Stevia
(Stevia rebaudiana)
Incredibly sweet leaves are an herbal alternative to sugar.
Use fresh, dried, powdered, or as a liquid to sweeten a variety of foods and beverages. Bushy, high yielding plants. Do not transplant outdoors until low temperatures are above 45 F/7 C. Medicinal: Plaque retardant and tooth decay inhibitor. 100-120 days to harvest when started indoors. Hardiness zones: 9-11.
Plant Cycle: (TP) Days to Maturity or Bloom: 100-120 days to harvest when started indoors.
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