Stevia Sugar Love
Stevia rebaudiana.
Stevia is a popular herb hailing from South America. Quickly gaining worldwide popularity in recent year, the extracts of this sweet herb is said to be up to 300 times sweeter than sugar. Sugar Love is an excellent garden performer. Its basal branching and uniformity are unmatched meaning it has outstanding pot performance. It also does well in garden borders. The deep green leaves are speckled with small white flowers in the summer months. Sugar love can be used both dry and fresh. Heat lover.
| Maturity | 100 - 120 days |
|---|---|
| Height | 18 - 30" (46 - 76 cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30 cm) |
| Light | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil | Fertile, well-draining soil |
| pH Range | 6.7 to 7.2 |
| Watering | Keep soil evenly moist |
| Fertilizing | Avoid nitrogen rich fertilizers |
| Nutrients Required | Nitrogen = low, Phosphorus = moderate, Potassium = moderate |