Can You Grow Stevia in Yukon?
Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1
Stevia is frost-tender but thrives in a pot on a sunny windowsill year-round.
Plant zones
Yukon last frost
Yukon first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Stevias in Yukon
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Yukon's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.
About Stevia
Stevia is the natural zero-calorie sweetener — the leaves are 200-300 times sweeter than sugar. Easy to grow as a container plant and overwinter indoors in cold climates.
Start from transplants (seeds have low germination). Grow in a pot and overwinter indoors in frost-prone zones. Harvest leaves before the plant flowers — sweetness peaks pre-flower. Dry leaves and crush for sweetener.
Gardening in Yukon
Yukon has a subarctic continental climate with extreme cold winters but surprisingly warm and long summer days. Whitehorse is Zone 1b-2a. Some vegetables succeed with cold frames and fast-maturing varieties.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Stevia in Yukon?
Stevia is frost-tender but thrives in a pot on a sunny windowsill year-round.
What zone is Yukon?
Yukon spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1).
When do you plant Stevias in Yukon?
Plant Stevias around mid-June (start indoors Apr 20), harvest Aug 14 – Sep 3.