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.

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.

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 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.

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.

... 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 😘🤗🕊️

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.

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.

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.

My first year growing Stevia, I didn't know I could keep it in the house . 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 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.

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.

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.

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🤗

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.

I'm a diabetic, thank you for the information on stevia. Have a blessed day.

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!

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!

Just found this channel and LOVE IT!!!

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 😊😊😊

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 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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

Thank you for this valuable Info on Stevia. Loved the end of the video with the scripture reading. God bless from New Zealand.

I have grown it for the first time this year. I dehydrated it too :>). Thanks so much.

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!!

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 just received my organic, non gmo seeds. Thank you sister 💞

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 just bought a stevia plant today, so was very happy to find your video :)

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 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 have never thought we can grow Stevia. Thank you sister for sharing this information. God bless you.

Wow! I never thought it would be fruitful in the US. Thank you so much for sharing...xx from North Carolina

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.

Excellent video my friend!! I bought my first Stevia plant this year! So excited about this opportunity 😄

I'm going to add this to my garden this season. Thanks for sharing.

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 just bought my first plant... thats why i came here ... and now i subscribed because of the last ten seconds... thank you

Wow, thank you so much, I have a stevia plant, but I didn’t know how to use it 🙏🏾

TFS Great video. Going to add stevia seeds to my next order!

My favorite thing is your scripture reading at the end of each video. Thank you.

First year growing stevia. Thank goodness I have a container garden, guess what’s coming inside? 😃

Out of necessity my favorite sugar alternative. I’m in zone 9 too!!

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!!

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

All of your prepper videos are delightful .

Really this video shows the real and sustainable use of stevia🌠.. thanks ❤️

Really loved your guidance . I must tell you have got beautiful looks & brain. Even plants will love to flourish at your place.

So glad you covered this - and so well.

Thank you, just bought some and I live in HI. Enjoyed the video and scripture!!

I grow it in zone 3, it won’t survive the winters but grows well from a nursery plant or bring it inside for winter ;)

I got Stevia,. Growing thanks for info I didn't know how to use,. It,. Jah,. Bless,. All

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!

As usual another great video.... Thank You!

I just purchased a stevia 🍃 plant. Great video. Thank you! BTW, the leaves are so sweet and delicious!

I think my tea is about to get a lot better. Thanks so much!

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 🥰

What a nice and refreshing program…great information, presentation and scripture. Keep up the good work

Excited to try this again in Zone 9 Mesa, Arizona.

I bought a loose leaf and spice tea in Morocco that included stevia leaves. It was so delicious!

Thankyou for sharing . I didn't know Stevia could be grown in a pot . Surely going to try it. Thank you for scripture.

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.

Great tips! Thank you.

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

Thanks for the video. This is exactly the way I grew and processed my Stevia. Up here in Michigan of course, it needs to be over-wintered inside and I just don't have room in my sunny window for all the herbs I grow but I did dry enough to use. I'm going to try this year to plant more and harvest more so I can experiment baking with it. I would love to get rid of most of the sugar I use. I love you, dear and thanks for reading the Scriptures at the end! Makes my day!!!

Impressive and Captivating!!!...

I just bought seeds online, thank you sooooo much for that

Thank you for the information. I love your videos.

I have grown stevia before but didn't know how to dehydrate it. Thanks!

You explained that very well. I'm going to grow it. Thanks amen 🙏 God bless you 🙏❤

You give some if the best tips on KZfaq.

Going to give this a try

The Scripture at the end just hooked me! Official New Subby

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. 😮😊

I am growing this this year!!!

I grow it, it is really easy. I love your videos you are so sweet !

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:)

I had peppermint and stevia. They died in our drought because they were out of the way..... My kids would ask to eat the bubblegum plants. They would pick one of each plant and chew them together. It's like having DoubleMint Gum. They would decide to spit out at the end or swallow. They knew it was okay to swallow so they did that mostly. I'm looking for Stevia plants this year and I need to transplant my Mint into a better place. We're going to be under drought conditions again so I've got to get some irrigation in place. Thank You for such a great and helpful video as always.

Gorgeous video! I will try to grow some stevia. God Bless

Thanks for sharing and your pleasantness. May God bless you

thats a cute basket!

This is my first year growing Stevia and I have loved this plant. Could you do a video on collecting the seeds for next years harvest?

Great video. I love to just throw a few green leaves into my kale shakes.

Thank you. I had a stevia plant but never quite knew how to process it for my use.

Love your channel, thank you.

great info-- i will get to growing right away

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.

very informative, much appreciated