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How to grow Stevia plant growing and care: Warm climate
What is the best way to start growing? Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction? No
Difficulties or problems when growing: ?
Planting season: Spring as annual, all year as perrenial
Pests and diseases: Aphids
Pruning season: All year
How to prune: Trim the blossom and dead leaves
Size of the plant? 30-70 cm, 12-28 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition: Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement: Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing: Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant? No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers: Yes
Blooming information Bloom season: Spring / Summer
General information about the flower Small white flower grow in the top of the stems in groups
Thinning the bloom: Recommend to thinning unless there is need in the seeds
Pollination is done by: Bees
Edible leaves Leaves harvesting season: All year
How to harvest the leaves? After the plant establish possible to take the leaves with the branches
Information about leaves: Leaves edible green, oval to linear shape with serrated edges
Uses of Stevia plant leaves: Beverage, sweetener
Scientific name: Stevia rebaudiana
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