3 Stevia rebaudiana AB plants

In pots, tubs or gardens, Stevia plants have light-green leaves with slightly serrated edges. Once fully grown and in the ground, plants can reach up to 70 cm in height. This plant is known for its sweetening properties, and is also a powerful medicinal plant.

How to grow Stevia

Plants are transplanted to the ground from mid-May, once the last frosts have passed and the soil has warmed up.

Stevia is a perennial plant that needs well-drained, moist, rich soil to develop properly. It thrives in all types of soil. Transplant Stevia plants in the open ground, in a sunny spot, burying them up to the first leaves, keeping a distance of 30 cm in all directions. When planting, water abundantly, then mulch to keep the soil moist. Regular watering is recommended throughout the plant's growth.

For further information, consult the planting guide.

When, how and where to harvest Stevia?

Stevia can be harvested from July to November when grown in the garden or in pots all year round. Pick the leaves as needed. However, it's best to harvest only once, in late summer, when the flower buds appear, as this is when the stevioside concentration is at its highest.

Cut the stems 10 cm from the base, gather them into a bunch and hang them upside down in a well-ventilated, dark place. Once dry, remove the leaves and store in an airtight jar.

Stevia: a sweet-tasting medicinal plant

Stevia has many virtues: anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antioxidant... but the "sweet plant" is above all an incredible alternative to one of the world's most widespread drugs: sugar. Its use prevents many of the ailments associated with refined sugar consumption: it promotes insulin production. As an antibacterial agent, it prevents the formation of cavities and dental plaque. It also protects the heart and blood vessels, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

This new medicinal plant was featured in the "Cultivons-nous" campaign in 2022. For more information on its uses and transformations, see all our articles on www.blog.kokopelli-semences.fr/cvn.

For therapeutic use, please follow the dosage instructions and ask about any contraindications.

Shipping and delivery of Stevia plants

• Orders are dispatched Monday to Thursday.
• Shipment to mainland France only.
• Shipping cartons designed for optimal plant protection.
• Free shipping does not apply to plants.