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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: Jeannine on February 23, 2007, 22:40:35

Title: Sweetening herb Stevia
Post by: Jeannine on February 23, 2007, 22:40:35
Hi I think someone was asking about this recently, I can't find the original post but I have found some seeds. XX Jeannine
Title: Re: Sweetening herb Stevia
Post by: Amazin on February 23, 2007, 23:04:26
If you need more, Nicky's Nursery has them:

http://www.nickys-nursery.co.uk/seeds/pages/herb-s.htm

You may like to check this, though:

http://www.foodstandards.gov.uk/foodindustry/imports/banned_restricted/stevioside

I'd still use it!
Title: Re: Sweetening herb Stevia
Post by: teresa on February 24, 2007, 09:09:20
 "they did not pass EU safety assessments"  :o

big brother watching over us again ?  :P
how did we manage before joining the wonderfull E.U.  :'(
Title: Re: Sweetening herb Stevia
Post by: Mouseski on February 24, 2007, 10:14:06
We use sweet cicely in jams, sauces, tea, cordials and sharp salads. FSA don't appear to have a bee in their bonnet about it! :)
Title: Re: Sweetening herb Stevia
Post by: Leonnie on February 24, 2007, 19:40:13
Quote from: Jeannine on February 23, 2007, 22:40:35
Hi I think someone was asking about this recently, I can't find the original post but I have found some seeds. XX Jeannine

Jeannine I've asked about Stevia in the past. Would be very interested to know more info about where to get seeds and growing instructions.
Title: Re: Sweetening herb Stevia
Post by: Jeannine on February 24, 2007, 20:57:55
Hi, I ordered my seed from Whatcom County Seeds with some other stuff in the US, you will find them at seedrack.com

I had a plant when I lived in Canada but it was well established when I bought it,it lived in the house for a couple of years. It is an annual according to Whatcome but will overwinter if brought in. I know very little beyond that and will have to find info myself.

I will post again if I get any other info.

XX Jeannine
Title: Re: Sweetening herb Stevia
Post by: Leonnie on February 24, 2007, 21:14:58
Thanks Jeannine, if I learn anything more I'll let you know too :)
Title: Re: Sweetening herb Stevia
Post by: Amazin on February 24, 2007, 22:08:56
Leonnie, see my post further up for UK supplier.

Mouseski - SSHHH!!!! They might not notice if we don't tell 'em!   ;D
Title: Re: Sweetening herb Stevia
Post by: Leonnie on February 24, 2007, 22:13:33
I spotted it now, thanks Amazin :)
Title: Re: Sweetening herb Stevia
Post by: quizzical1 on February 24, 2007, 22:19:16
Leonnie/Jeannine,
further info here

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevia)