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Can You Grow Stevia in Alaska?
US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b
Stevia is frost-tender but thrives in a pot on a sunny windowsill year-round.
Plant zones
Alaska last frost
Alaska first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Stevias in Alaska
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Alaska'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 Alaska
Alaska ranges from subarctic to maritime climates. The interior has very short summers but intense sunlight. Coastal areas are milder. Cold-hardy crops and greenhouses are key.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Stevia in Alaska?
Stevia is frost-tender but thrives in a pot on a sunny windowsill year-round.
What zone is Alaska?
Alaska spans USDA Zone 4b (1a, 1b, 2a, 2b).
When do you plant Stevias in Alaska?
Plant Stevias around mid-April (start indoors Feb 17), harvest Jun 14 – Jul 4.