What is the local name for stevia plant?
Candy Leaf
Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni) Bertoni
| Family Name: | Asteraceae (Compositae) |
| Synonyms: | Eupatorium rebaudianum |
| Common Name: | Candy Leaf, Sugar Leaf, Sweet Herb of Paraguay, Sweet Honey Leaf, Stevia, 甜菊, 甜叶菊 |
Can I grow my own stevia plant?
This sweet, low-calorie herb grows well in-ground but is also a splendid container plant. Space stevia plants 18 inches apart or plant them in 12-inch containers. Grow this sun-loving plant in an area that gets plenty of light and has rich, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.7 to 7.2.
How long does it take to grow a stevia plant?
about 40 days
Stevia is ready to harvest about 40 days after transplanting. It is best just before flowers form. Stevia leaves are sweeter than the stem so usually only the leaves are used. They may be used fresh to flavor drinks or used as a garnish
Where do you get stevia from?
Stevia sweeteners are derived from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni) plant, an herbal shrub native to South America. The stevia plant has been used for food and medicinal purposes for hundreds of years, and its leaves and crude extracts have been sold as a dietary supplement
Is stevia easy to grow?
Stevia is an easy-to-grow herb that is hardy zones 8-11 and will be happy in a container, making it easy to bring it indoors for the winter in cold climates. Provide full sun, well-drained soil and even moisture until the plant is fully established. Once it is, stevia is a low maintenance plant
Where to buy stevia plants in Namibia??
It is available at the Superspar Maerua Mall in Windoek.