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Can You Grow Stevia in Connecticut?
US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b
Stevia is frost-tender but thrives in a pot on a sunny windowsill year-round.
Plant zones
Connecticut last frost
Connecticut first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Stevias in Connecticut
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Connecticut'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 Connecticut
Connecticut has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Four distinct seasons support a classic New England growing calendar.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Stevia in Connecticut?
Stevia is frost-tender but thrives in a pot on a sunny windowsill year-round.
What zone is Connecticut?
Connecticut spans USDA Zone 6a (5b, 6a, 6b).
When do you plant Stevias in Connecticut?
Plant Stevias around early April (start indoors Feb 3), harvest May 31 – Jun 20.