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When to Plant Stevia in Roxobel, North Carolina (27872)

Location

Roxobel, North Carolina

ZIP Code

27872

USDA Zone

8a

Last Frost

Friday, March 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Friday, January 9, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Friday, April 3, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Stevia seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Friday, April 3, 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 8a

Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) is a popular garden vegetable. In Roxobel, North Carolina, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a, you should start seeds indoors around Friday, January 9, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, March 20, 2026. Plan to transplant your Stevia seedlings outdoors around Friday, April 3, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.