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| Kathy |
SteviaCopied over from the other thread, be interested to hear if anyone else has made much use of this sweetener.Old Lob said: I've ordered seeds for a sweet herb called stevia which are going into a raised bed. I've one plant at the moment, not enogh for chutney, but I use it and sweet cicley in puddings! |
| Kathy |
Didn't know you could get the seeds for Stevia Old Lob, wonder how much seed would be needed to grow a decent amount and would it grow in the colder climes of Scotland! |
| Old Lob |
They don't like very cold weather apparently, and I've just read that the seeds are difficult to germinate!
If the local herb guy can grow em, so can I 
Seeds are coming from: http://www.nickys-nursery.co.uk/seeds/pages/herb-s.htm |
| Kathy |
I've used Nicky's Nursery for a lot of my seeds, good company. I've got an electric propogator and SHOULD have a greenhouse fully kitted out with glass so I think I'll give these a go, thanks Old Lob! |