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CULTIVATION OF STEVIA
Origin of Stevia Rebaudiana is in central Paraguay where it grows near the ponds and streams in wild conditions. Native Paraguayans have been consuming this herb in large quantities for many centuries. It was only during early fifties that Japanese stumbled upon this unique herb and took it to Japan where they have developed many varieties of this wonderful herb for large scale cultivation. The leaves of this plant are 30 times sweeter than sugar, with zero calories. Where as pure extract is 300 times sweeter than sugar.
One acre of Stevia Rebaudiana cultivation would produce sweetener equivalent to 36 Acres of sugar Cane More so the sweetness in Stevia Rebaudiana leaves is healthy and harmless.
Our life styles have changed so much over last 100 years that sweeteners (either natural high calorie such as sugar or high potency and low calorie sweeteners such as Aspartame (Sugar free, equal etc) have become integral part of our natural daily diet.
Due to sedentary life styles that we all tend to lead these days the incidence of obesity and diabetic conditions is constantly on increase. In India number of diabetic people in the age group of 25-45 is about 15% and is increasing at an alarming pace.
India being largest consumer of cane sugar along with largest diabetic population in the world. Stevia is ideally poised to make significant contribution in satisfying the Indian demand of natural low calorie sweetener.
Today Stevia Rebaudiana extract accounts for 40% of the sweetener market in Eastern block countries such as Japan, Korea and Malaysia In India Stevia Rebaudiana Benom was introduced in Maharashtra .
Apart from uses as sweetener this wonderful herb has other medicinal virtues such as per WHO findings.
• Regulates Blood Pressure
• Fights cavities
• Induces Pancreas to Produce more insulin
• Skin Care
• Flavor enhancer
• Bactericidal agent
Different varieties of Stevia Rebaudiana having different glucoside concentrations at the same time suitable for different climatic conditions.
Today the demand for high quality Stevia leaves is increasing dramatically in India Since there are one each processing units coming up in Western as well as southern states. At the same time its potential uses in contemporary Ayurvedic formulations is under active consideration by Indian Ayurvedic medicine majors.
THIS NEW CROP WOULD GIVE INDIAN FARMERS A CHOICE OF A PROFITABLE AND HEALTHY ALTERNATVE TO SATISFY PALATES OF ETERNALLY SWEET TOOTHED INDIANS.
Today we have largest commercial cultivation of Stveia Rebaudiana Bertoni In India under our direct control in different parts of India. In following few paragraphs we are trying to elaborate different aspects of commercial cultivation of Stevia.
Climate and soil requirements: Stevia can be successfully cultivated all around the year all over India except the areas which receive snow fall or temperatures go below 5 Degree centigrade in winter. The summer temperatures actually do not effect this plants if the high summer temperatures have already been factored in the cultivation practices.
Soil: Stevia requires very good drainage any soils that retain the moisture for very long period of time are unsuitable for Stevia Cultivation and should be religiously avoided Similarly black cotton soils with very heavy clay content should also be avoided. It is mandatory that before planting each and every soil sample should be properly tested and analyzed by an expert.
Water: Stevia requires ample supply of good quality water all year around. We recommend drip irrigation system. Use of any types of sprinklers would increase the incidence of bacterial infestation.
Origin of Stevia Rebaudiana is in central Paraguay where it grows near the ponds and streams in wild conditions. Native Paraguayans have been consuming this herb in large quantities for many centuries. It was only during early fifties that Japanese stumbled upon this unique herb and took it to Japan where they have developed many varieties of this wonderful herb for large scale cultivation. The leaves of this plant are 30 times sweeter than sugar, with zero calories. Where as pure extract is 300 times sweeter than sugar.
One acre of Stevia Rebaudiana cultivation would produce sweetener equivalent to 36 Acres of sugar Cane More so the sweetness in Stevia Rebaudiana leaves is healthy and harmless.
Our life styles have changed so much over last 100 years that sweeteners (either natural high calorie such as sugar or high potency and low calorie sweeteners such as Aspartame (Sugar free, equal etc) have become integral part of our natural daily diet.
Due to sedentary life styles that we all tend to lead these days the incidence of obesity and diabetic conditions is constantly on increase. In India number of diabetic people in the age group of 25-45 is about 15% and is increasing at an alarming pace.
India being largest consumer of cane sugar along with largest diabetic population in the world. Stevia is ideally poised to make significant contribution in satisfying the Indian demand of natural low calorie sweetener.
Today Stevia Rebaudiana extract accounts for 40% of the sweetener market in Eastern block countries such as Japan, Korea and Malaysia In India Stevia Rebaudiana Benom was introduced in Maharashtra .
Apart from uses as sweetener this wonderful herb has other medicinal virtues such as per WHO findings.
• Regulates Blood Pressure
• Fights cavities
• Induces Pancreas to Produce more insulin
• Skin Care
• Flavor enhancer
• Bactericidal agent
Different varieties of Stevia Rebaudiana having different glucoside concentrations at the same time suitable for different climatic conditions.
Today the demand for high quality Stevia leaves is increasing dramatically in India Since there are one each processing units coming up in Western as well as southern states. At the same time its potential uses in contemporary Ayurvedic formulations is under active consideration by Indian Ayurvedic medicine majors.
THIS NEW CROP WOULD GIVE INDIAN FARMERS A CHOICE OF A PROFITABLE AND HEALTHY ALTERNATVE TO SATISFY PALATES OF ETERNALLY SWEET TOOTHED INDIANS.
Today we have largest commercial cultivation of Stveia Rebaudiana Bertoni In India under our direct control in different parts of India. In following few paragraphs we are trying to elaborate different aspects of commercial cultivation of Stevia.
Climate and soil requirements: Stevia can be successfully cultivated all around the year all over India except the areas which receive snow fall or temperatures go below 5 Degree centigrade in winter. The summer temperatures actually do not effect this plants if the high summer temperatures have already been factored in the cultivation practices.
Soil: Stevia requires very good drainage any soils that retain the moisture for very long period of time are unsuitable for Stevia Cultivation and should be religiously avoided Similarly black cotton soils with very heavy clay content should also be avoided. It is mandatory that before planting each and every soil sample should be properly tested and analyzed by an expert.
Water: Stevia requires ample supply of good quality water all year around. We recommend drip irrigation system. Use of any types of sprinklers would increase the incidence of bacterial infestation.