How to Grow Stevia
- Introduction
- How to Start Your Own Stevia Patch
- The Care and Feeding of Stevia
- Gathering autumn stevia leaves
- Unlocking the sweetness in your harvest
- Growing stevia without land
- Sources for mail-order stevia plants
Introduction
You need not be a South American planter to be a successful stevia grower. While the herb’s native locale may make it appear somewhat exotic, it has proved to be quite adaptable and capable of being cultivated in climate zones as diverse as Florida and southern Canada.
True, home-grown stevia may lack the potency of refined white stevia extract; whole stevioside content generally ranges from 81 to 91 percent, as compared to a leaf level of approximately 12 percent. But it can provide you with a quantity of freshly harvested stevia ‘tea leaves’ to augment your supply of commercial stevia sweeteners.
Organic gardeners in particular should find stevia an ideal addition to their yield. Though nontoxic, stevia plants have been found to have insect-repelling tendencies. Their very sweetness, in fact, may be a kind of natural defense mechanism against aphids and other bugs that find it not to their taste. Perhaps that’s why crop-devouring grasshoppers have been reported to bypass stevia under cultivation.
Then, too, raising stevia yourself, whether in your back yard or on your balcony, is another positive way you can personally (and quite legally) protest the wrongheaded government policies that have for so long deprived the American people of its benefits — a kind of contemporary Victory Garden.
How to Start Your Own Stevia Patch
It would be difficult, at best, to start a stevia patch from scratch — that is, by planting seeds. Even if you could get them to germinate, results might well prove disappointing, since stevioside levels can vary greatly in plants grown from seed.
The recommended method is rather to buy garden-ready ‘starter’ plants, which given stevia’s ‘growing’ popularity, may well be obtainable from a nursery or herbalist in your area — provided you’re willing to scout around a bit. If you’re not, or are unsuccessful in locating any, there are at least three growers of high-quality stevia who will ship you as many baby plants as you’d like.
Keep in mind that not all stevia plants are created equal in terms of stevioside content, and, hence, sweetness. It’s therefore a good idea to try to determine if the plants you’re buying have been grown from cuttings whose source was high in stevioside.
Because tender young stevia plants are especially sensitive to low temperatures, it’s important that you wait until the danger of frost is past and soil temperatures are well into the 50s and 60s before transplanting them into your garden.
Once you begin, it’s best to plant your stevia in rows 20 to 24 inches apart, leaving about 18 inches between plants. Your plants should grow to a height of about 30 inches and a width of 18 to 24 inches.
The Care and Feeding of Stevia
Stevia plants do best in a rich, loamy soil — the same kind in which common garden-variety plants thrive. Since the feeder roots tend to be quite near the surface, it is a good idea to add compost for extra nutrients if the soil in your area is sandy.
Besides being sensitive to cold during their developmental stage, the roots can also be adversely affected by excessive levels of moisture. So take care not to overwater them and to make sure the soil in which they are planted drains easily and isn’t soggy or subject to flooding or puddling.
Frequent light watering is recommended during the summer months. Adding a layer of compost or your favorite mulch around each stevia plant will help keep the shallow feeder roots from drying out.
Stevia plants respond well to fertilizers with a lower nitrogen content than the fertilizer’s phosphoric acid or potash content. Most organic fertilizers would work well, since they release nitrogen slowly.
Gathering Autumn Stevia Leaves
Harvesting should be done as late as possible, since cool autumn temperatures and shorter days tend to intensify the sweetness of the plants as they evolve into a reproductive state. While exposure to frost is still to be avoided, covering the plants during an early frost can give you the benefit of another few weeks’ growth and more sweetness.
When the time does come to harvest your stevia, the easiest technique is to cut the branches off with pruning shears before stripping the leaves. As an extra bonus, you might also want to clip off the very tips of the stems and add them to your harvest, as they are apt to contain as much stevioside as do the leaves.
If you live in a relatively frost-free climate, your plants may well be able to survive the winter outside, provided you do not cut the branches too short (leaving about 4 inches of stem at the base during pruning). In that case, your most successful harvest will probably come in the second year. Three-year-old plants will not be as productive and, ideally, should be replaced with new cuttings.
In harsher climates, however, it might be a good idea to take cuttings that will form the basis for the next year’s crop. Cuttings need to be rooted before planting, using either commercial rooting hormones or a natural base made from willow tree tips, pulverized onto a slurry in your blender. After dipping the cuttings in such a preparation, they should be planted in a rooting medium for two to three weeks, giving the new root system a chance to form. They should then be potted — preferably in 4.5-inch pots — and placed in the sunniest and least drafty part of your home until the following spring.
Unlocking the Sweetness in Your Harvest
Once all your leaves have been harvested you will need to dry them. This can be accomplished on a screen or net. (For a larger application, an alfalfa or grain drier can be used, but about the only way an average gardener might gain access to such a device is to borrow it from a friendly neighborhood farmer). The drying process is not one that requires excessive heat; more important is good air circulation. On a moderately warm fall day, your stevia crop can be quick dried in the full sun in about 12 hours. (Drying times longer than that will lower the stevioside content of the final product.) A home dehydrator can also be used, although sun drying is the preferred method.
Crushing the dried leaves is the final step in releasing stevia’s sweetening power. This can be done either by hand or, for greater effect, in a coffee grinder or in a special blender for herbs. You can also make your own liquid stevia extract by adding a cup of warm water to 1/4 cup of fresh, finely-crushed stevia leaves. This mixture should set for 24 hours and then be refrigerated.
Growing Stevia Without Land
Just because you live within the confines of an apartment or condominium doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the benefits of stevia farming. This versatile plant can be grown either in pots on your balcony or any sunny spot, or else in a hydroponic unit. Stevia plants also do quite well in “container gardens.” A 10″ to 12″ diameter container filled with a lightweight growing mix is an ideal size for each plant. A little mulch on the top will help retain the moisture in the shallow root zone. A properly fertilized hydroponic unit or container garden can provide you with as much stevia as an outdoor garden, if not more.
Sources for mail-order stevia plants
The Herbal Advantage is a Missouri herb supplier offering 2 1/4″ pot size stevia plants ready for planting in your garden. For information and prices, call 800-753-9929, or write to them at Rte. 3, Box 93, Rogersville, MO 65742
Richter’s Herbs, a Canadian business, offers plants in 2 1/2″ pots via courier to customers in the U.S. and Canada. For information and prices, you can call (905) 640-6677 or fax them at (905) 640-6641 or write them at 357 Highway 47, Goodwood, Ontario L0C-1A0
Well Sweep Herb Farm is another source offering plants in 3″ pots either via mail order or to customers who stop by. It is located at 205 Mt. Bethel Road, Port Murray, NJ 07865 or can be reached at (908) 852-5390
Reprinted from The Stevia Story, copyright 1997 by Donna Gates. Photos courtesy Agriculture Canada.
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Dear Sir
I want to grow stevia for commercial purpose pls guide to how can manage
Our land is in Himatnagar Gujarat India
Regards
Hello, I am an organic grower in North Germany, 140 ha, no livestock. With 2 partners, I intend to start an organic-farming business in Russia, Kaliningrad Oblast, in 2012 we want to start with 400 ha, within 4-5 years we want to come up to 2.000 ha. Stevia: What about growing Organic Stevia in Africa South Sudan ? Climate and soil ok ? Farmland to rent or buy for small money ? Plants avaiable ? Harvest to sell to India ? Please email soon. I want to come to the BioFach Fair on Feb 16th 2012 and look for new contacts and more. Thank you.
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Hi, I am from USA and i have just moved to the Philippines and i am thinking of growing Stevie here can you please tell me the ins and outs of this here in the Philippines . . . I am trying to grow from seeds but haven’t had any luck yet how long dose it take for the seed to break soil . . . One last thing how to get starter plants here . . .
Thank you,
John G. Barresi
in what temparature stevia grownup,what is periad of stevia plant to harwest, where we market it
15 degree – 45 degree ,every 3 months (300 kg dry leaves ) if you sow plants roots,seeds takes 5-6 months,4 times in a year you can harvest,you can sell us.
I am in eldoret how can i grow stevia
Needs to tell me where you r living ?
It is growing at hill where the Temp. is between /below 20 C
i m leave in ahmedabad n i wanna grow the stavia at my farm in village so can any one info me from where i can get the been or baby plant near by ahmedabad????
40000 plant / 1 acre
from mumbai can supply to your place.
i am farmer at Jamnagar dist. have two farm of two acre each.
kindly advise me for following;
[1] from where i can get plats in gujarat or near by and what rate?
[2]growing method and seasons[
[3] cultivation perode , system ,care
[4]product market and price
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please i am very interested in growing stevia. i am a full time farmer in northern nigeria with three climatic changes namely rainy season cold harmattan season and hot season. i need the seeds not the seedlings as it may not be very possible to ship it here due to the distance and other factors for the haulage. please asssist urgently
plants can be shipped as seeds are failure in giving good roots and steviosides.
Medicinal Properties of Stevia
Stevia is versatile herb with incredible sweetness that can be safely used in herbal medicines; tonics for diabetic patients and
also in the daily usage products, Stevia leaves can be used because of its anti-fungal and anti-bacterial property. Mild stevia
leaf tea offers excellent relief for an upset stomach.
A wet Stevia leaf bag provides a cooling effect on eyes (similar to using cucumber). The leaves effectively tighten the skin
and are good for wrinkles. Stevia has proved to give exceptional benefits when used regularly in skin care. It also has a
healing effect on blemishes, wounds, cuts and scratches.
Stevia is helpful in weight and blood pressure management. It has also been reported that stevia lowers incident of colds and
flu.
Commercial Cultivation
You need not be a South American farmer to be a successful Stevia grower. A short day plant, it only researches a height of
45 cm in three months. The concentration of Stevioside in the leaves of Stevia increases when the plants are grown under
long day condition.
Stevia grows best in upland areas in sub-tropical climate. In other places it can be grown as an annual. The plant prefers a
lightly textured, well-drained soil to which organic matter has been added. It needs ample water so that the soil is
consistently moist, but not wet. In hot, sunny climates it will do best in semi-shade. Propagation is from seed sown in spring,
but germination rates can be low-expect half the seeds sown not to germinate. Plant seedlings out once all danger of frost is
over. Leaves are best harvested just before flowering. The plants will also grow from cuttings, which are best taken in late
winter.
The concentration of stevioside in the leaves of Stevia increasing when the plants are grown under long day condition.
While, cultivating stevia on a large scale, it can be grown in well-drained red soil and sandy loam soil. The soil should be in
the pH range of 6.5-7.5. Saline soils should be avoided to cultivate this plant.
Stevia can be successfully cultivated al l around the year all over India expect the areas, which receive snowfall, or
temperatures go below 5 degree celcius in winter. The summer temperatures actually do not affect this plant if the high
summer temperatures have already been factored in the cult ivation practices.
Since seed germination rate is very poor, it is propagated vegetatively. Though stem cuttings are used for vegetative tissue
culture plants have proven to be the best planting material for Stevia. Tissue culture plants of Stevia are genetically pure,
free from pathogens and have excellent vigour. The tissue culture plants can be planted throughout the year, expect during
peak summer. An ideal planting density is 30,000 plants per acre with spacing of 25×40 cm in a raised bed system. The soil
can be enriched with a basal dressing of 25 tons of well rotten farmyard manure/hectare.
Land preparation
Land should be ploughed initially with a disc plough or harrowed to break down the colds. Fine tilth is required. One to two
times ploughing has to be done after harrowing. Around 25 MT of FYM/Ac has to be applied as a basal dressing during the
last ploughing to incorporate the manure with soil.
Soil Type
Stevia requires very good drainage any soil that retain the moisture for very long period of time are unsuitable for Stevia
cultivation and should be religiously avoided. Similarly black cotton soils with very heavy clay content should also be
avoided. It is mandatory that before planting, each and every soil sample should be properly tested and analyzed by an
expert. Red soil and sandy loam with a 6-7 pH are best for the cultivation of Stevia.
Raised bed preparation
Forming raised beds is the most economical way to grow Stevia. The raised bed should be of 15 cm in height and 60 cm in
width. The distance between each plant 23 cm. This would give a plant population of around 30,000 per acre.
Planting
Stevia can be planted in many ways. The types of agronomic practices generally depend on type of soil and climate
conditions. Generally it is advisable to plant minimum of 40,000 plants per acre. Since the economical part is the leaves it is
very important to achieve highest vegetative growth.
Planting Material
There are basically two options for multiplication. The first is the tissue culture and second the stem cutting. Tissue culture
is the best option but many farmers are tempted to try the stem cutting method for multiplication. As per practical
experience, stem cutting is sometimes more expensive to produce than the tissue culture since the success rat e of the stem
cuttings establishment is very low, it takes minimum of 25 weeks for the stem cutting to develop in proper feeding roots for
transplantation (younger stem cuttings transplants have shown more than 50% mortality in first few weeks of transplants in
main field). It is also noticed that Stevioside content of the stem cutting plants is lower by at least cutting plants is lower by
at least 2% points in Indian conditions.
Plant Varieties
There are about 90 varieties of stevia rebaudiana developed all around the world. Basically all these varieties have been
developed for different climate requirements, many times these varieties perform strangely in different climate conditions.
At the end of the day, just like sugarcane, it is the stevioside and rebaudioside content in the Stevia leaves that determine the
price and marketability of Stevia leaves. In many causes in south India it was observes that stevioside content was as low as
3.5%, which was below the minimum market requirement of 9%. Hence it becomes imperative that the grower selects
proper varieties with adequate guarantees from the planting material suppliers about minimum assured stevioside and
rebaudioside contents.
Irrigation
Stevia requires ample supply of good water all year around. As the plant cannot tolerate drought, frequent irrigation is
required Micro sprinklers are the best method of irrigation would not supply the required amount of water at the right time.
So through micro sprinklers, the water can be sprinklers, the water can be sprinkled once in a day in winter and two to four
times in a day in summer depending upon the heat and relative humidity in the air. Watering frequency should be scheduled
so that the plants do no wilt for want of water.
Fertilizer application
The recommended dose of fertilizer is 110:45:45 NPK/ac. This requires 4½ bags of urea, 2 bags of DAP and 2 bags of
Potash. The entire dose of DAP is applied as the basal dressing. The Nitrogen and Potash fertilizer can be split and applied
as 10 doses in every month. Nitrogen application is a must for the production of dry matters.
Plant protection
Organic gardeners in particular should find stevia an ideal addition to their yield. Though nontoxic, stevia plants have been
found to have insect-repelling tendencies. Their very sweetness, in fact, may be a kind of natural defense mechanism against
aphids and other bugs that find it not to their taste. Perhaps that’s why crop-devouring grasshoppers have been reported to
bypass stevia under cultivation. In case any disease symptoms are noticed, spraying of neem oil diluted in water is the best
organic method.
Weeding
Removal of weeds can be done manually. Since the crop is grown in raised beds, intercultural operations are easier by
manual labour.
Maintenance
Stevia plants do best in a rich, loamy soil-the same kind in which common garden-variety plants thrive. Since the feeder
roots tend to be quite near the surface, it is good idea to add compost for extra nutrients if the soil in your area is sandy.
Besides being sensitive to cold during their development stage, the roots can be also be adversely affected by excessive
levels of moisture. So take care not to over-water them and to make sure the soil in which they are planted drains easily and
isn’t soggy or subject to flooding.
Frequent light watering is recommended during the summer months. Adding a layer of compost or your favourite mulch
around each Stevia plant will help keep the shallow feeder roots from drying out.
Stevia plants respond well to fertilizers with lower nitrogen content than the fertilizer’s phosphoric acid or potash content.
Most organic fertilizers would work well, since they release nitrogen slowly.
Flowering of the plant should be avoided. Since Stevia has a significant apical dominance, the plant tends to grow tall and
lanky. Pinching of the apical bud would enhance bushy growth of the plant with side branches.
Harvesting
Depending on climate conditions one can achieve the yields of 2000-4000 Kilos in three to six harvests annually. Another
important aspect of harvesting is the timing of harvest. It should be noted that at no point of time plants should be allowed to
flower since after flowering the Stevioside percentage goes down rapidly and leaves are rendered unmarketable. Leaves are
harvested by plucking in a small quantity, or the entire plant with the side branches is cut leaving 10 to 15 cm from the base.
The first harvesting can be done four to five months after planting. Subsequent harvesting can be done every three months,
for three consecutive years. The sweetener in the leaf is maximum till the plant flowers. Just before flowering, the plant
should be cut completely leaving 10 cm from the ground. The new flush of leaves will sprout from here. The new plant will
be ready for harvest again in three months. The plant yields around 3000 kg of dried leaves from an acre of plantation every
year. Harvesting should be done as late as possible, since cool autumn temperatures and shorter days tend to intensify the
sweetness of the plants as they evolve into a reproductive state.
Unlocking the sweetness in your harvest
Once all leaves have been harvested it’s required to dry them. This can be accomplished on a net. The drying process is not
one that requires excessive heat; more important is good air circulat ion. On a moderately warm fall day, stevia crop can be
quick dried in the full sun in about 12 hours. (Drying times longer than that will lower the stevioside content of the final
product.)
Crushing the dried leaves is the final step in releasing stevia’s sweetening power. The dried leaves are powdered, sieved and
the fine powder is stored in containers. This can be done either by hand or, for greater effect, in a coffee grinder or in a
special blender for herbs.
Fresh Stevia leaves
This form of stevia is the herb in its most natural, unrefined state. A leaf picked from a stevia plant and chewed will impart
an extremely sweet taste sensation reminiscent of licorice that lasts for quite a while. For stevia to have a more practical
application as a tea or sweetener, the leaves must be dried or put through an extraction process, which makes the sweet taste
even more potent.
Dried leaves
For more of the flavour and sweet constituents of the stevia leaf to be released, drying and crushing is necessary. A dried
leaf is considerably sweetener than a fresh one, and is the form of stevia used in brewing herbal tea.
Stevia extracts
The form in which Stevia is primarily used as a sweetener in Japan is that of a white powdered extract. In this form it is
approximately 200 to 300 times sweeter than sugar (by weight). This white powder is an extract of the sweet glycosides
(natural sweetening agents) in the Stevia leaf.
Not all Stevia extract powders are the same. The taste, sweetness and cost of the various white stevia powders will likely
depend on their degree of refinement and the quality of the stevia plant used. Since extracted stevia powder is so intensely
sweet, it is always recommend that it be used by the pinch (or drop if diluted in water). Once mixed, this solution should be
stored in the refrigerator.
Liquid concentrates
These come in several forms. There’s a syrup black liquid (that result from boiling the leaves in water), which can enhance
the flavour of many foods. Steeping stevia leaves in distilled water or a mix of water and grain alcohol makes another type.
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i want to stevia plant please tell me the plant in gujarat
The botanical name is Piqueria trinervia or may be known as Piqueria serrata by nurserymen.
we can supply from mumbai .For one acre 40000 plants is used.one plants cost 2. 20 rupees / plants
we are interested ro buy stevia plants, any body help us to secure, please reply to my email, thanks
warm regards
s.krishnamurthy
bangalore, karnataka, india
email: naidusin@yahoo.com
Dear Sir
Please tell me exactly how many stevia plants you required..?
I can arrange the plants within short period.
with regards
Dineshh,
we want to plant in 5 acers land baby stevia plants. please letus know your price per bay stevia plant. letus know how many baby stevia plants required for 5 acers land. we are bangalore based. cultvation will be made near bangalore, karnataka,INDIA
regards
s.krishnamurthy
BANGALORE, KARNATAKA, INDIA
naisdusin@yahoo.com
2.50 paise per plants
Alam
08976352031
Hello Sir,
We want to cultivate stevia on a large scale .Give me some suggestion regarding the stevia plant.How can we get the stevia seeds or plants. Gives us some details. We are from Andhra Pradesh,Hyderabad is the climate in hyderabad suitable for the cultivation of stevia.
you can read all detail on our website http://www.zerocalories.promarket.in if you want plants for cultivation kindly mail me further.
These plants which are planted on farm grows within 3 months hence you can do 4 harvesting in a year.only once you need to buy a plants
that it will regrow again and again till seven years. Acre/40000 plants required.
I would like to produce Stevia in Portugal.
Would like to know everything:
where to buy plants, how much they cost, what time is going to prepare the ground, which do, how to automate this culture, how many crops a year I have (may be third in South America, here in Portugal I do not know) I’ve seen several versions, I’ve read lots of articles, have micro-climate, with maximum temperatures in the fall of 0 degrees in the winter of -5 to 80 to 10 degrees and average temperatures of 25 degrees until the spring of 25 to 44 degrees in summer.
Soil: schist, slate stone, slough, very fertile, clay (very-heavy clay) and sandy.
I can produce stevia and want to do it this year. I wonder production costs and profitability per hectare (their average). Then I would like to know if it is more profitable to sell the leaves green or after I establish myself as a farmer to make his transformation ….) Question … but I am so convinced by what I read seems interesting to establish myself with stevia and produce farmer.
What do you say?
Sound good?
Catherine P. Castro
Gostaria de produzir Stevia em Portugal.
Gostaria de Saber tudo:
onde se compram as plantas, quanto custam, em que época é vou preparar terreno, o que fazer, como se mecanizar esta cultura, quantas colheitas por ano vou ter (podem ser 3 na américa do Sul, aqui em Portugal, não sei), já vi várias versões, já li imensas artigos, tenho micro clima, com temperaturas máximas no outono de 0 graus no inverno de -5 até 8 a 10 graus e de temperaturas médias de primavera de 25 graus até entre 25 a 44 graus no verão.
Solo: xistoso, com pedras de xisto, lameiro, muito fertil, barro ( muito barro- intenso) e arenoso.
posso produzir stevia e quero fazê-lo ainda este ano. Gostaria de saber custos de produção e rentabilidade por Hectare ( a sua média). Gostaria depois de saber se é mais rentável vender as folhas em verde ou depois de me estabelecer como agricultora fazer eu própria sua tranformação….) tanta pergunta…mas estou convencida pelo que leio que me parece interessante estabelecer-me com agricultora e produzir stevia.
Que me diz?
Parece-lhe bem?
Catarina P. Castro
It is a wonderful thing to see so many people getting interested into Stevia growth and research. As Chef/Research Gardeners, we have just done our first year research into the growth and full utilization of this plant. We had one plant that we quickly split into to two, as simply stated above. We fully utilized the leaves and some of the stems throughout the year for alternative sweetener. In our greenhouse, we were able to allow the two plants to grow until late October in the the Midwest growing regions. That was about almost eight months of successful growth from two substantial plants.
We harvested the seeds and wish to see what activity we can gain from that seed harvest. If it is less than 10% than we will document and take note of what works, and what does not work in the subject environments. There about 2,000 seeds from the two small plants so we have plenty of culture test with modules to work with.
To those of you overseas, we will inquire to make sure that you will be provided with the same research modules and test subjects to work with as well.
I came to this website to learn how to harvest my stevia plants. I am growing 3 plants, in a hydroponic garden (working on a blogspot hydroponically yours) The weather here in FL has just brought us a few cool days, but it will heat up again. I will cut the plants back to 4-5 inches to get another growing season, but right now they are no where near big enough, although it seems like they are trying to flower. I did not see any mention of the flowers.
As a cooperative (Kowaris), we develop KoWORK, a place where member communities can “drop-in, do work and get paid” for stevia post-harvest processing. Products are “greendust, in the raw, no-blend sweetener”, to be used in recipes for food and beverages, cosmetics and health-related, based on training and coaching at Akademi Stevia Kowaris (ASK), which are then pushed in the market.
We have identified three KoWORK centres, one each in KL, JB and Rembau and by end of year will have two more add-ons, Insya Allah.
We work with farmers and garden growers of Stevia and Roselle respectively, and, after Malaysia, we plan to develop KoWORK in other places as activities for communities. We welcome you to join us in Kowaris Annual Help & Fund Initiative (Kahfi). Interested, please follow http://www.facebook.com/groups/stevia.sweet.life22/.
thank you.
It’s Kuala Lumpur timeline at 8.00 pm when you’ll see my comment appears at 4.17 pm (US time, not sure East/West time line)
The Halfest (Halal fiesta) Malaysia has just ended at 8.00 pm just now, and I observed that only one under Megaherbs Bioextremes put on with the fresh stevia plant at their booth. Some others have their stevia products whether in liquid/powdered form and/or liquid based products. Anyone interested, please search for Megaherbs Bioextremes for details.
I would like to know the modern cultivation technique of Stevia for Bangladesh.
I would like to cultivate Stevia Please Be kind enough to help me to by plants and coltivate
Thank you;
Dr Jayaruwan
we are ready to support you
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I would like to cultivate Stevia Please Be kind enough to help me
Thank you;
Dr Jayaruwan
Dr,
please send me a mail about questions of the stevia plant/culture
yvan
you can read all detail on our website http://www.zerocalories.promarket.in if you want plants for cultivation kindly mail me further.
These plants which are planted on farm grows within 3 months hence you can do 4 harvesting in a year.only once you need to buy a plants
that it will regrow again and again till seven years. Acre/40000 plants required.
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sir,
i want stevia plant life…
You can grow same plant till 7 years. every time when cut a plant leave 10 cm stem attached to farm it will regrow .
Alam
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where i can purchase seeds of stevia near vijayawada,india.
hi sudhakar,
u can contact me for stevia. I am from Nellore
I am an east african (kenyan) with passion to start growing stevia. I however regret that stevia is nonexistent here. What is the best way to acquire the seedlings? How much will it cost?
Dear Sudhakar Reddy,
I have complete knowledge about plantation of Stevia and products made from Stevia. My phone no. is 9223538394. So do contact me on my mobile no.
Best Regards,
Avinash Pantmirashi
I have a 4 acre farm near Rampur UP.The land is situated near a river .we are growing wheat and paddy right now.I want to explore growing Stevia in the farm.Can you please let me know what are the land suitability parameters and if I can grow Stevia in it.The maximum and min ambient temperature are 4 DegC and 44Deg C.Rain fall is average.However during rainy season river floods for 3-4 months hence farm is available for cultivation for 8-9 months a year.Pl suggest.
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S.P.Saxena. mail: fluidcon.boilers@gmail.com
phone 09810313493
Dear Sir
Please tell me exactly how many stevia plants you required..?
I can arrange the plants within short period.a
with regards
Dineshh,
sir
what is the rate per baby plant and in one acre how much it is required
what it time period harvestation
pls advise me i am from mumbai if planted in industrial belt wada what is result pls let me know
regards
H Sahani
cell 9821084265
Dear Avinash,
Please send complete details about plantation of Stevia and products made from Stevia. My phone no. is 8978970129.
thanks,
naveen reddy
hyderabad
please contect me mr. reddy for any stevia problem sales/purchase of stevia. my no. is 09223538394
Hi please send me your requirement to my mail id.I can help you.
stevia seeds are failure in germination.kindly directly plant it. 1 acre/ 40000 plants.
where i could buy stevia plant here in the Philippines???
Hi Joy! I’m sure you can buy one in burnham park in baguio city. I bought one last april near the skating rink. It is possible though that it is also sold in other areas.
try culinary herb garden in tanay rizal you can have different variety of herbs available
follow this link for more info;
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Culinary-Herbs-Garden/222358531140649?sk=info
Please email me where can i buy stevia plant here in Vancouver, BC. Thanks asap really appreciated..
I am very much interested to grow stevia for my personal use. Where can I buy this plant in the Philippines?
Thanks so much,
Gani
Hi! I bought my stevia plant near the skating rink of burnham park, baguio city last april. You might try checking it there, hopefully they still have it
you can buy it here; follow this link for more info
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Culinary-Herbs-Garden/222358531140649?sk=info
WERE CAN I BUY STEVIA PLANTS LOCAL I DO NOT LIKE USING VISA OVER THE INTERNET DO YOU HAVE THE PRODUCT HERE IN THE PHILIPPINES
how can i get stevia plant from bangladesh?and what is the address?please let me know?
Dear , u can Contact with me,
i invaite u to bangladesh
i can supply you from india.
dear sir me stiviya plant ke bare me all jankari chahta hu aur iske liye kis prakar ke climet ki avashakata hoti hai wo bhi jankari chaiye
NO. red soil , PH 6.5-7.5 , normal climate 1 acre/ 40000 plants .
I am very interested in growing stevia for commercial purpose and i need more information on where to get the seeds in Kenya,how to grow it,and the market.kindly help.
Hello I would like to know if there are any stevia plants for sale here in the Philippines.
Department of griculture in Bicol region, Bureao of Ag. Research. I do not have ph. # Just read article dated June 2011 they are trying to establish farms in the Philippines.
Good luck
DID THEY TELL YOU WERE THE STEVIA PLANTS ARE SOLD IN THE PHILIPPINES, I AM ALSO LOOKING FOR THESE PLANTS .
If you’e looking for a small plant already here is a small plant being sold at SM Makati fo P80. But I don’t know for seeds
it is available in tanay rizal heres the website for more info;
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Culinary-Herbs-Garden/222358531140649?sk=info
Hi there,
This very interesting. I just want to know if you have local distributor here in the Philippines?
Thank you
Hello,I want to know the price per Kilogram of Steivia dry leaves and where to sell it?
Regards,
Kushal Jain,
09420212105
Rate of stevia
50-100/ kg depends on quality of stevia.
hello,I want to know the rate of Steivia dry leaves per kilogram
dear sir the rate of dry stevia is rs.125/ p. kg. whenver you want you will get it. for contect 09223538394
i m first year student studing FY ITM in semcom nd we want to do some work on this plantation can u help me
yes, mr. dhara any kind of help plese feel free to contect me 09223538394
It’s a great site AND Yes you have unique information then others. I like it. Keep ti up.
PLEASE, EVERYONE ! Use your Search Engine to find Stevia info in your own language. This is how I am teaching myself about Stevia. The owner of this site does not have the time to teach everyone how to grow Stevia in their own country.
Be a pioneer. Thank you.
PLEASE, EVERYONE, Go to websites about Stevia growing. Find them on your Search Engine. This is what I am doing – teaching myself to look after my Stevia plant and growing in knowledge of Stevia.
The kind person who owns this site does not have the time to teach everybody in every country how to grow and market Stevia in their area. Thank you.
i want details of stevia plant, i want to plant in my 2.5 accer land in rr dist kindly send me full details about stevia cultivant
To,
Dear Sir
*Subject: – Stevia plant for sale*
We take pleasure in introducing ourselves as pioneers in Stevia (the only anti diabetic sweetener) in India. As you would be aware that Stevia is now poised to become single largest zero calorie sweeter in the world.
Dear sir, we have nursery of Stevia plant on commercialize basis in Gujrat & Madhya Pradesh & ready for supplying the plant. We have capacity of 1.2 cr. plant right now.
Sir the rate of Stevia plant is Rs.1.50 & it would be up & down as per order quantity.
Sir, we are looking a company for supplying the plant so that we would able to make a strong channel partner. If you have any kind of query or order for sale of Stevia then please let me inform me I will make arrangement of plant at your lead time.
Any kind attention on this offer is highly respected.
We hope a positive response on our offer looking forward for long term association with you.
Thanking You,
Regards,
Amit Kumar Singh
Manager – Operations
(Sparsh Herbal Pvt. Ltd.)
E-mail:- sparshherbals@gmail.com
Phone no: – 09044691079
09450033492
Hi, May i know that basically when this crop can be harvested and I.e after how many weeks it is OK to sale.
And where is the basic Market for this and what price it can give to us at the time of sale…
Regards,
Nishant Sharma
ASSALMOALIKUM Slr,Your location were you cultivate stevia,and your climate condation, you will get full infromation about,stevia plant. ThankYou.
pls let me how to maintain steviafarm and what climte it need
pls let me know.how to maintain steviafarm and what climte it need
one acre /40000 plants .it will give you 2500 kg dries leaves.
hi my name is sila i am iranian .i have guestion i want know about :
plant invironment.
way of planting :is it hydroponic?
necessary elements
the temperatvre needed?
the light needed and thtype of
effective light
flourishing time
flourishig condition
i am surre i know i have so fals .i thankeyou to you if answere my question.
message for silla, hi there my name is Jia. pleas call me . i’m in london, england in the uk. email is not working so this is my telephone number is: 00447531200005.
thanks.
I have stevia farm i would like to find market for my crop.
Hi njoroge
i am here in kenya and want to know how to get
stavia seeds. please if you can advise me.
my mobile no. 0720 234 436
To,
Dear Sir
*Subject: – Stevia plant & seed for sale*
We take pleasure in introducing ourselves as pioneers in Stevia (the only anti diabetic sweetener) in India. As you would be aware that Stevia is now poised to become single largest zero calorie sweeter in the world.
Dear sir, we have nursery of Stevia plant on commercialize basis in Gujrat & Madhya Pradesh & ready for supplying the plant. We have capacity of 1.2 cr. plant right now.
Sir the rate of Stevia plant is Rs.1.50 & it would be up & down as per order quantity.
Sir, we are looking a company for supplying the plant so that we would able to make a strong channel partner. If you have any kind of query or order for sale of Stevia then please let me inform me I will make arrangement of plant at your lead time.
Any kind attention on this offer is highly respected.
We hope a positive response on our offer looking forward for long term association with you.
Thanking You,
Regards,
Amit Kumar Singh
Manager – Operations
(Sparsh Herbal Pvt. Ltd.)
E-mail:- sparshherbals@gmail.com
Phone no: – 09044691079
09450033492
Heh njoro, niaje? Am Cris from kisii, kindly share with me the best way to get stevia plant. Wil you mind letin me hav one or two seedlings? At hw much? O711101442
you can sell me back.
Very intresting information, I will try to find in LOWE’S, if I will get it I will plant them in the planter and see the results. Thanks.
Hey good idea. I bought a Stevia plant from Lowe this summer and added it to my Topsy Turvy… It was damaged during transplantation to the Topsy Turvy due to the entry ports (which I later removed) but the Stevia has begun to regrow nicely and I plan to begin harvesting and purchase another plant of it in a few weeks… I live in upland Ca and I find the weather to be just right… Cant wait to try hand at granulation… Best of luck to you!
Mike Harris
I’m about to try an autumn stevia crop in middle Tennessee. Does anyone know what the best companion plant is for stevia? Does anyone know what the optimum soil ph should be for maximum sweetness? Have you girls over in NC noticed a sweeter leaf after a light frost and do you know the soil ph/lime content where they are planted?
Hello
I want to grow stevia plant in my farm for commercial purpose. kindly inform me about relevant information i.e.availabilty of plants , buyers, cost per acre,per plant cost, turnout. I am based in punjab (Rajsthan Border near Ganganagar) india.
To,
Dear Sir
*Subject: – Stevia plant for sale*
We take pleasure in introducing ourselves as pioneers in Stevia (the only anti diabetic sweetener) in India. As you would be aware that Stevia is now poised to become single largest zero calorie sweeter in the world.
Dear sir, we have nursery of Stevia plant on commercialize basis in Gujrat & Madhya Pradesh & ready for supplying the plant. We have capacity of 1.2 cr. plant right now.
Sir the rate of Stevia plant is Rs.1.50 & it would be up & down as per order quantity.
Sir, we are looking a company for supplying the plant so that we would able to make a strong channel partner. If you have any kind of query or order for sale of Stevia then please let me inform me I will make arrangement of plant at your lead time.
Any kind attention on this offer is highly respected.
We hope a positive response on our offer looking forward for long term association with you.
Thanking You,
Regards,
Amit Kumar Singh
Manager – Operations
(Sparsh Herbal Pvt. Ltd.)
E-mail:- sparshherbals@gmail.com
Phone no: – 09044691079
09450033492
This is for your kind attention of cultivation of stevia.
1 acer = 35000 sqfeet
1 foot = 12 inch
35000 x 12 = 420000 inch
190 feet x 190feet = 36000sqfeet = 1 acer (on one average)
3 feet = 1 bed
190 feet = 63 bed
190 x 12 = 2280 inch
8 inch == 1 plant
2280 inch == 285 plant
We do plantation in both side so no. of plant in one bed
285 x 2 == 570
570 x 63 == 35910 plant in one acer
i want to grow stevia for commercial purpose pls
This was very well written!
C’mon share with us
i want information regarding buyers of stevia,aloe veera,kalmegh and shyma tulsi.
hi i wants cultivation of stevia in amreli(guj) abuot 5 acre, plz contect me mb no. 9998541635 as buybac contract farming.
hello sir,
I want to grow stevia plant in my farm for commercial purpose. kindly inform me about relevant information i.e.availabilty of plants , buyers, cost per acre, turnout. I am based in punjab india.
To,
Dear Sir
*Subject: – Stevia plant for sale*
We take pleasure in introducing ourselves as pioneers in Stevia (the only anti diabetic sweetener) in India. As you would be aware that Stevia is now poised to become single largest zero calorie sweeter in the world.
Dear sir, we have nursery of Stevia plant on commercialize basis in Gujrat & Madhya Pradesh & ready for supplying the plant. We have capacity of 1.2 cr. plant right now.
Sir the rate of Stevia plant is Rs.1.50 & it would be up & down as per order quantity.
Sir, we are looking a company for supplying the plant so that we would able to make a strong channel partner. If you have any kind of query or order for sale of Stevia then please let me inform me I will make arrangement of plant at your lead time.
Any kind attention on this offer is highly respected.
We hope a positive response on our offer looking forward for long term association with you.
Thanking You,
Regards,
Amit Kumar Singh
Manager – Operations
(Sparsh Herbal Pvt. Ltd.)
E-mail:- sparshherbals@gmail.com
Phone no: – 09044691079
09450033492
This is for your kind attention of cultivation of stevia.
1 acer = 35000 sqfeet
1 foot = 12 inch
35000 x 12 = 420000 inch
190 feet x 190feet = 36000sqfeet = 1 acer (on one average)
3 feet = 1 bed
190 feet = 63 bed
190 x 12 = 2280 inch
8 inch == 1 plant
2280 inch == 285 plant
We do plantation in both side so no. of plant in one bed
285 x 2 == 570
570 x 63 == 35910 plant in one acer
This is for your kind attention of cultivation of stevia.
1 acer = 35000 sqfeet
1 foot = 12 inch
35000 x 12 = 420000 inch
190 feet x 190feet = 36000sqfeet = 1 acer (on one average)
3 feet = 1 bed
190 feet = 63 bed
190 x 12 = 2280 inch
8 inch == 1 plant
2280 inch == 285 plant
We do plantation in both side so no. of plant in one bed
285 x 2 == 570
570 x 63 == 35910 plant in one acer
Bonjour,
J’habite au Vietnam et serai très interessé par la culture et la commercialisation de la Stévia. Pourriez vous me donner des infos a ce sujet et connaissez vous des sites ou adresses postales (au Vietnam) ou je pourrai me renseigner et me procurer des boutures, des conseils de culture et enfin pour la commercialisation ?
Merci d’avance.
Hi,
I’m living in Vietnam and very interested par the culture of Stevia. Could you please give me information about it ? Where can i meet or talk with people who are working with Stevia ?
Thanks.
Eugene
what are the geographic condition for planting steiva and how dose it can be used to manufacture sugar
I purchased stevia plants at Rural King. 3/$4.00. I have more than enough leaves on my plants to use the coming year.
Can you use a food dehydrator to dry Stevia?
I live in Franklin ( Milwaukee county) Wisconsin. I found stevia plants in early spring in with all the rest or the herbs for sale at Steins. planted one plant in a raised bed square foot garden. I made my own soil for my garden( approx 12ftx5ft which gave me three aprox 4×4 sections, one for herbs, one for veggies, and one for tomatoes, peppers, egglants). My soil consisted of 1/3rd course vermiculite(Lowes early spring) 1/3rd organic peat moss(lowes, or steins) and 1/3rd A MIXTURE OF 5 DIFFERENT ORGANIC COMPOSTS (lowes steins menards).Enough for about 6 inches deep. The reason for 5 different composts is that you will get more nutrients.ect.. instead of just buying a bunch of bags of one kind. I learned this from a book I bought at Menard’s called “All new square foot gardening” by Mel Bartholomew. My stevia plant along with all my other plants have done perfectly well all year.I water my garden just a little every other day in the morning when its hot and not rainig, carfull not to wet the plants. I use Miracle grow about every week or two. I snip a few leaves off my stevia and dry them either outside on a screen in shade to sun or quicker just in the Microwave, crush ,sift, and add to coffee and herb tea( I grow chocolate mint, lemon mint and spearmint, that I also found at Steins, in a 1x3ft planter). HINT– fresh bruised chocolate mint leaves mixed with rootbeer and vanilla ice cream , sifted,and slowly poured over small lemon baller scoops of vanilla ice cream served in a champain glass and garnished with a chocolate mint leaf and a rasberry,makes a great, elegant, after dinner chocolate mint rootbeer float!!( I invented that) working the mint leaf in your mouth and lips after finishing keeps the chocolate mint flavor last longer. I have a sweet tooth and love to just pic a leaf of stevia and quickly bite and work around my lips and toungue when working outside. I will be trying in fall to cut and dry the whole stevia plant for winter use. I will also be trying the mixture or 1 cup water to 1/4 cup dried stevia and refigerating. I am curious of how long this mixture is good for in the frig. thanx
I wish to plant few STEVIA plants in my yard, what is the best form of ordering them, my home is in Lebanon, Middle East, near the seashore, where to buy them from and the best way of bringing them to Lebanon.
Could STEVIA plantation be a profitable business and who are the major users???????
Please get my friend from Singapore Mr Osman Ali, email add osman@organichealth.com.sg or fax +65 6275 4132 for assistance or Mr Md Yusof Hj Ali at yusof51_btsb@yahoo.com.my for seeds. We are ready to supply you with the finish products such stevia powder/liquid in 30 mg/ml packing. Do check your market as we may arrange to deliver to you in 40 ‘ container at any port suitable to you in Lebanon. Goodluck
Hi Phillip
I am Cecilia here from Malaysia, can you share with me the answer to your question of “who are the major users of the STEVIA plants?
I am actually interested to plant on my agriculture land but before planting, I have to know where i have to sell it.
I appreciate your information and hear from you soon to my email cill_rgh@yahoo.com.au
Regards, Cecilia
Hi Cecillia
I am interested in Stevia plant. Let me know your plantation cost in Malaysia
Rehards
Abdul hai
To,
Dear Sir
*Subject: – Stevia plant for sale*
We take pleasure in introducing ourselves as pioneers in Stevia (the only anti diabetic sweetener) in India. As you would be aware that Stevia is now poised to become single largest zero calorie sweeter in the world.
Dear sir, we have nursery of Stevia plant on commercialize basis in Gujrat & Madhya Pradesh & ready for supplying the plant. We have capacity of 1.2 cr. plant right now.
Sir the rate of Stevia plant is Rs.1.50 & it would be up & down as per order quantity.
Sir, we are looking a company for supplying the plant so that we would able to make a strong channel partner. If you have any kind of query or order for sale of Stevia then please let me inform me I will make arrangement of plant at your lead time.
Any kind attention on this offer is highly respected.
We hope a positive response on our offer looking forward for long term association with you.
Thanking You,
Regards,
Amit Kumar Singh
Manager – Operations
(Sparsh Herbal Pvt. Ltd.)
E-mail:- sparshherbals@gmail.com
Phone no: – 09044691079
09450033492
This is for your kind attention of cultivation of stevia.
1 acer = 35000 sqfeet
1 foot = 12 inch
35000 x 12 = 420000 inch
190 feet x 190feet = 36000sqfeet = 1 acer (on one average)
3 feet = 1 bed
190 feet = 63 bed
190 x 12 = 2280 inch
8 inch == 1 plant
2280 inch == 285 plant
We do plantation in both side so no. of plant in one bed
285 x 2 == 570
570 x 63 == 35910 plant in one acer
Is it this possiable to grow in south India. Will be interted in growing
Ragu
Please send me this information on how to grow stevia. Is it available in the Philippines?
Thank you,
Rene
how is stevia leaves processed or converted sugar (centrifugal)?
Is there a machine to do this? where can I source them?
R/sir I am interested in growing Stevia in the large qty at konkan belt of maharashtra state .please give me details.
Please look for stevia grower cum exporter in Maharashtra state, do ask for sample seeds to try. Goodluck
Get some from any seedstore in Maharashtra state, good luck
To,
Dear Sir
*Subject: – Stevia plant for sale*
We take pleasure in introducing ourselves as pioneers in Stevia (the only anti diabetic sweetener) in India. As you would be aware that Stevia is now poised to become single largest zero calorie sweeter in the world.
Dear sir, we have nursery of Stevia plant on commercialize basis in Gujrat & Madhya Pradesh & ready for supplying the plant. We have capacity of 1.2 cr. plant right now.
Sir the rate of Stevia plant is Rs.1.50 & it would be up & down as per order quantity.
Sir, we are looking a company for supplying the plant so that we would able to make a strong channel partner. If you have any kind of query or order for sale of Stevia then please let me inform me I will make arrangement of plant at your lead time.
Any kind attention on this offer is highly respected.
We hope a positive response on our offer looking forward for long term association with you.
Thanking You,
Regards,
Amit Kumar Singh
Manager – Operations
(Sparsh Herbal Pvt. Ltd.)
E-mail:- sparshherbals@gmail.com
Phone no: – 09044691079
09450033492
This is for your kind attention of cultivation of stevia.
1 acer = 35000 sqfeet
1 foot = 12 inch
35000 x 12 = 420000 inch
190 feet x 190feet = 36000sqfeet = 1 acer (on one average)
3 feet = 1 bed
190 feet = 63 bed
190 x 12 = 2280 inch
8 inch == 1 plant
2280 inch == 285 plant
We do plantation in both side so no. of plant in one bed
285 x 2 == 570
570 x 63 == 35910 plant in one acer
i’m interested to plant the stevia for exporting purpose, but I need to know where is the buyer for the large amount of stevia powder
Thanks
There are buyers in Malaysia with their own extraction plant at Port Dickson, Nilai or UKM Bangi Selangor. We are having stevia farm at Mukim Ginching, Labu Negeri Sembilan with the total acreage of 9 acres. Please feel free to contact me at 013-3934407 to view and we are planning to venture into Asiatica Centella, Asian pennyworth aka pegaga in Malaysia.
I am interested in your plant. How much cost of the plantation? What is prices for 1000kg dry leaf
Let me know your details
Thanks
I don’t receive any of your enquiry. My personal advice to you is to secure a secondary market i e finished product whether in form of stevioside powder/liquid. The sweetness depends on how dry is the leaf, 65% or less as the higher % would render the leaves to crumble easily. Please tell us what is your request and we shall try to furnish to our maximum.
Another article about using Stevia is here. Bacisically it’s a steeped alcohol extract that can be kept in the fridge. http://www.ehow.com/how_2083187_make-stevia-extract.html.
Hi, I have 6 stevia plants. Some are 3′ tall and not very bushy. In the last week I have had two that just wilt over, overnite. I cut them off and still hung them upside down to dry. Two questions for someone, will the leaves still be good even though they wilted first and why did they wilt? I live in Wisconsin and all the plants have been treated the same. One of the plants that wilted had the main stalk wilt but one of the branches near the dirt did not. I don’t want to lose the other 4 plants please help.
Now we are planting Stevia in Nepal .we have stevia plant on commercial basis in Biratnagar Morang, and ready for supplying the plant .we are looking a farmer who have strong laborous.If you have any kind of query
or order for sale of Stevia then please let me inform me I will make
arrangement of plant at your lead time.
Any kind attention on this offer is highly respected.
We hope a positive response on our offer looking forward for long term association with u….
Thanking you.
Regardas
Managing director
(subham organic agrotech ind,pvt.ltd)
email address:www.shubhamagrotech.com or asubhamorganic@yahoo.com
Planted Stevia about 4 weeks ago in the Snow belt of Erie County, Pennsylvania. My word what a crop I’ve got! Am actually bruising the leaves and a mint leaf for my coffee. I have a sweet tooth but with the mint, 2 to 3 leaves make a wonderful wake up! Will be trying the extract instructions this fall. With all that have cropped up, will be sharing with my very large family and friends. Thanks for all the info in this site!
Hi Michelle, how many plants do you have and where did you acquire them? I bought one this spring on a whim for my son and am having quite a bit of fun with it! Now I’m getting more interested in doing it again but on a larger scale. I live in Southern Mass. Thanks for the posting
I’m in SE Pennsylvania and have just heard that the plants are available…but where? And are there different “flavors” of stevia?
Can it be grown in an herb box in kitchen window? Thx
Dear Sir,
Please let me know the using procedure of stevia leaves either to chew green leaves or to use in coffee & tea after drying the leaves and making it powder.
Regards,
U K Das
Hello
Can you guide that how do dry fresh leaves of stevia? temperature? time? in oven
Thanks
Dear setareh,
you should follow these things while drying the stevia like
- Do not dry the leaves under sun make a shade & dry under the Sade.
- you can also dry under the tree or in the cooling air.
- The temperature would be 25 to 40 degree Celsius.
- when you pack the dry leaves air would be pass inside either moisture would come.
thanks & best regards
Hell
Can you guide me that how do dry fresh leaves of stevia? temperature? time? in oven
thanks
I grew some last year and harvested by cutting in the fall and hanging the plants to dry. Once they were dry I stripped the leaves and use them whole in tea – 3 leaves is good for one large cup imho. They stay on the bottom or if they float I remove them. Easy as pie and not the hassle of grinding with a mortar and pestle. I am growing more this year – what a great easy and healthy sweetener. I might try grinding the stems in my coffee grinder this year and see what that’s like.
I had just planted a stevia plant yesturday. I was thinking about using in homebrewed ice tea.
Adding a few stevia leaves with the tea with the boiling water.
Do you think this will work?
I had a similar thought since I drink sugared tea and soda pop and kool-aid like a fish. I have 3 stevia plants and am going to try the alcohol reduction first I think.
I grow the stevia for personal use and only have 3 plants. Everyone that we show it to is amazed by it. Can’t wait to harvest and see how it is. When I first got it the leaves were sweet tasting. Now they are green and slighty bitter tasting is this normal and will they be sweet when I dry them ?
I really interested in cultivate Stevia and my friend ask me for growing Stevia in Indonesia
I want to get more information abnout Stevia cultivation
To,
Dear Sir
*Subject: – Stevia plant for sale*
We take pleasure in introducing ourselves as pioneers in Stevia (the only anti diabetic sweetener) in India. As you would be aware that Stevia is now poised to become single largest zero calorie sweeter in the world.
Dear sir, we have nursery of Stevia plant on commercialize basis in Gujrat & Madhya Pradesh & ready for supplying the plant. We have capacity of 1.2 cr. plant right now.
Sir the rate of Stevia plant is Rs.1.5 & it would be up & down as per order quantity.
Sir, we are looking a company or partner for supplying the plant so that we would able to make a strong channel partner. If you have any kind of query or order for sale of Stevia then please let me inform me I will make arrangement of plant at your lead time.
Any kind attention on this offer is highly respected.
We hope a positive response on our offer looking forward for long term association with you.
Thanking You,
Regards,
Amit Kumar Singh
Manager – Operations
(Sparsh Herbal Pvt. Ltd.)
E-mail:- sparshherbals@gmail.com
Phone no: – 09044691079
09450033492
I’m growing stevia in a large container on the deck on the front of my house. It has been thriving there for 6-weeks, and it is proving to be an attractive specimen plant. I purchased the plants at Lowes. I’m skeptical about the practacality of using as a sugar substitute, but we shall see . . . It’s good to know that stevia can be readily propagated from cuttings. Hopefully I can keep it alive indoors through the frigid Nebraska winter and have it back out on the deck with my other container plants the following spring.
Hint on sweetening…less is better. Too much and whatever you are eating/drinking will be bitter as all get out.
I have mine in a fairly small pot outside in Colorado and plan to bring it in this fall. I guess if it begins to die it might be best to just harvest the whole thing. Have you heard of anyone bringing it in and it surviving? As I understand the following sight it does not sound real likely. http://www.ehow.com/how_4785861_grow-sweet-stevia-container-garden.html
we LOVE stevia! We use it daily. We find it very healthy and safe, and I am sure that the sugar industry was / is supressing its virtues. they will not keep this a secret, it will be known. THANKS.
I bought a few plants last year and somehow managed to keep them alive through winter. I live in NC. The plants are healthy and doing good again this year. I am growing them for my personal use.
I am trying my hand at stevia. only have 3 plants. how did you convert for use? I also live in NC foothills
I have plants growing up in the central border county. Do you think it will survive the winter up there? Did you protect it with mulch and/or sheeting during the frosts? I’d love to keep the plant if I could.
thanks!
I live in north central Rockingham County (NC), about 15 miles south of the VA border. We had a snowy, very cold winter last year. This is the 3rd year for my stevia, which is now about 5′ tall. It grows in full sun. I’ve basically neglected it, except to give it water occasionaly, but it has flourished. I will harvest it, dry it and grind it. Does anyone know how to use it as a sugar substitute in baking?
Where did you get your plants, I live in mtns of NC. Please elaboraTE, ARE YOUR PLANTS INSIDE THRU WINTER?
Thank YOu
cONNIE
I’m much intersted in Stevia growing in case I could get some seeds.I wish to have more informations about the way to grow it . Thanks a lot
I purchased 3 2″pots of Stevia at the local farmers market one month ago. They are planted in a Horse trough. In just one month they have filled the trough. The easiet thing to grow that we have ever planted here in dry So Calif.Came to the site to learn about processing for use in cooking.Thank you so much for the information.Also surprised that peoples from all across the Globe are interested in growing it commercially. Good luck to everyone.
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Hi Joyce, I think you and I are the only ones wanting to grow for personal use only! I only have one plant – I don’t think that’s going to provide me with much sweetener for my one cup of coffee daily…. what do you think?
Lisa
Central North Carolina
I just found out stevia existed today. Read through a few websites. One website was fueling fear. Seems that stevia causes reproductive problems, aspertame doesn’t? Stevia has been used In Japan since the early 70′s. This may be why most males In Japan are now sterile. You don’t know what to do about this, laugh or cry. Cancer! Yes, It causes cancer. Lol. Maybe Japan’s male population has died off. A Mr. Huxtable said we need to do more testing besides all the other bs he had to say so okay, who’s doing the testing? The creeps at the FDA want more tests done on stevia. WHEN CAN WE EXPECT TO SEE ANY TEST RESULTS CREEPS? Probably when all the Incompetent CREEPS are removed within the FDA. These creeps care not one bit about the US population. They work for the criminals who make the sugar substitutes which cause serious health problems. Since the people who consume stevia have no health problems as opposed to the “safe” Aspertame which has helped make the USA one of the sickest nations on earth, should give the answer If stevia Is safe to consume. I Intend on using It. Thank you for the space to post!
Thank the sugar lobby for the “fear” perspective. I’ve been using this stuff for 10 years, just got my own plant this year, but I think 3 total is good for one household. Aspertame makes me sick as a dog. Headaches, dizziness, nausea, gas, vertigo, etc. Stevia has never done any such thing. The worst that can happen is that your drink will end up on the bitter side. Cancer, my behind. Like the stuff they produce isn’t full of cancer-causing chemicals. Tests show that stevia is a tonic for the pancreas. The sugar lobbies are just terrified that stevia will catch on with the general public. A natural, calorie free sweetener could drive their profits down. The FDA wants more tests done on stevia so’s they can put off anybody who wants to mass market it, advertising ALL the benefits. I’m sure that the sugar lobbies are paying handsomely for the FDA’s stalling tactics. Check out a book called “The Stevia Cookbook” by Ray Sahelian. Chock full of info and recipes.
I live in Canada and was astonished to find small bedding plants of stevia for sale at the local Zellers garden centre. Is stevia an annual or a perennial and does it grow back each year like peppermint for instance?
Lynn
It is a perennial in its native climate, and some sources call it a hardy annual. That is why the article talks about preparing cuttings for the next season early. This plant has nice totipotency so its cuttings shouldn’t be to difficult to propagate.
Do the leaves have to be dried before using them, or can you pick off a green leaf when you need a little sweetener in a drink?
It’s better to dry the leaves…this is from personal experience. Dry the leaves, and grind to a powder. I’ve used them fresh, and it’s kind of messy. To get the most out of it fresh, you’ll need to grind up the leaves with a mortar and pestle, and I wouldn’t grind up more than you are going to use at the time…not sure how well it keeps.
hi i wana make plant of stevia,
s.h sumon
Stevia plants are available at Blocks in Romulus, MI and Tulip Tree Garden in Gregory , MI if you are in Michigan looking for a local place to buy starters.
i want to doing stevia plantation in bangladesh.Is it possible?
I can provide you with 1.5 to 3 million seedlings a month.
give the advice to my company about pre and post harvest, even send materials to support the crop.
Please send sample seeds around 1 kg to me at Lot 8651 Jalan Nakhoda Tengah, Kg Nakhoda, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor Malaysia asap and you are invited to my farm, see with your own eyes how we manage to plant them at Mukim Talang, Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan Malaysia for the past 6 months. Please arrange your expertise to be stationed in Malaysia to assist us for the China, India and Indonesia market any momment now.
I’m from Sabah, Malaysia. I want to plant stevia in a large number of area for exporting it to the countries that need the sweeter from stevia. So I need help for guiding me start from growing stevia until marketing
Where and at what cost, can I buy Stevia plants in Costa Rica?
Thanks, Jim
In don’t know if you can get plants in Costa Rica, but I have plants in Masaya Nicaragua.
Andreas
Andreas, where were you able to purchase the plants in Masaya?
Thanks.
Constance
Jim, I think i remember seeing small Stevia starter plants at EPA
HTH
locuiesc in romania si sunt interesat sa primesc samanta de stevie canadiana , ce cantitate trebuie pentru 1000 metri patrati,cat costa si modul de plata mai doresc sa stiu tehnologia de cultivare: semanatul distanta intre randuri, distanta intre plante pe rand daca este nevoie sa fie irigata modul de recoltare. cati ani se mentine cultura in exploatare
I am interested in the commercial production of Stevia. Please let me know the followings:
1.Where the seeds are available
2.How many plants are advisable to be planted for commercial purpose ?
3.Any prospects for its market?
4.Any other relevant information
Thanks.
From Zagreb, Croatia
Sounds like you need a library more than a website! Pitajte knjižničara!
Please furnish me what are your requirements and specifications. Give me the details of how big is your Eastern European market share of the finish products (be there in powdered form, liquid or dry plant extracts) rather than planting them in Zagreb when the production costs is much cheaper in Malaysia. Concentrate more on upstream market penetration while we do more on downstream activities from planting to packaging them.
Terima kasih En. Faisal. Tolong lengkapkan lagi informasi En. Fisal tu dengan lebih lanjut dengan melalui email saya. Saya minta tunjuk ajar dengan En. Fisal bagaimana mengusahakan tanaman-yang En. Fisal bagi pada saya tu dengan bedasarkan pengalaman En. Fisal. Walaubagaimanapun, saya berminat untuk mengusahakan stevia. Atau tel: 019-8937696
Hi Faisal,
My name is Cecilia and I am very interested to plant that Stevia in my agricultural land about 3 acres in sarawak. Please give me advice of how 1. How would I goes into this planting?
2. What is the process before selling?
3. Is there any training in Malaysia?
Please send me mails to cill_rgh@yahoo.com.au
Hear more information from you thank you
Stevia is a fairly new crop in Malaysia and the interest is just picking up. A good way to start is to get some good Stevia rebaudiana plants and propagate from shoot cuttings. For details write: gdrzaki@gmail.com
where can i buy stevia plants in kl, malaysia?
Dear Evyce,
I need to share business with you.
Regarding to your question that you ask where could you get the stevia plant in kl, in Malaysia.
Did you get the answer from your question, or did you get where you can get the stevia plant?
I need to know where I can get the seed or the stevia plant.
If I planted the stevia, where I can find the buyer of the stevia powder?
Kami sedia membeli pokok stevia En Daud yang ditanam didalam tray 104 lubang apabila ketinggiannya mencapai 12 sm seragam (plus/minus) dengan harga RM50.00 tanpa had, berapa banyak pun boleh, tapi pokok ni jenis manja banyak dan kena belai selalu. Adalah dinasihatkan supaya beralih kepada tanaman herba yang lain seperti Tongkat Ali, Kacip Fatimah, Misai Kucing, Hempedu Bumi, Dukung Anak ataupun Mascotek. Selamat Berjaya
Terima kasih Dr, kami dah tanam ket Mukim Talang, Kuala Pilah, NS Tunjuk ajar dan nasihat Dr amat kami hargai.
I am in states but iwould like to grow in india at commercial basis, Please guide me
Dear sir,
I am very interested in the commercial production of Stevia, I live in Zagreb, Croatia. Can you please furnish me with the following information about :
1.Where I can get the seed
2.How many plants per acre are good for commercial basis
3.What the cost to start per acre is
4.Any possible market at all
5.Any other relevant useful information about its production.
Thanks
I have some stevia plants and live in Texas just north of Dallas. We have thunderstorms that have down pours of rain. Would I be able to plant my stevia plants outside? Or would having some shelter to keep rain off leaves be ok, leave them in the house? It usually dries pretty fast after a thunderstorm here and high humidity.
Please let me know as soon as you can.
Thank you.
Betty G.
I live in SE Texas too, and started growing Stevia this spring. I have 2 plants and started with 3. One is very large, Do I have to wait till Fall to harvest it? I understand by reading some info on it, you harvest it in the late fall, and cut it down to 4 inches. Strip off the leaves and cut back the ends of the stems and add to the leaves. Dry by sunlight if possible. Crush and use that way. Do you have any more info? Would appreciate any info. Connie
Betty ,
I, too, live just north of Dallas in Lewisville. I purchased a Stevia plant this spring and put it in my garden. It is doing terrific, even in our record breaking summer heat! I did plant it so that it is in a raised area of my garden. This way any water would drain away without drowning the roots.
Good luck!
cultivation pattern of stevia and its marketing
Medicinal Properties of Stevia
Stevia is versatile herb with incredible sweetness that can be safely used in herbal medicines; tonics for diabetic patients and
also in the daily usage products, Stevia leaves can be used because of its anti-fungal and anti-bacterial property. Mild stevia
leaf tea offers excellent relief for an upset stomach.
A wet Stevia leaf bag provides a cooling effect on eyes (similar to using cucumber). The leaves effectively tighten the skin
and are good for wrinkles. Stevia has proved to give exceptional benefits when used regularly in skin care. It also has a
healing effect on blemishes, wounds, cuts and scratches.
Stevia is helpful in weight and blood pressure management. It has also been reported that stevia lowers incident of colds and
flu.
Commercial Cultivation
You need not be a South American farmer to be a successful Stevia grower. A short day plant, it only researches a height of
45 cm in three months. The concentration of Stevioside in the leaves of Stevia increases when the plants are grown under
long day condition.
Stevia grows best in upland areas in sub-tropical climate. In other places it can be grown as an annual. The plant prefers a
lightly textured, well-drained soil to which organic matter has been added. It needs ample water so that the soil is
consistently moist, but not wet. In hot, sunny climates it will do best in semi-shade. Propagation is from seed sown in spring,
but germination rates can be low-expect half the seeds sown not to germinate. Plant seedlings out once all danger of frost is
over. Leaves are best harvested just before flowering. The plants will also grow from cuttings, which are best taken in late
winter.
The concentration of stevioside in the leaves of Stevia increasing when the plants are grown under long day condition.
While, cultivating stevia on a large scale, it can be grown in well-drained red soil and sandy loam soil. The soil should be in
the pH range of 6.5-7.5. Saline soils should be avoided to cultivate this plant.
Stevia can be successfully cultivated al l around the year all over India expect the areas, which receive snowfall, or
temperatures go below 5 degree celcius in winter. The summer temperatures actually do not affect this plant if the high
summer temperatures have already been factored in the cult ivation practices.
Since seed germination rate is very poor, it is propagated vegetatively. Though stem cuttings are used for vegetative tissue
culture plants have proven to be the best planting material for Stevia. Tissue culture plants of Stevia are genetically pure,
free from pathogens and have excellent vigour. The tissue culture plants can be planted throughout the year, expect during
peak summer. An ideal planting density is 30,000 plants per acre with spacing of 25×40 cm in a raised bed system. The soil
can be enriched with a basal dressing of 25 tons of well rotten farmyard manure/hectare.
Land preparation
Land should be ploughed initially with a disc plough or harrowed to break down the colds. Fine tilth is required. One to two
times ploughing has to be done after harrowing. Around 25 MT of FYM/Ac has to be applied as a basal dressing during the
last ploughing to incorporate the manure with soil.
Soil Type
Stevia requires very good drainage any soil that retain the moisture for very long period of time are unsuitable for Stevia
cultivation and should be religiously avoided. Similarly black cotton soils with very heavy clay content should also be
avoided. It is mandatory that before planting, each and every soil sample should be properly tested and analyzed by an
expert. Red soil and sandy loam with a 6-7 pH are best for the cultivation of Stevia.
Raised bed preparation
Forming raised beds is the most economical way to grow Stevia. The raised bed should be of 15 cm in height and 60 cm in
width. The distance between each plant 23 cm. This would give a plant population of around 30,000 per acre.
Planting
Stevia can be planted in many ways. The types of agronomic practices generally depend on type of soil and climate
conditions. Generally it is advisable to plant minimum of 40,000 plants per acre. Since the economical part is the leaves it is
very important to achieve highest vegetative growth.
Planting Material
There are basically two options for multiplication. The first is the tissue culture and second the stem cutting. Tissue culture
is the best option but many farmers are tempted to try the stem cutting method for multiplication. As per practical
experience, stem cutting is sometimes more expensive to produce than the tissue culture since the success rat e of the stem
cuttings establishment is very low, it takes minimum of 25 weeks for the stem cutting to develop in proper feeding roots for
transplantation (younger stem cuttings transplants have shown more than 50% mortality in first few weeks of transplants in
main field). It is also noticed that Stevioside content of the stem cutting plants is lower by at least cutting plants is lower by
at least 2% points in Indian conditions.
Plant Varieties
There are about 90 varieties of stevia rebaudiana developed all around the world. Basically all these varieties have been
developed for different climate requirements, many times these varieties perform strangely in different climate conditions.
At the end of the day, just like sugarcane, it is the stevioside and rebaudioside content in the Stevia leaves that determine the
price and marketability of Stevia leaves. In many causes in south India it was observes that stevioside content was as low as
3.5%, which was below the minimum market requirement of 9%. Hence it becomes imperative that the grower selects
proper varieties with adequate guarantees from the planting material suppliers about minimum assured stevioside and
rebaudioside contents.
Irrigation
Stevia requires ample supply of good water all year around. As the plant cannot tolerate drought, frequent irrigation is
required Micro sprinklers are the best method of irrigation would not supply the required amount of water at the right time.
So through micro sprinklers, the water can be sprinklers, the water can be sprinkled once in a day in winter and two to four
times in a day in summer depending upon the heat and relative humidity in the air. Watering frequency should be scheduled
so that the plants do no wilt for want of water.
Fertilizer application
The recommended dose of fertilizer is 110:45:45 NPK/ac. This requires 4½ bags of urea, 2 bags of DAP and 2 bags of
Potash. The entire dose of DAP is applied as the basal dressing. The Nitrogen and Potash fertilizer can be split and applied
as 10 doses in every month. Nitrogen application is a must for the production of dry matters.
Plant protection
Organic gardeners in particular should find stevia an ideal addition to their yield. Though nontoxic, stevia plants have been
found to have insect-repelling tendencies. Their very sweetness, in fact, may be a kind of natural defense mechanism against
aphids and other bugs that find it not to their taste. Perhaps that’s why crop-devouring grasshoppers have been reported to
bypass stevia under cultivation. In case any disease symptoms are noticed, spraying of neem oil diluted in water is the best
organic method.
Weeding
Removal of weeds can be done manually. Since the crop is grown in raised beds, intercultural operations are easier by
manual labour.
Maintenance
Stevia plants do best in a rich, loamy soil-the same kind in which common garden-variety plants thrive. Since the feeder
roots tend to be quite near the surface, it is good idea to add compost for extra nutrients if the soil in your area is sandy.
Besides being sensitive to cold during their development stage, the roots can be also be adversely affected by excessive
levels of moisture. So take care not to over-water them and to make sure the soil in which they are planted drains easily and
isn’t soggy or subject to flooding.
Frequent light watering is recommended during the summer months. Adding a layer of compost or your favourite mulch
around each Stevia plant will help keep the shallow feeder roots from drying out.
Stevia plants respond well to fertilizers with lower nitrogen content than the fertilizer’s phosphoric acid or potash content.
Most organic fertilizers would work well, since they release nitrogen slowly.
Flowering of the plant should be avoided. Since Stevia has a significant apical dominance, the plant tends to grow tall and
lanky. Pinching of the apical bud would enhance bushy growth of the plant with side branches.
Harvesting
Depending on climate conditions one can achieve the yields of 2000-4000 Kilos in three to six harvests annually. Another
important aspect of harvesting is the timing of harvest. It should be noted that at no point of time plants should be allowed to
flower since after flowering the Stevioside percentage goes down rapidly and leaves are rendered unmarketable. Leaves are
harvested by plucking in a small quantity, or the entire plant with the side branches is cut leaving 10 to 15 cm from the base.
The first harvesting can be done four to five months after planting. Subsequent harvesting can be done every three months,
for three consecutive years. The sweetener in the leaf is maximum till the plant flowers. Just before flowering, the plant
should be cut completely leaving 10 cm from the ground. The new flush of leaves will sprout from here. The new plant will
be ready for harvest again in three months. The plant yields around 3000 kg of dried leaves from an acre of plantation every
year. Harvesting should be done as late as possible, since cool autumn temperatures and shorter days tend to intensify the
sweetness of the plants as they evolve into a reproductive state.
Unlocking the sweetness in your harvest
Once all leaves have been harvested it’s required to dry them. This can be accomplished on a net. The drying process is not
one that requires excessive heat; more important is good air circulat ion. On a moderately warm fall day, stevia crop can be
quick dried in the full sun in about 12 hours. (Drying times longer than that will lower the stevioside content of the final
product.)
Crushing the dried leaves is the final step in releasing stevia’s sweetening power. The dried leaves are powdered, sieved and
the fine powder is stored in containers. This can be done either by hand or, for greater effect, in a coffee grinder or in a
special blender for herbs.
Fresh Stevia leaves
This form of stevia is the herb in its most natural, unrefined state. A leaf picked from a stevia plant and chewed will impart
an extremely sweet taste sensation reminiscent of licorice that lasts for quite a while. For stevia to have a more practical
application as a tea or sweetener, the leaves must be dried or put through an extraction process, which makes the sweet taste
even more potent.
Dried leaves
For more of the flavour and sweet constituents of the stevia leaf to be released, drying and crushing is necessary. A dried
leaf is considerably sweetener than a fresh one, and is the form of stevia used in brewing herbal tea.
Stevia extracts
The form in which Stevia is primarily used as a sweetener in Japan is that of a white powdered extract. In this form it is
approximately 200 to 300 times sweeter than sugar (by weight). This white powder is an extract of the sweet glycosides
(natural sweetening agents) in the Stevia leaf.
Not all Stevia extract powders are the same. The taste, sweetness and cost of the various white stevia powders will likely
depend on their degree of refinement and the quality of the stevia plant used. Since extracted stevia powder is so intensely
sweet, it is always recommend that it be used by the pinch (or drop if diluted in water). Once mixed, this solution should be
stored in the refrigerator.
Liquid concentrates
These come in several forms. There’s a syrup black liquid (that result from boiling the leaves in water), which can enhance
the flavour of many foods. Steeping stevia leaves in distilled water or a mix of water and grain alcohol makes another type.
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James,
I would be interested in the land. Please email me information of the location and opportunity. I hope it is nearby where I live in California.
Kent
Sir,
I am writing from Bhutan. If I plant stevia in 1 acre, what will be the production from there?
Thank you
Dorji
1 acre / 40000 plants = 2500 kg in dry leaves .
i am instread in processing the stevia plant for personal use. i have purchased a plant
Deals in all kinds of aromatic and meditional plants
like stevia plants
Thank you.
I am interstseed in cultivating stevia on a large scale for local and export purposes in Malaysia..Please advice
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I am from Bangladesh and intereted to know about Stivea..Please let me know the followings:
1.Where can I get the seeds?
2.How many plants per acre?
3.What is the production per acre?
4.What is the cost to start per acre?
5.Any overseas market?
6.How big is an area when it is economically feasible?
7.Any other relevant information?
I’m from Sabah, Malaysia. I need to share business with anyone who interested to cultivate stevia on large scale. If anyone interested to it, please email me.
iam interested to grow stevia in Sudan in a large scale ,i have a huge land,looking for a partner,
Before deciding on a farm one of the most important things to do is to consult the official soil survey map and report on the district in mind.The character of the soil depends first upon the way it was formed; for instance, from weathering of rocks in place as on level and slightly rolling plains; from silt carried by streams and deposited in valley ”floors”; from accumulations of vegetable matter in swamps as in muck lands; or from glacial deposits of rocks of many mixed kinds.
Nasihat saya kepada saudara ialah jangan mencuba tanaman ini, terlalu susah. Lebih baik dapat bekalan untuk lainlain herba seperti Tongkat Ali, Kacip Fatimah, Misai Kucing, Hempedu Bumi, Dukung Anak dan Mascotek memandangkan 70% bekalan herba ini masih diimpot dari China , India dan Indonesia. Selamat mencuba.
Dear Manjit singh, I’m from Sabah Malaysia. I’ve alot of area for cultivating the stevia. I also interested on it. what kind of advice do you need? For farther discussion, please email me.
Dear sir,
I live in Indonesia, and I’m very interested in planting stevia. Can you tell me where to buy the seeds ?
How many type of stevia d u have ? Cuz I read the website from SUN FRUITS that claims they are the only one who have no bitter aftertaste.
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my cellph : +62-813-318-77077
Hi there
How much is the percentage of germination stevia seed.
Can I product transplant by seed?
Myself ,Can I production Transplant in greenhouse or I must prepared tissue culture plantlets?
thank you
jafar
I have Stevia plants here in Bandera Texas, (close to San Antonio Texas) If anyone is looking for some close by, I have plants and will sell cuttings. Please let me know if I can be of help! My tel# is 210-413-7392.
Lowe’s has the herb in potts $1/3.48 here in Central Mississippi
I too found Stevia plants at Lowe’s in my town. They had small ones (6″) and large ones (12″). I live in Florida.
I too found plants at Lowe’s. We are near Memphis, TN
I also found Stevia at Lowe’s in Modesto CA
I was thrilled to find Stevia plants at my local Walmart in Rutland, VT…$3.33 for a 5″ pot with 4 cuttings in the pot. It looks like it is becoming more available in more areas.
For any of you living in the Boise area, you can find plants at Edward’s Nursery. I have my stevia in the house on the kitchen table…it’s doing just fine, and I live in the mountains. The night temps are around 40 degrees in the summer, and it’s been recommended to keep them inside below 57.
Dear sir/madam,
My company is engaged in organic herb,tea&coffee. Could you plz tell me how can i get the seeds (source, price N farming method. My mobile no is 9779846133069.
I love this little plant! im currently in the process of growing my little darlings. im very thankful for the information! this will defenitely help me. thanks a bunch! -Isabella
Dear Sir
I want to try the growing stevia. How to grow stevia. i want to learn details. Sir teach me.
i hope that Sir teaching the stevia.
thanks!
I am intereted to know more about Stivea.Please let me know the followings:
1.Where can I get the seeds?
2.How many plants per acre?
3.What is the production per acre?
4.What is the cost to start per acre?
5.Any overseas market?
6.How big is an area when it is economically feasible?
7.Any other relevant information?
have same questions..please forward worthwhile responses. thank you. I also will do the same.
I am intereted to know about Stivea.Please let me know the followings:
1.Where can I get the seeds?
2.How many plants per acre?
3.What is the production per acre?
4.What is the cost to start per acre?
5.Any overseas market?
6.How big is an area when it is economically feasible?
7.Any other relevant information?
8. I am from Bangladesh.
i am galive and interested for stevia growing in bangladesh.i have an own land…..please know me how can i grow …..
mobile number:+8801711180983
email add:montasirgalive@gmail.com
i am galive from bangladesh.i am interested for stevia growing in Greece.i have an own land.
mobile number:+8801711180983
email add:montasirgalive@gmail.com
We are interested for stevia growing in Greece, can any one support for ??
Can any one provide seeds/plants??
WHAT IS THE CHANCE TO DO FARMING OF STEVIA IN KERALA AND TAMIL NADU
Dear
you can cultivate stevia in any kind of soil with tumperature between 10 to 45 C
Please right down below & let me inform my contact no is- 09044691079 & same e-mail id
Total Expense for one acre
(Rs.)
Ploughing of land by tractor 500
Neemcake (100 kg / acre) 800
Vermi compost (400 per tali with labor) 4000
Man power for plantation 700
Expense for making bed 800
Expense for irrigation 500
Papaya (600) 2000
Purchasing of Stevia plant 45000
Other expenses
There is the list of total expense during plantation.
There are four cutting in a year means we can sellout stevia leaves four times in year.
Expense and outcome till first cutting:-
One labor is required for one acre for take care up to three month.
Required irrigation till 3 month
12 time × 300 = 3600
1 labor (1800) × 3 =5400
After 3 month we will get the stevia lease. It is expected that we can get till 7 gm leaves from 1 plant but we are assuming that if we will get 7 gm dry leaves from 1 plant the from 30000 plant we will get
30000×7gm = 210.000kg/acre/cutting
The price of 1 kg of leaves is Rs.120.
210 kg ×Rs.120 =Rs 25200
Cultivation practices of Stevia
Home : Stevia Cultivation
Soil Type and land preparation:
Stevia plant grow best in rich, well drained soils like red and sandy loam soils. The soil should be of fine tilt and natural ph. level. The land should be initially harrowed and then ploughed to break down the clods .The site should not be susceptible to flooding of or pudding. The raised bed should be of 15 cm (height)and 60 cm (width).The distance between two rows should be 40 cm and that between each plant 30 cm. This would give a plant population of around 20,000 to 25,000/per acre.
Irrigation:
Micro sprinklers/drip are the best method of irrigating Stevia plants to avoid damage by excessive levels of moisture. Frequent light watering is recommended during the summer months while during winter months as the bed starts loosing moisture.
Fertilizer:
Stevia plants responds well to fertilizers with lower nitrogen content than fertilizer with Phosphoric Acids or potash content. Most organic fertilizers would work well since they release Nitrogen slowly. Since the feeder roots of Stevia plant tend to be very near to the surface, It is a good idea to add Compost for extra Nutrients if the soil is Sandy .Sustainable FYM, Wormi compost ,Organic manure/Cow Urine .02% flier
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Cultivation practices of stevia
Home : Stevia Cultivation
Soil Type and land preparation:
Stevia plant grow best in rich, well drained soils like red and sandy loam soils. The soil should be of fine tilt and natural ph. level. The land should be initially harrowed and then ploughed to break down the clods .The site should not be susceptible to flooding of or pudding. The raised bed should be of 15 cm (height)and 60 cm (width).The distance between two rows should be 40 cm and that between each plant 30 cm. This would give a plant population of around 20,000 to 25,000/per acre.
Irrigation:
Micro sprinklers/drip are the best method of irrigating Stevia plants to avoid damage by excessive levels of moisture. Frequent light watering is recommended during the summer months while during winter months as the bed starts loosing moisture.
Fertilizer:
Stevia plants responds well to fertilizers with lower nitrogen content than fertilizer with Phosphoric Acids or potash content. Most organic fertilizers would work well since they release Nitrogen slowly. Since the feeder roots of Stevia plant tend to be very near to the surface, It is a good idea to add Compost for extra Nutrients if the soil is Sandy .Sustainable FYM, Wormi compost ,Organic manure/Cow Urine .02% folier spray may be the recommended dose. Nitrogen application is a must for the production of dry matter and good harvest of leaves.
Deweeding and maintenance:
There is no pest and disease incidence in this crop. In case any disease symptom is noticed, spraying of neem oil diluted in water is the best organic method. Removal of weeds can be done manually. Since the crop is grown on raised beds, interculture operations are easier by manual labor. Flowering of the plant should be avoided. Pinching of the apical bud would enhance bushy growth of the plant with side branches.
Harvesting:
First harvest can be made after 4-5 months while the subsequent harvest can be made every 3 months for 3 years. The plant are cut just before flowering as the sweetener in the leaf is the maximum at that time. Leaves are harvested by plucking in a small quantity or the entire plant with the side branches is cut leaving 10 to 15cm from the base. The expected yield would be 2700 kgs of dried leaves per acre.
Post Harvest:
The harvested branches are dried in shade and the dried leaves are stripped off from the branches.The dried leaves are powdered sieved and the fine powder is stored in containers.
You can get complete technical information from the national Medicinal plants board or the nearest Horticulture department.
I am from Greece and I am interesting in planting Stevia in my field. I need technical & financial supports and more information on how to grow and must know the markets values and spaces..
You can approach Agricultural University in Athens, I am also living in Athens and got few grams seeds from them?? May be they will help you. The climiate of Greece is suitable for growing this plant. You can contact me +306956738105, may be we cooperate.
We are active Stevia growers in a handful of countries around the world using both contract farming and plantation methods.
Our group is looking for farmers and/or land owners to partner with to grow our varieties of Stevia.
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We are installed in the Loei province thailand where we are growing organic rice and herbs. We are also managing a large group of small scale farmers All certified bio EU and organic US and fair Trade. From september to april we did not have rain but we have enough water ressources to irrigate plants as red hibiscus, lemon grass. 60 % of the land is gentle slope and 40% to grow black glutinus rice and after soja. On slope area we grown sugar cane and lemon grass and would like to add among stevia
Let me know the conditions to grow organic stevia
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i intersted in grow stivia plants in farm plz yell me all detel .how to cultiwet and sale , markit .per acr cost .
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We take pleasure in introducing ourselves as pioneers in Stevia (the
only anti diabetic sweetener) in India. As you would be aware that
Stevia is now poised to become single largest zero calorie sweeter in the world.
I, Amit Kumar Singh from Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) have a firm “Carrier
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Manager – Operations
(Sparsh Herbal Pvt. Ltd.)
E-mail:- sparshherbals@gmail.com
Phone no: – 09450033492
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Dear Amit,
I am interested to cultivate stevia plant at a trial basis, so i need a small quantity of healthy plants, here in Karachi,Pakistan.would you supply me some plants so I can try them here.Give me rate per plant coasts me in Karachi.
Thanks.
Best Regards,
Irfan Nazar
Dear Amit, I’m from Sabah, Malaysia. I also interested to plant the stevia. So I need the stevia plant from you.
Please give me how to order, price and cost of freight. for further information, please email me.
what is the temperature requirement for stevia?
how can i get seeds from my own plants?
we have the same question riles. have someone answered you already?
Seeds are not appropriate for growing Stevia as they have a very poor germination rate (<10%).
Almost all farm & plantations use cuttings from older plants.
okay so you put the cuttings in water, wait for the roots to shoot then you can plant?
Cut shoot tips with about 3-5 leaves. The bottom tip must be just below a leaf node and stick it in loose top soil. Keep the soil watered but not saturated. Roots will sprout after about a week.
Agreed with Dr Zaki explanation
I’m from Nepal, kathmandu, I have hectors of land, and I am interested in planting Stevia plant in my field. I need technical & financial supports and more information on how to grow and must know the markets values and spaces…
How can I mail order seeds–I live oversees
pls I would need a text on the production granulated sugar from stevia plant. Thanks
I am going to try to planting stevia, how to do
Medicinal Properties of Stevia
Stevia is versatile herb with incredible sweetness that can be safely used in herbal medicines; tonics for diabetic patients and
also in the daily usage products, Stevia leaves can be used because of its anti-fungal and anti-bacterial property. Mild stevia
leaf tea offers excellent relief for an upset stomach.
A wet Stevia leaf bag provides a cooling effect on eyes (similar to using cucumber). The leaves effectively tighten the skin
and are good for wrinkles. Stevia has proved to give exceptional benefits when used regularly in skin care. It also has a
healing effect on blemishes, wounds, cuts and scratches.
Stevia is helpful in weight and blood pressure management. It has also been reported that stevia lowers incident of colds and
flu.
Commercial Cultivation
You need not be a South American farmer to be a successful Stevia grower. A short day plant, it only researches a height of
45 cm in three months. The concentration of Stevioside in the leaves of Stevia increases when the plants are grown under
long day condition.
Stevia grows best in upland areas in sub-tropical climate. In other places it can be grown as an annual. The plant prefers a
lightly textured, well-drained soil to which organic matter has been added. It needs ample water so that the soil is
consistently moist, but not wet. In hot, sunny climates it will do best in semi-shade. Propagation is from seed sown in spring,
but germination rates can be low-expect half the seeds sown not to germinate. Plant seedlings out once all danger of frost is
over. Leaves are best harvested just before flowering. The plants will also grow from cuttings, which are best taken in late
winter.
The concentration of stevioside in the leaves of Stevia increasing when the plants are grown under long day condition.
While, cultivating stevia on a large scale, it can be grown in well-drained red soil and sandy loam soil. The soil should be in
the pH range of 6.5-7.5. Saline soils should be avoided to cultivate this plant.
Stevia can be successfully cultivated al l around the year all over India expect the areas, which receive snowfall, or
temperatures go below 5 degree celcius in winter. The summer temperatures actually do not affect this plant if the high
summer temperatures have already been factored in the cult ivation practices.
Since seed germination rate is very poor, it is propagated vegetatively. Though stem cuttings are used for vegetative tissue
culture plants have proven to be the best planting material for Stevia. Tissue culture plants of Stevia are genetically pure,
free from pathogens and have excellent vigour. The tissue culture plants can be planted throughout the year, expect during
peak summer. An ideal planting density is 30,000 plants per acre with spacing of 25×40 cm in a raised bed system. The soil
can be enriched with a basal dressing of 25 tons of well rotten farmyard manure/hectare.
Land preparation
Land should be ploughed initially with a disc plough or harrowed to break down the colds. Fine tilth is required. One to two
times ploughing has to be done after harrowing. Around 25 MT of FYM/Ac has to be applied as a basal dressing during the
last ploughing to incorporate the manure with soil.
Soil Type
Stevia requires very good drainage any soil that retain the moisture for very long period of time are unsuitable for Stevia
cultivation and should be religiously avoided. Similarly black cotton soils with very heavy clay content should also be
avoided. It is mandatory that before planting, each and every soil sample should be properly tested and analyzed by an
expert. Red soil and sandy loam with a 6-7 pH are best for the cultivation of Stevia.
Raised bed preparation
Forming raised beds is the most economical way to grow Stevia. The raised bed should be of 15 cm in height and 60 cm in
width. The distance between each plant 23 cm. This would give a plant population of around 30,000 per acre.
Planting
Stevia can be planted in many ways. The types of agronomic practices generally depend on type of soil and climate
conditions. Generally it is advisable to plant minimum of 40,000 plants per acre. Since the economical part is the leaves it is
very important to achieve highest vegetative growth.
Planting Material
There are basically two options for multiplication. The first is the tissue culture and second the stem cutting. Tissue culture
is the best option but many farmers are tempted to try the stem cutting method for multiplication. As per practical
experience, stem cutting is sometimes more expensive to produce than the tissue culture since the success rat e of the stem
cuttings establishment is very low, it takes minimum of 25 weeks for the stem cutting to develop in proper feeding roots for
transplantation (younger stem cuttings transplants have shown more than 50% mortality in first few weeks of transplants in
main field). It is also noticed that Stevioside content of the stem cutting plants is lower by at least cutting plants is lower by
at least 2% points in Indian conditions.
Plant Varieties
There are about 90 varieties of stevia rebaudiana developed all around the world. Basically all these varieties have been
developed for different climate requirements, many times these varieties perform strangely in different climate conditions.
At the end of the day, just like sugarcane, it is the stevioside and rebaudioside content in the Stevia leaves that determine the
price and marketability of Stevia leaves. In many causes in south India it was observes that stevioside content was as low as
3.5%, which was below the minimum market requirement of 9%. Hence it becomes imperative that the grower selects
proper varieties with adequate guarantees from the planting material suppliers about minimum assured stevioside and
rebaudioside contents.
Irrigation
Stevia requires ample supply of good water all year around. As the plant cannot tolerate drought, frequent irrigation is
required Micro sprinklers are the best method of irrigation would not supply the required amount of water at the right time.
So through micro sprinklers, the water can be sprinklers, the water can be sprinkled once in a day in winter and two to four
times in a day in summer depending upon the heat and relative humidity in the air. Watering frequency should be scheduled
so that the plants do no wilt for want of water.
Fertilizer application
The recommended dose of fertilizer is 110:45:45 NPK/ac. This requires 4½ bags of urea, 2 bags of DAP and 2 bags of
Potash. The entire dose of DAP is applied as the basal dressing. The Nitrogen and Potash fertilizer can be split and applied
as 10 doses in every month. Nitrogen application is a must for the production of dry matters.
Plant protection
Organic gardeners in particular should find stevia an ideal addition to their yield. Though nontoxic, stevia plants have been
found to have insect-repelling tendencies. Their very sweetness, in fact, may be a kind of natural defense mechanism against
aphids and other bugs that find it not to their taste. Perhaps that’s why crop-devouring grasshoppers have been reported to
bypass stevia under cultivation. In case any disease symptoms are noticed, spraying of neem oil diluted in water is the best
organic method.
Weeding
Removal of weeds can be done manually. Since the crop is grown in raised beds, intercultural operations are easier by
manual labour.
Maintenance
Stevia plants do best in a rich, loamy soil-the same kind in which common garden-variety plants thrive. Since the feeder
roots tend to be quite near the surface, it is good idea to add compost for extra nutrients if the soil in your area is sandy.
Besides being sensitive to cold during their development stage, the roots can be also be adversely affected by excessive
levels of moisture. So take care not to over-water them and to make sure the soil in which they are planted drains easily and
isn’t soggy or subject to flooding.
Frequent light watering is recommended during the summer months. Adding a layer of compost or your favourite mulch
around each Stevia plant will help keep the shallow feeder roots from drying out.
Stevia plants respond well to fertilizers with lower nitrogen content than the fertilizer’s phosphoric acid or potash content.
Most organic fertilizers would work well, since they release nitrogen slowly.
Flowering of the plant should be avoided. Since Stevia has a significant apical dominance, the plant tends to grow tall and
lanky. Pinching of the apical bud would enhance bushy growth of the plant with side branches.
Harvesting
Depending on climate conditions one can achieve the yields of 2000-4000 Kilos in three to six harvests annually. Another
important aspect of harvesting is the timing of harvest. It should be noted that at no point of time plants should be allowed to
flower since after flowering the Stevioside percentage goes down rapidly and leaves are rendered unmarketable. Leaves are
harvested by plucking in a small quantity, or the entire plant with the side branches is cut leaving 10 to 15 cm from the base.
The first harvesting can be done four to five months after planting. Subsequent harvesting can be done every three months,
for three consecutive years. The sweetener in the leaf is maximum till the plant flowers. Just before flowering, the plant
should be cut completely leaving 10 cm from the ground. The new flush of leaves will sprout from here. The new plant will
be ready for harvest again in three months. The plant yields around 3000 kg of dried leaves from an acre of plantation every
year. Harvesting should be done as late as possible, since cool autumn temperatures and shorter days tend to intensify the
sweetness of the plants as they evolve into a reproductive state.
Unlocking the sweetness in your harvest
Once all leaves have been harvested it’s required to dry them. This can be accomplished on a net. The drying process is not
one that requires excessive heat; more important is good air circulat ion. On a moderately warm fall day, stevia crop can be
quick dried in the full sun in about 12 hours. (Drying times longer than that will lower the stevioside content of the final
product.)
Crushing the dried leaves is the final step in releasing stevia’s sweetening power. The dried leaves are powdered, sieved and
the fine powder is stored in containers. This can be done either by hand or, for greater effect, in a coffee grinder or in a
special blender for herbs.
Fresh Stevia leaves
This form of stevia is the herb in its most natural, unrefined state. A leaf picked from a stevia plant and chewed will impart
an extremely sweet taste sensation reminiscent of licorice that lasts for quite a while. For stevia to have a more practical
application as a tea or sweetener, the leaves must be dried or put through an extraction process, which makes the sweet taste
even more potent.
Dried leaves
For more of the flavour and sweet constituents of the stevia leaf to be released, drying and crushing is necessary. A dried
leaf is considerably sweetener than a fresh one, and is the form of stevia used in brewing herbal tea.
Stevia extracts
The form in which Stevia is primarily used as a sweetener in Japan is that of a white powdered extract. In this form it is
approximately 200 to 300 times sweeter than sugar (by weight). This white powder is an extract of the sweet glycosides
(natural sweetening agents) in the Stevia leaf.
Not all Stevia extract powders are the same. The taste, sweetness and cost of the various white stevia powders will likely
depend on their degree of refinement and the quality of the stevia plant used. Since extracted stevia powder is so intensely
sweet, it is always recommend that it be used by the pinch (or drop if diluted in water). Once mixed, this solution should be
stored in the refrigerator.
Liquid concentrates
These come in several forms. There’s a syrup black liquid (that result from boiling the leaves in water), which can enhance
the flavour of many foods. Steeping stevia leaves in distilled water or a mix of water and grain alcohol makes another type.
can i grow stevia with hydroponics method ?
If yes then how its possible ?
please give me a reply.
yes
Love this, I am very interested in growing Stevia for my own use.
Thanks,
Joyce