in full sun or part shade in a soil enriched with compost and manure. In pots use a premium potting mix. Minimise root disturbance at transplanting. Mulch to conserve moisture and water regularly. Tip prune to encourage compact, bushy growth. Harvest before flowering in summer and dry leaves for use throughout the cooler months. Leaves can be made into a syrup or dried and used as a powder. Protect from frost.
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The number of growing weeks required to reach harvest stage. Of particular importance for Cool climate gardeners.
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