Stevia rebaudiana - P11

Description
The Caa-ehe (Stevia rebaudiana) is a herbaceous plant with a sweet flavour. Its green leaves are lanceolate. A sunny location and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil are required for optimum growth of the Caa-ehe.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Eupatorium rebaudianum.

Bulletpoints
* sweet flavour * Suitable for growing in pots

Leaves
Suitable for consumption. The green leaves are lanceolate and have a sweet flavour.

Spread
South America.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Seed
Sowing outdoors from May to June.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Spring to summer.

Tasks
- Harvest: In the period from September to October - Sowing outdoors: In the period from May to June.

Care
Too much fertiliser harms the aroma of herbs! Herbs are well cared for in planters if they are given herb fertiliser once in spring. When planted out in the garden, a dose of compost at the start of the season is sufficient.

Use
Tubs, group planting, vegetable garden, baking, desserts, tea, medicinal plant