http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?IOMUB The Cultivation of Stevia, "Nature's Sweetener" The stevia plant belongs to the Compositae (sunflower family of plants). Centuries ago, Natives of Paraguay used the leaves of this small, herbaceous, semi-bushy, perennial shrub to sweeten their bitter drinks. This plant appears to have some potential. I must grow it next year.
i tried it this year. wasn't able to get it planted outside due to too much rain and i wanted to keep it as a houseplant anyway (not a perennial here). it didn't last long...it needs a fair amount of moisture... i may try it again next year though...i would LOVE to use it as a sweetener!
http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?MWNBW 12 August 2007 Stevia Seedlings (Stevia rebaudiana) Twelve plants ere received from Richters. They were ordered on 7 August and received on 12 August 2008. The cultivars were planted in pots, since our season is advanced.
