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Can You Grow Stevia in Nevada?
US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 8a
Grow in a container and bring indoors before frost — it produces well under a grow light.
Plant zones
Nevada last frost
Nevada first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Stevias in Nevada
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Nevada'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 Nevada
Nevada has an arid continental climate. Las Vegas is Zone 9a-9b; Reno is Zone 6b-7a; mountain areas are Zone 4-5. Low humidity means cool nights even in summer.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Stevia in Nevada?
Grow in a container and bring indoors before frost — it produces well under a grow light.
What zone is Nevada?
Nevada spans USDA Zone 7a (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 8a).
When do you plant Stevias in Nevada?
Plant Stevias around early March (start indoors Jan 10), harvest May 6 – May 26.