Stevia is a wonderful plant!!! People need to be educated on its use and availability. I only sell the plants as anything dried in my state is considered "processed" and requires a certified kitchen. I give a handout with each plant on it's culture and how to dry and use the leaves, information that I gleaned from a stevia cookbook. I don't know if you've grown it before, but don't waste your money on seeds. They're next to impossible to germinate. I keep mine going from year to year by cuttings and overwintering in pots in a greenhouse.
Good Luck
GP

While we're on the subject -don't mean to hijack- does any one have any personal experience as a diabetic whether it is safe to use or not. Was just wondering, as I thought my father might like to try it. I've heard some say it's safe and others say it isn't. Anyone?

You might get more response if you post the question outright, instead of hidden away on this thread.

Jeanne

I have sold stevia plants for the past several years at farmer's market and at herb festivals and usually offer them in 4" pots but have sold a few gallons. Last year there was a big market for them around here but this year, for some reason, the demand was much less and I am left with several flats that did not sell. I think the market for stuff like this is driven to some extent by what articles show up in national publications that the public is exposed to. If Martha Stewart (aka #570091)talks about it you can bet it will be in demand.
Bob