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Can You Grow Stevia in Mississippi?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b
Stevia grows as a perennial in your zone — harvest leaves all season for a natural sweetener.
Plant zones
Mississippi last frost
Mississippi first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Stevias in Mississippi
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Mississippi'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 Mississippi
Mississippi has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Two growing seasons are achievable most years. Excellent for sweet potatoes, okra, and southern vegetables.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Stevia in Mississippi?
Stevia grows as a perennial in your zone — harvest leaves all season for a natural sweetener.
What zone is Mississippi?
Mississippi spans USDA Zone 8a (7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Stevias in Mississippi?
Plant Stevias around mid-February (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Apr 16 – May 6.