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Stevia Sweet Leaf

Stevia Sweet Leaf

  • Features: Called sweet leaf for the very sweet taste of its leaves. Leaves are 20-30 times sweeter than sugar cane. An herb member of the chrysanthemum family that is native to parts of Brazil, where it grows wild as a small shrub.
  • Light: Plant in full sun.
  • Soil and water: Light, well drained soil. Soak when soil dries out.
  • Spacing: Space 45cm (18") apart.
  • Height: Grows 30cm (12") in height.
  • Growing tips: Wait until after all danger of frost is passed before planting.
  • Garden use: Containers, herb and flower beds.
  • Culinary use: Use the fresh leaves during the growing season to sweeten tea. The sweetness in the leaves is approximately one-fourth as concentrated as the white, powdered stevia that you buy. When sweetening with powdered leaves, use about 1/8 teaspoon of dried stevia to equal the sweetness of 1 teaspoon of sugar.
The leaves should be harvested early in the morning and dried in the full sun. When crispy dry, store in a plastic bag. Break the leaf with your hands or put them a blender to make powder.

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