Stevia needs minimal pruning, snip any yellow or brown leaves if they appear. Prune back the plant a few times throughout the growing season to prevent flowering and encourage branching. Like mint, harvesting frequently and pinching away flowers will encourage bushy growth. If you notice small flower buds beginning to form on your lemon balm plant, take care to pinch them off quickly. We suggest checking the roots monthly and trimming any that are brown or extending past the yPod.
Stevia can be harvested for individual leaves, or in large amounts when the branches are at least 8 inches long. To harvest, cut branches halfway down, hang to dry in a well ventilated area and remove leaves from branches once the stem snaps.
Native to Paraguay, stevia has long been used as an herbal sweetener. As early as 500 AD, the Guarani people used stevia in hot mate to cut the bitter flavor.
Stevia is said to be 200-300 times sweeter than sugar, so a little goes a long way!
Stevia is most commonly used as a sugar substitute, but it is also believed to be an antioxidant and have anti-hyperglycemic, anti-hypertensive, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
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