Re: Germinating Stevia seed
>I was wondering if anyone has successfully germinated stevia (Stevia
>rebaudiana) from seed and can give me some advice. The instructions I
>received says: "requires 80-85 degree soil to germinate. Sow seed on surface
>and press in. Germinates in 1-2 weeks."
Hi Joan,
I have been growing stevia for a year now and have been unsuccessful in
starting it from the seed I collected. Everything I've read says how low
and irregular the germinaton rate is. Staring from cuttings or division is
much easier, however you have to have a plant first, I realize.
> I am also looking for information on what kind of soil stevia prefers.
>Thanks........Joan
Stevia grows well in ordinary garden soil outdoors for me. It likes lots of
sun and water. Prune it often to keep it bushy, otherwise there is a
tendency to legginess. In pots, I use a soil mix of equal amounts of coir
fiber and potting soil, and about a third vermiculite and a little perlite.
It's growing like crazy right now in a cool greenhouse. I just took
cuttings to root for Spring planting.
Cindy in TX.
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