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When to Plant Stevia in Bridgewater, New York (13313)

Location

Bridgewater, New York

ZIP Code

13313

USDA Zone

5b

Last Frost

Saturday, April 25, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Saturday, February 14, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Saturday, May 9, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Stevia seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Saturday, May 9, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Stevia rebaudiana
Days to Maturity 90 days
Mature Height 18-24"
Spread 18"
Type Tender Perennial

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Moderate (consistent moisture)

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Spacing

18" apart

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Planting Depth

0.13" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 14-21 days

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Growing Stevia in Zone 5b

Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) is a popular garden vegetable. In Bridgewater, New York, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b, you should start seeds indoors around Saturday, February 14, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Saturday, April 25, 2026. Plan to transplant your Stevia seedlings outdoors around Saturday, May 9, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.