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Stevia @ 75 paise Per Plant
Stevia
Parts Used: Leaves
Uses
Stevia is safe for diabetics, as it does not affect blood sugar levels.
Stevia does not have the neurological or renal side effects of some of the artificial sweeteners.
Mild Stevia leaf tea offers excellent relief for an upset stomach.
Stevia possess anti-fungal and anti-bacterial property also in addition to its other versatile uses. It can be safely used in herbal medicines, tonics for diabetic patients and also in the daily usage products like mouthwashes, and tooth pastes.
Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni (Bertoni) is a perennial herbaceous plant and is part of the Asteraceae family.The history of the culture of Stevia mainly stems from Paraguay and Brazil. Originally Stevia only grew in the northern regions of South America but its cultivation has become popular worldwide.The plant has been known for centuries by the native Guaranay-Indians for the sweet taste of its leaves. They use it, amongst other things, to make herbal tea. Stevia is often referred to as the "sweetest plant of the world".
Its leaves are about 5 cm long and 2 cm wide and are planted crosswise, facing each other. In the wild, the height of the plant varies from 40 to 80 cm but when cultivated, the Stevia can become 1 metre high. Stevia can be grown on relatively poor soil. The plants can be used for commercial production for 6 years, during which five times a year a harvest takes place of the part of the plant that is above the ground. The roots remain in place and so the plant regenerates again. Plants, which are 1 meter high, have a dry weight of 70 g on average. The dry weight of the leaves can vary from 15 to 35 g per plant.
Main advantages of Stevia
It is a completely natural non-synthetic product; It contains absolutely no calories.
The leaves can be used in their natural state.
As it has enormous sweetening power, only small quantities need to be used;
Depending on weather conditions and density of loading, it generally takes 24 to 48 hours to dry Stevia at 40°C to 50°C. An estimated 8600 kg/Acre of green weight is dried down to 2400 kg/acre of dry weight.
Threshing
Immediately following drying, a specially designed thresher/separator is necessary to separate dry Stevia leaves from its stem. Stem and leaf portions tend to be equally represented at 3,000 kg/ha each.
Climate
It is a subtropical plant and can grow in the temperature range of 11-14OC. An annual temperature of 31OC with rainfall of 140 cm per year has been found optimum for its good growth. The stevia shows higher leaves production under minimal frost, high light intensities and warm temperature. In the hills stevia cultivation is recommended between 2000-3500 ft. altitude where the above climate condition prevails.
Land Preparation
The land sites are plowed and or cultivated twice to prepare a fairly smooth, firm-planting surface.
Planting
Depending on different climatic conditions Stevia is cultivable throughout the year except for times when it is extremely hot or cold. Stevia plug plants are planted into the field on either 61 cm row spacing with a total plant density in the order of 30000 plants per acre.
Fertilization
The plant appears to have low nutrient requirements, however a soil test should be conducted.
Irrigation
Normally, the Stevia plant requires frequent, shallow irrigation. Generally, one applies irrigation if the stem tips are drooping at least one time per week.
Weed Control
This crop also requires hand hoeing and weeding.
Pests
Insect pest pressures other than cutworm are minimal. Septoria disease can cause considerable damage to the Stevia crop. Animals seem to like the sweet taste of Stevia, too.
Harvesting
Time of harvesting depends on land variety and growing season. Generally it can be scheduled when plants are 40-60 centimeters in height. Shorter days induce flowering. Optimum yield (biomass) and stevioside quality and quantity is best just prior to flowering. The plant will tolerate very low temperatures.
Drying
Drying of the woody stems plus the soft green leaf material is completed immediately after harvesting utilizing a drying wagon or a kiln.
Minimum Order Qty : 30,000 Plants
Stevia
Parts Used: Leaves
Uses
Stevia is safe for diabetics, as it does not affect blood sugar levels.
Stevia does not have the neurological or renal side effects of some of the artificial sweeteners.
Mild Stevia leaf tea offers excellent relief for an upset stomach.
Stevia possess anti-fungal and anti-bacterial property also in addition to its other versatile uses. It can be safely used in herbal medicines, tonics for diabetic patients and also in the daily usage products like mouthwashes, and tooth pastes.
Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni (Bertoni) is a perennial herbaceous plant and is part of the Asteraceae family.The history of the culture of Stevia mainly stems from Paraguay and Brazil. Originally Stevia only grew in the northern regions of South America but its cultivation has become popular worldwide.The plant has been known for centuries by the native Guaranay-Indians for the sweet taste of its leaves. They use it, amongst other things, to make herbal tea. Stevia is often referred to as the "sweetest plant of the world".
Its leaves are about 5 cm long and 2 cm wide and are planted crosswise, facing each other. In the wild, the height of the plant varies from 40 to 80 cm but when cultivated, the Stevia can become 1 metre high. Stevia can be grown on relatively poor soil. The plants can be used for commercial production for 6 years, during which five times a year a harvest takes place of the part of the plant that is above the ground. The roots remain in place and so the plant regenerates again. Plants, which are 1 meter high, have a dry weight of 70 g on average. The dry weight of the leaves can vary from 15 to 35 g per plant.
Main advantages of Stevia
It is a completely natural non-synthetic product; It contains absolutely no calories.
The leaves can be used in their natural state.
As it has enormous sweetening power, only small quantities need to be used;
Depending on weather conditions and density of loading, it generally takes 24 to 48 hours to dry Stevia at 40°C to 50°C. An estimated 8600 kg/Acre of green weight is dried down to 2400 kg/acre of dry weight.
Threshing
Immediately following drying, a specially designed thresher/separator is necessary to separate dry Stevia leaves from its stem. Stem and leaf portions tend to be equally represented at 3,000 kg/ha each.
- The plant is non-toxic and has no side effects
- The leaves as well as the pure stevioside extract can be cooked.
- It has no aftertaste or any kind of bitterness.
- Stable when heated up to 200 degrees;
- Non fermentative effect.
- It can be used as flavour enhancer.
- Ideal, non-addictive sweetener for children.
Climate
It is a subtropical plant and can grow in the temperature range of 11-14OC. An annual temperature of 31OC with rainfall of 140 cm per year has been found optimum for its good growth. The stevia shows higher leaves production under minimal frost, high light intensities and warm temperature. In the hills stevia cultivation is recommended between 2000-3500 ft. altitude where the above climate condition prevails.
Land Preparation
The land sites are plowed and or cultivated twice to prepare a fairly smooth, firm-planting surface.
Planting
Depending on different climatic conditions Stevia is cultivable throughout the year except for times when it is extremely hot or cold. Stevia plug plants are planted into the field on either 61 cm row spacing with a total plant density in the order of 30000 plants per acre.
Fertilization
The plant appears to have low nutrient requirements, however a soil test should be conducted.
Irrigation
Normally, the Stevia plant requires frequent, shallow irrigation. Generally, one applies irrigation if the stem tips are drooping at least one time per week.
Weed Control
This crop also requires hand hoeing and weeding.
Pests
Insect pest pressures other than cutworm are minimal. Septoria disease can cause considerable damage to the Stevia crop. Animals seem to like the sweet taste of Stevia, too.
Harvesting
Time of harvesting depends on land variety and growing season. Generally it can be scheduled when plants are 40-60 centimeters in height. Shorter days induce flowering. Optimum yield (biomass) and stevioside quality and quantity is best just prior to flowering. The plant will tolerate very low temperatures.
Drying
Drying of the woody stems plus the soft green leaf material is completed immediately after harvesting utilizing a drying wagon or a kiln.
Minimum Order Qty : 30,000 Plants
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