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Can You Grow Stevia in Georgia?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
Stevia grows as a perennial in your zone — harvest leaves all season for a natural sweetener.
Plant zones
Georgia last frost
Georgia first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Stevias in Georgia
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Georgia'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 Georgia
Georgia has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. A long growing season supports two full vegetable crops per year in most of the state.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Stevia in Georgia?
Stevia grows as a perennial in your zone — harvest leaves all season for a natural sweetener.
What zone is Georgia?
Georgia spans USDA Zone 8a (6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Stevias in Georgia?
Plant Stevias around mid-February (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Apr 16 – May 6.