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Originally Posted by JustJo
Is stevia hard to grow? And do you just mush up the leaves or let it steep in the beverages or??
I'm curious to see if that's something we could grow down here in south FL...we're zone 10.
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I grew and sold Stevia in Florida zone 10. It will have a hard time in summer. You need to grow it in part-sun part shade there and maybe even consider a small screenhouse for it. Otherwise its really easy to grow.
To use it, you can crush and soak in beverages or you can distill it:
http://www.ehow.com/how_4843789_dist...ia-leaves.html
Keep in mine that Agave and Stevia are still sugar and even if they are slower, they still are sugar just like honey. Stevia just cant be good for you in large amounts. No plant or herb is. I'm not saying not to use it but use it in moderation.
I make lemonade with it and tea, crush it with mint leaves and put in my drink. The taste is ok but does have an after taste.