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- Stevia (scientific name: Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni) Hemsl.) is a perennial herb of the Compositae family and the genus Stevia. Plant height 1-1.3 meters. The root tips are hypertrophy, 50-60 pieces, up to 25 cm in length. Flowering from July to September, fruiting from September to November.
- Stevia likes to grow in a warm and humid environment, but it can also tolerate a low temperature of -5°C. When the temperature is 20-30°C, it is most suitable for stem and leaf growth. Stevia is a short-day plant that is sensitive to light. Stevia has a shallow root system and poor drought resistance. Strong in short days. Stevia is a short-day plant that is sensitive to light, and its best growth period is 100-120 days.
- The main ingredient in dried stevia leaves is steviol glycosides, which not only have high sweetness and low calories, but also have certain pharmacological effects. Stevia mainly has the effects of treating diabetes, controlling blood sugar, lowering blood pressure, anti-tumor, anti-diarrhea, improving immunity, promoting metabolism, etc. It has a good effect on controlling obesity, regulating gastric acid, and restoring nerve fatigue.
- USDA Zones 9 - 13 or indoors.
- Each packet contains 800 seeds
