Stevia Seeds - Sowing

Date Posted	May 06, 2011
Location:	Asuncion Asuncion PY
Website:	Stevia Seeds - Sowing
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1) The seedbed (ph 5.5 - 6.5) must be dampened to almost the soil´s limit of humidity (moderate) for the reception of seeds. The temperature must be 15 - 25 C.


2)- Distribution of stevia seeds : 10-15 gr/m2.
- Future distribution of plants: 1 plant/16,6 cm2 (600 plants/m2).
- Seedbed dimensions: 10 m. x 1 m. Separation of 50 cm among seedbeds.
- Approximately 166-170 m2 of seedbed with plants represent 1 hectare of land.
- The texture of the seedbed must be sandy, mixed with organic material and phosphorus.


3) Distribute the stevia seeds on the surface. Do not cover them with sand. Apply pressure slightly on the surface using the palm of your hands to attach the seeds to the surface. Stevia seeds need sunlight for germination. It is a photoblastic species. That is the reason why it will not germinate if they are covered by sand.


4) Cover the seedbed with a half shadow fabric (50% shadow) until the plants are 1-2 cm high. The fabric will protect the seeds from the wind and dissecation.


This info was provided by Stevia-Store.Com. from the homeland of Stevia Paraguay

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