How Do You Make Liquid Stevia Sweetener?
Stevia sweetener is an all-natural sweetener used as a replacement for sugar or artificial sweeteners. This food additive is said to be much healthier than other sweeteners, like aspartame or high fructose corn syrup. Although Stevia is available in health food stores, you can even make your own Stevia sweetener from the Stevia plant. Here’s how to make liquid Stevia sweetener. • Plant the Stevia. Stevia is an herb related to the Chrysanthemum. Its full name is Stevia Rebaudiana, and it grows wild in Paraguay and Brazil. It is easiest to start with transplants from a nursery, because Stevia can be difficult to grow from seeds. Today, most garden centers or nurseries will carry it; be sure to specifically ask for Stevia Rebaudiana, as there are other kinds of Stevia. It should be potted in rich soil that is exposed to full sun. The soil should be moist but offer good drainage; your Stevia plants should be lightly watered very frequently. Do not allow the roots to sit in water for long p
