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When to Plant Stevia in Rosamond, Illinois (62083)

Location

Rosamond, Illinois

ZIP Code

62083

USDA Zone

6b

Last Frost

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Stevia seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Wednesday, April 29, 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 6b

Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) is a popular garden vegetable. In Rosamond, Illinois, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b, you should start seeds indoors around Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Plan to transplant your Stevia seedlings outdoors around Wednesday, April 29, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.