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Stevia

🌿 Herb
Hardiness Zones 8a to 11b
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📖 About This Plant

Natural zero-calorie sweetener herb 200-300 times sweeter than sugar. Chew a single fresh leaf for an intense burst of sweetness. Easy to grow and rewarding for health-conscious gardeners.

📊 Quick Facts

Sun
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Season
Spring (after last frost)
Harvest
60-80 days

🌱 Care Tips

Start indoors early. Needs warmth — treat as annual above zone 8. Dry leaves and crumble for homemade sweetener. Pinch flowers to maintain leaf production.

🤝 Companion Plants

These plants grow well alongside Stevia:

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