Want to grow your own natural sweetener? Our Stevia Seeds are perfect for cultivating your own Stevia Sugar at home! Each pack contains 20+ seeds and comes with comprehensive growing instructions, all with FREE POSTAGE Australia wide.
 
Growing Stevia in Australia
 
Stevia, a natural sweetener 250-300 times sweeter than sugar, is native to the tropical regions of Paraguay and related to sunflowers and chrysanthemums. It has a long history of use by the Guaraní people for over 1500 years as both a medicine and a sweetener.
 
 
Here's how to grow your own Stevia:
 
Step 1: Sowing Your Seeds Sow 3-4 stevia seeds about 3mm deep into individual small pots filled with a mix of moist soil and sand. Place your pots in a bright, sunny spot. In Australia, it's best to sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost in your region.
 
Step 2: Germination & Care Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Stevia seeds need warmth to germinate, so maintain temperatures above 10°C. If your indoor temperatures are consistently below this, consider using a heat mat. You should see seedlings emerge within 2-4 weeks.
 
Step 3: Transplanting Seedlings Once your seedlings have sprouted, either thin them out by removing the weaker ones or carefully transplant each seedling into its own pot. Wait until your seedlings are 7-8 weeks old and all risk of frost has passed before transplanting them outdoors. Stevia can be grown directly in the ground or in pots. If you live in a colder Australian region, growing in pots allows you to easily move your plants indoors to protect them from frost during winter.
 
Step 4: Harvesting Your Stevia In warm, sunny Australian conditions, your stevia plants can be ready for harvest within 5-6 months. In cooler climates, it may take a little longer.
 
 
Plant Size:
Height: Up to 1.2 metres (4 feet)
Width: Up to 0.5 metres (2 feet)
 
Happy growing!