Grow, Harvest, and Process Your Own Stevia - The Best Natural Sweetener
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I planted stevia in a pot. It makes fine white flowers on thin stems that flop over. These I let rest in a new pot filled with soil while still attached to the mother plant. Soon these develop into new plants as the small stems take root. Then I cut it free from the other plant and move it.
Thanks for the tip, it is very helpful.
A super easy way to dry your stevia is leave it on the branches and place it in a warm/hot vehicle. Then when dry just grab the stem and pull while gripping the stem with the other hand (or through a hole of a colander). You end up with a big pile of dried leaves that I store in a canning jar. One note with stevia is that "more" is not necessarily better. If you use too much stevia in tea, etc. Then you can get a bitter taste. I grew it in a self watering pot to reduce worry about water needs. When it starts to want to bloom, pinch back or harvest that branch. Even when it died down in winter here in California, it came back the next year. Super easy to grow, harvest, and use.
Thanks for the info !!!!!
Thank you!!
So that’s why the stevia aftertaste and all is from?? Thank you for this tip!!
A friend of mine grew it here in Florida, outdoors, and then cut the whole stalks, put together with a thin rope and hung from a curtain rod to air-dry. He does have a dehydrator but the air-drying process worked well.
I grow organic Stevia and pick a few leaves and put them in my gallon jug of homemade sun tea. The longer that you leave the leaves in your tea (maybe a day or more ) the sweeter your tea becomes.
I love your little tips and especially the scriptures ending each video. Between you and Danny on Deep South Homestead with his porch talks it helps me keep my mind in the right place all day long. God bless yo0u and your family.
I don’t see him anymore did something happen to him? I loved hearing him talk. Still love the channel
I grew stevia several years ago and my two cats ate it! I use stevia in baking, for tea and in place of any sugar. Love it.
How u use it in baking? Plz let me know i want to bake something for my mom
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so that's why neighborhood cats keep coming around
to eat from my stevia bush !
... Sister ...to make it easier I harvest and put them all in a cotton pillow case or paper bag clip closed and hang bag inside to dry
... Then when dry crush while inside bag and pull out the sticks first then your left with the dried crush leaves 😘🤗🕊️
@Stacy Marie what a great tip! Thanks! I’m also going to use that technique to harvest my mints and cat nip(mint)!😺👍😻😁
Thanks for the tip of placing stevia in a paper bag. How many weeks do you let the bag hang for drying?
Stevia is my new adventurer to grow, thanks! For those who don't have a green thumb you can also purchase dried stevia leaves, add oxygen absorbers in an air tight jar like mason jars to store. There are handed crank grinders also. Knowing sustainable skills for a grid down situation will truly be worth more than silver and gold! Thank you for listing everything you used in this video because it's so helpful.
Texas Outlook I got my first Stevia plant can you tell me is there a certain dirt or food they need or just organic potting soil?? Thanks a bunch Bless you Shey
This is my first year growing Stevia and I love it. I wanted to have a good sweetener in my pantry that was not processed. I really enjoy taking my grandkids, nieces and nephews into the garden and giving them a leaf of it right off the plant. Their eyes just light up with surprise and delight.
Thank you for your wonderful insight and channel. God Bless you and your family.
I love that you shared scripture at the end - the very best eternal prepping that we can do. And yes! Let's spread the word. Stevia - just a little taste of heaven.
I miss growing my own stevia. Between the bugs getting to my plants and the chemtrails burning the leaves I gave up. Never thought to bring them inside as house plants. I will MOST DEFINITELY do that next time. Thank you!
I’ve grown it in Zone 5, New Brunswick, Canada. I find it easy to grow. In the fall I cut it back and dry the leaves. I grind mine to a powder and just add it in things like spaghetti sauce or to pop the flavour of carrots.
Hi Janice, Could you tell me if you grew your stevia in a greenhouse or outside? I'm planning to grow some for my first time here in Clarenville, Newfoundland. Any tips for our maritime weather would be greatly appreciated. 🌱
I grew mine in zone 5B in Ontario. It's a rather hearty plant. Today I plan on harvesting it and will dry it in small bunches hanging upside down.
I grew 3 plants in my outdoor garden.
My first year growing Stevia, I didn't know I could keep it in the house . Thanks 😊
Thank you for making this video. I was wondering how you used stevia grown at home. Also thank you for reading scriptures it is so inspiring. God bless.
Thank you, Tiralynn!
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Best Armageddon ever! This channel makes the Last Days so much more bearable! We all gotta keep smiling and keep praying that God intervenes soon. Thanks!
I wish we all had a community together 💕 sending love and prayers from northern Michigan.
@@seharris11wouldn't that be great....if at least each state had several Christian communities of people who are like minded...prepping but also relying on God. I really would not know how to get something like this started. Thanks😊
i grew stevia when i had my house several years ago, right alongside a mint plant. the combination was a great snack when i was gardening...just one leaf from each plant. i now live in an apartment and have been thinking about growing them together again. thanks for the idea.
My kids add basil, mint and stevia leaves! It tastes good. But they can only harvest one leaf a day, or my plant would be gone 😂
I have a pot if stevia I have been growing for several years. I boughr the plant at Lowes one year and it has been in the same large planter since then. It has flowers each year, it burns brown during winter and comes back out each spring. I bring it inside during winter and place it outside adter all frost is gone.
I have not used it, but will this year after watchingvthis vedio. Tks, Christa. I have used purchaed powered stevia for years in everything, from cereal to cooked desserts. It is wonderful. God is so good to provide everything we need in nature.
Im in zone 7,in N.C. and grow stevia outdoors. The plants die back in winter but come back in spring. Have been growing for about 10 years.
my seeds finally sprouted. i have tried so many times to grow it. sprinkle on soil and pat down, mist the top, cover with clear wrap, put in a warm sunny spot. took mine about a week. SEEDLINGS!!!
This is my 2nd year of growing Stevia. The first year didn't go so well. This year it grew really well. I dehydrate it and use it in my tea.
I got intrigued by your way of being fr some reason I felt God guiding to me to learn something from you and that is to be kind like your doing. I was tooken back not understanding until you said bless someone and I said oh how nice that she said it that way then I was like hmm I kept watching ND you gave a scripture wow!!! I was omygosh it was God who led me here🤗
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I'm a diabetic, thank you for the information on stevia. Have a blessed day.
Thank you for this valuable Info on Stevia. Loved the end of the video with the scripture reading. God bless from New Zealand.
The sweet-leaved raspberry (Rubus suavissimus) also has the same use,which is also frost-resistant compared to stevia. According to traditional Chinese medicine, it is used to make a medicinal drink known as Sweet tea Tian-cha. The raspberry version of steviol, called rubusoside, provides the sweet taste of the leaves of this raspberry.
I pay $12 for one of those planters of Stevia dried and ground up, so I'm appreciating this video and I appreciate the scripture. God bless you.
The WORD at the end got me subscribe!❤ My friend just gave me a stevia cutting today and I was checking for videos on how to care for it. Glad I saw yours! God bless!
I live what you’re doing and appreciate your wholesome and clear message! It’s refreshing. Also, I look forward to growing Stevia soon. Thanks for the video 😊😊😊
Sweet, thanks for the info! Chose to grow Stevia this year for the first time, in preparation for the day when sugar becomes difficult to purchase.
WOW ! Great thinking. I just ordered my Stevia seeds for a house plant. Then, to dehydrate the leaves. I would have never thought of it myself. Thank You Sister.
Thanks! we have had our stevia plant for about 5 months and have not done anything with it yet! Can't wait to try this. I didn't know how to put it in my coffee, so this is just what I needed to know!
My stevia plants are growing so fast. I haven't pulled from them yet but I'm still learning how they interact with the watering and light. Once I know they are doing exceptionally well...I'll try this! Thanks!
I have never grown stevia before, but, I am getting all my seeds ready to plant and I am going to order some and plant them. I think I will put them in a pot so I can bring them indoors for the winter. Thank you, as always, for your wonderful videos.
I have grown it for the first time this year. I dehydrated it too :>). Thanks so much.
Just found this channel and LOVE IT!!!
Thank you for this video! I grew stevia this year and want to preserve it for next year. So, I started looking for ways to preserve it and continue growing it for next year. Your video came up at just the right time! Best of all, is the scripture you shared at the end, it made my day! You have a new subscriber! God bless!
I grew it from a plant I found at Walmart! It grew like a weed -here in Florida - no problem, no work. It was knock your socks off sweet! But I never thought to dry it and steep with it - I have no idea why. I thought I had to process it somehow into white powder like it comes at the store so after that first year. I just never grew it again. Now that I'm diabetic, I will try again armed with the knowledge I can dry and crumble it so easily. Thanks so very much!
Wow! Yes, Mary! I'll bet it will be an easy one for you to grow again. I have been told they use acetone to bleach it white. If that is true, that's terrible! I will be just fine with it staying green.
Full sun or shade or part of each?
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I just received my organic, non gmo seeds. Thank you sister 💞
Just bought seeds!! I'm in Wisconsin so I have to grow it in the house! A must have for someone eating a keto way of life!
I just bought a stevia plant today, so was very happy to find your video :)
Thank you for the thorugh instructions and tips that work for you.I just bought myself a plant and lets see how I do.
Thank you for the scripture God bless you!
I honestly never knew Stevia was a plant and we could grow them. I will definitely be doing this. Thank you.😁
Thank you again for this video, Krista! I took the leap and grew a Stevia plant this year. I love to pick the leaves occasionally while I am watering the garden. I heard August is the best time to harvest so will be doing so in a couple of weeks!
I just bought my first plant... thats why i came here ... and now i subscribed because of the last ten seconds... thank you
Wow! I never thought it would be fruitful in the US. Thank you so much for sharing...xx from North Carolina
I'm going to add this to my garden this season. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, thank you so much, I have a stevia plant, but I didn’t know how to use it 🙏🏾
I grew stevia the first time in 2023, but I only grew one plant. I dehydrated the leaves and made them into a powder form, but it definitely doesn’t mix well in coffee or tea. But as you said it’s good for baking. So I’m going to keep the leaves course. Thank you so much for all the info!!
My wife and I started Keto 04/30/18 and learned about Stevia. We cut all cola products and drink Zevia. I have been wanting to grow Stevia, and your video has convinced me to go for it. Thanks you angel.
Thanks for sharing now im growing them in my backyard and started to sweetened my tea and love ❤️ it and as much as possible avoiding real sugar
Out of necessity my favorite sugar alternative. I’m in zone 9 too!!
I have never thought we can grow Stevia. Thank you sister for sharing this information. God bless you.
The cola industry is lobbying to make it illegal to grow stevia. FYI Always harvest your seeds for future use, just in case they succeed.
All of your prepper videos are delightful .
My favorite thing is your scripture reading at the end of each video. Thank you.
Really this video shows the real and sustainable use of stevia🌠.. thanks ❤️
Thank you, just bought some and I live in HI. Enjoyed the video and scripture!!
Excellent video my friend!! I bought my first Stevia plant this year! So excited about this opportunity 😄
I bought a loose leaf and spice tea in Morocco that included stevia leaves. It was so delicious!
I had only like the video and the at the end you quoted Proverbs 22:1 and I'm subscribed. We're all here to spread the word. To spread love!
God bless you!
I think my tea is about to get a lot better. Thanks so much!
I added it to peppermint leaves to make a great sweet tea.
This is my first time watching any of your videos and the surprise of you reading scripture at the end and encouraging others to spread the good news made the video so much sweeter 🥰
TFS Great video. Going to add stevia seeds to my next order!
A good option for quick and safe drying is using a veggie steamer basket within a small pressure "cooker." Just place the entire stalk with leaves intact in the steamer. Pile them on in a single (or double) layer basket.
With other cooking going on, place the pressure cooker on a previously hot range, and leave the pressure valve off. This allows the heat, pressure, and humidity to naturally vent off. The heat and excess water is steamed off, while steam-opening up the cell walls, allowing a full dehydration. When you hear (and see) no more venting of air and steam, the dehydration is done (faster than a dehydrator). Allow the cooker to cool down, and open up, ... and remove the basket with all the dried product. The leaves will be bright steamed green and dry, no browning, and no loss of calories or nutrition.
Strip the leaves from the stalks (easier when dried) onto a plate, then crush/blend into the desired consistency.
I use the smallest Presto (stainless steel 8# or aluminum 3 1/2#) 4 quart pressure cooker
www.pressurecooker-outlet.com/Presto-Pressure-Cookers.htm
With a Bed, Bath, Beyond Kuhn-Rikon double layer steam basket (removable top basket)
www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/kuhn-rikon-2-in-1-steamer/1044726775?Keyword=kuhn%20rikon%20steam%20basket
Can use this method for any other drying of herbals and vegs. If you went into creating your own essential oils, then this process with water steam-distilling (steam bathing) of herbs also works great. Place the steam basket into water up above the herbs. Close and use the vent pressure valve. Heat up, steam, and allow to cool down. The oils will be infused into the water. Lift out the basket and herbs, allowing them to drip dry. The oils will cool down and separate from the water. The oils can then be easily removed from the water surface and bottled.
I got Stevia,. Growing thanks for info I didn't know how to use,. It,. Jah,. Bless,. All
What a nice and refreshing program…great information, presentation and scripture.
Keep up the good work
Really loved your guidance . I must tell you have got beautiful looks & brain. Even plants will love to flourish at your place.
Excited to try this again in Zone 9 Mesa, Arizona.
First year growing stevia. Thank goodness I have a container garden, guess what’s coming inside? 😃
So glad you covered this - and so well.
Thank you, Sandee!
Impressive and Captivating!!!...
I have grown stevia before but didn't know how to dehydrate it. Thanks!
Thankyou for sharing . I didn't know Stevia could be grown in a pot . Surely going to try it. Thank you for scripture.
You explained that very well. I'm going to grow it. Thanks amen 🙏 God bless you 🙏❤
Great tips! Thank you.
I'm actually drying stevia ight now. Do this before winter time. I also like to keep it whole and don't grind it. This summer I've been addeding it fresh to my smoothies for some sweetness. Last year, I brought it inside for the winter and didn't have to buy a plant this past spring. I really love love this plant!!!! Thanks for your video and tips!!
As usual another great video.... Thank You!
La planta tiene muchos usos, medicinales entre ellos. Recomiendo la obra de Josep Pamies "Stevia. Dulce medicina". Los capítulos 6 y 7 tratan de sus aplicaciones en la agricultura y la ganadería, respectivamente. Empleandola como mulch al pie de hortalizas o árboles frutales, los mantiene sanos y les da a los frutos mejor sabor. Y a los animales es igual, los conserva saludables y a su carne, huevos, etcétera les mejora el sabor.
I just purchased a stevia 🍃 plant. Great video. Thank you! BTW, the leaves are so sweet and delicious!
Wonderful!
Thank you for the information.
I love your videos.
Thanks for sharing and your pleasantness. May God bless you
I am growing this this year!!!
I love stevia to sweeten my tea. I started to grow some
I've grown stevia for 3 or 4 years and it always came back till this year. I had let it go to seed and sprinkled them around and they came up, but taste nothing like stevia. 😢 I'm going to try again.
Its my first time watching one of your videos and I will be watching more. Newly subscribed.
Thank you for your help.
The Scripture at the end just hooked me! Official New Subby
Going to give this a try
Thx just bought 2 plants and will have one inside and one outside to compare how they go. Thx for sharing how you use it at home. God bless:)
You give some if the best tips on CZcams.
I just bought seeds online, thank you sooooo much for that
P.S: That basket you used for the harvest was Hella dope
I grow it, it is really easy. I love your videos you are so sweet !
Love it that you gave scripture at the end❤ tha content was great, it was made better by the scripture, that turned me into a subscriber, thank you oh and your smile too of course 😊 more power. 😮😊
Great video. I love to just throw a few green leaves into my kale shakes.
I really love your videos. I love scripture readings even more. I love JESUS PEOPLE
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very informative, much appreciated
Thanks so much, Christa, for sharing. I am afraid that I have killed my stevia. Watering often, as you mentioned, is where I have failed. God bless you and your ministry, sweet sister. ❤️katie
Love your channel, thank you.
Thank you for this amazing video. I don't know this was a natural sweetener.
This great... Thank you!! Take care!!
great info-- i will get to growing right away
Thank you for sharing the scripture at the end.