Stevia Sweetleaf Seeds

Stevia Sweetleaf Seeds (Stevia Rebaudiana), 10 seeds per packageIt is said the Stevia leaves are 30 times sweeter than sugar. Single plant yields approximately 1/2 lb of dried leaf. All parts of the plant are sweet, but pick the herbs short-stemmed leaves for fresh use. Leaves can be sun-dried, powdered and stored in an airtight container for future use. Start Stevia seeds and grow this well-known culinary herb.  The leaves can be applied directly into drinks or made into tea. The Stevia leaves can be used in recipes that call for green Stevia powder. For sweetness, approx. 3 tablespoons fresh leaves or 1 teaspoon powder equals 1 cup of sugar.Season: PerennialUSDA Zones: 9 - 10Height: 12 inchesBloom Season: Can bloom year roundBloom Color: WhiteEnvironment: Partial shadeSoil Type: Moist, well-drained, pH 6.1 to 6.5Temperature: 68 - 75FAverage Germ Time: 7 - 14 daysLight Required: YesDepth: Press seed onto surface of soil, cover lightly with peat mossMoisture: Keep lightly moist until g