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Stevia Sweetleaf: A Perfect Addition to Your Herb Garden
Stevia Sweetleaf is an excellent perennial for your herb garden, suitable for USDA Zones 9 - 10 or as an indoor plant. This 24-inch plant is widely known as a natural sugar substitute.
You can directly add Stevia leaves to hot drinks or make a refreshing tea. Just 3 tablespoons of fresh leaves or 1 teaspoon of powder can replace 1 cup of sugar. Stevia herb not only sweetens drinks but does so with no calories, no carbohydrates, no tooth decay, and is safe for diabetics.
Stevia grows well in most soil types, but prefers sandy loam or loam rich in organic matter. Sow 10 seeds to ensure you get a full, healthy plant for your herb garden.