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Can You Grow Stevia in Virginia?
US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Grow in a container and bring indoors before frost — it produces well under a grow light.
Plant zones
Virginia last frost
Virginia first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Stevias in Virginia
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Virginia'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 Virginia
Virginia ranges from Zone 5b in the mountains to Zone 7b on the coast. The Shenandoah Valley is Zone 6b-7a. Four seasons with a long productive growing window in most areas.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Stevia in Virginia?
Grow in a container and bring indoors before frost — it produces well under a grow light.
What zone is Virginia?
Virginia spans USDA Zone 7a (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).
When do you plant Stevias in Virginia?
Plant Stevias around early March (start indoors Jan 10), harvest May 6 – May 26.