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Can You Grow Stevia in South Dakota?
US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Stevia is frost-tender but thrives in a pot on a sunny windowsill year-round.
Plant zones
South Dakota last frost
South Dakota first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Stevias in South Dakota
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on South Dakota'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 South Dakota
South Dakota has a continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Eastern South Dakota is Zone 4b-5a; western South Dakota is colder. Short growing seasons.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Stevia in South Dakota?
Stevia is frost-tender but thrives in a pot on a sunny windowsill year-round.
What zone is South Dakota?
South Dakota spans USDA Zone 4b (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Stevias in South Dakota?
Plant Stevias around mid-April (start indoors Feb 17), harvest Jun 14 – Jul 4.