where can I buy Sugar herb plants (Stevia) in ireland?

Belfast · Ash Tree Joined: 23 Apr 2009 Posts: 236 Location: CSA

Anyone know where you can buy Sugar herb plants (Stevia)?http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevia

James Kilkelly, was GPI. · Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 4:16 pm Post subject:

Would you try growing it from seed.........

Stevia herb seeds

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Garlicbreath · Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 4:38 pm Post subject:

I came across this as a sugar substitute a couple of months ago while researching various health topics but don't know anything about it. Can it be grown here? How is it used?

Garlicbreath · Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:11 am Post subject:

Just found this very interesting site all about Stevia, they maintain growing from seed is not a good method????

http://www.stevia.net/growingstevia.htm

Belfast · Ash Tree Joined: 23 Apr 2009 Posts: 236 Location: CSA

I found a place in Ireland (Cork) that sell the seeds
Stevia Richters seeds €5.00
http://www.deeproutegardening.com/seeds.htm

ormondsview · Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 12:04 am Post subject: Is Stevia safe?

Here's a recent article suggesting that Stevia may cause health issueshttp://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/stevia-is-sweet-but-is-it-safe/article1333389/ namely " some studies have suggested it can lead to male reproductive problems, interfere with metabolism and cause genetic mutations."

herbs · Hazel Tree Joined: 06 Nov 2009 Posts: 2

I would sugest you go for Sweet cicely,a good hardy perrenial herb which also act as a sugar substitute for baking