When to Plant Stevia in Nicollet, Minnesota (56074)

Location

Nicollet, Minnesota

ZIP Code

56074

USDA Zone

Last Frost

Sunday, May 10, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Start Seeds Indoors

Sunday, March 1, 2026

Transplant Outdoors

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Based on last frost Sunday, May 10, 2026 · Zone 5a

Pro tip: Start Stevia seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Sunday, May 24, 2026.

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🌿 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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🛠️ Supplies You'll Need

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🌾 Seed Saving Guide

🟡 Moderate

✅ Open-pollinated — seeds grow true to parent

When to Harvest Seed

Harvest seed heads when brown and dry in fall, just before the first frost.

Processing

Strip dried flower heads, separate chaff, surface sow immediately or store cool and dry.

Seed Viability

Up to 2 years when stored cool, dark, and dry.

Pro Tip

Stevia germination rates can be low (20–50%). Surface sow and provide light — seeds need light to germinate.

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Raised Bed Planting Guides

A 4×8 bed fits 14 plants of Stevia. See plant counts, spacing grids, and companion pairings for every bed size →

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Stevia in Nicollet, Minnesota? +

In Nicollet (Zone 5a), start Stevia seeds indoors around Sunday, March 1, 2026 and transplant outdoors around Sunday, May 24, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Nicollet, Minnesota? +

The average last spring frost date for Nicollet, Minnesota (ZIP 56074) is around Sunday, May 10, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 5a.

How long does Stevia take to grow? +

Stevia typically matures in about 90 days from transplanting. In Nicollet, that means you can expect harvest around Sunday, May 24, 2026 plus 90 days.

Should I start Stevia indoors or direct sow in Minnesota? +

Stevia should be started indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date. In Nicollet, that means starting around Sunday, March 1, 2026.

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Growing Stevia in Zone 5a

Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) is a popular garden vegetable. In Nicollet, Minnesota, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5a, you should start seeds indoors around Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, May 10, 2026. Plan to transplant your Stevia seedlings outdoors around Sunday, May 24, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.