stevia, sugarleaf

A fantastic, natural, sugar substitute that is safe for sugar restricted diets, yet its leaves taste 25 times sweeter. This culinary, annual herb is often dried and used in baking, jams, jellies, hot and cold drinks. Use sparingly, a little goes a long way! Bring indoors over winter. Part of the Angelo’s Farm Market herbs collection that were specifically selected for home growers to be productive, disease resistant, and flavorful.

Plant in sunny, well-drained, nutrient rich soil or containers amended with organic matter like Petitti Planting Mix. Water well after planting; maintain 1” of water once a week throughout the growing season. Feed with a slow release fertilizer, Osmocote® or Garden-tone®. Follow label instructions. Mulch 2″ to suppress weeds, retain moisture and protect against extremes of soil temperature. Harvest 1/3 of the new, tender foliage in the morning. Dry or freeze extra for future use.