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Can You Grow Stevia in Delaware?
US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6b, 7a
Grow in a container and bring indoors before frost — it produces well under a grow light.
Plant zones
Delaware last frost
Delaware first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Stevias in Delaware
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Delaware'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 Delaware
Delaware has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Atlantic. Mild winters and warm summers support a long growing season for mid-Atlantic vegetables.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Stevia in Delaware?
Grow in a container and bring indoors before frost — it produces well under a grow light.
What zone is Delaware?
Delaware spans USDA Zone 7a (6b, 7a).
When do you plant Stevias in Delaware?
Plant Stevias around early March (start indoors Jan 10), harvest May 6 – May 26.