Natural sweetener presents interesting cropping opportunity
Story Date: 10/24/2012

Source: Roy Roberson, SOUTH EAST FARM PRESS, 10/23/12
 

Chew a leaf and you’ll quickly understand the claim that stevia is 200-300 times sweeter than sugar is probably on the conservative side.

The dark green leaves grow 2-3 inches long on waist high plants and are harvested and dried, much like tobacco.

 
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