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When to Plant Stevia in Batavia, New York (14021)

Location

Batavia, New York

ZIP Code

14021

USDA Zone

6a

Last Frost

Monday, April 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Monday, February 9, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Monday, May 4, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Stevia seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Monday, May 4, 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 6a

Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) is a popular garden vegetable. In Batavia, New York, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a, you should start seeds indoors around Monday, February 9, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Monday, April 20, 2026. Plan to transplant your Stevia seedlings outdoors around Monday, May 4, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.