How to prune stevia

Throughout the growing season; before and during flowering. Pinch stem tips just above a leaf pair to encourage bushier, multi-branched growth. If flowering begins, cut plants back by one-half to delay seed set and stimulate fresh leafy regrowth.

Every 2–3 weeks during active growth. Stevia benefits from regular pinching to delay flowering and maintain sweet leaf production. Pinch growing tips every few weeks through the season. Once plants begin to flower, sweetness declines. Cut plants back by about one-half in late summer to encourage a fresh flush. In cold climates stevia is grown as an annual, so no overwintering cut is needed.

Pinch stem tips just above a leaf pair to encourage bushier, multi-branched growth. If flowering begins, cut plants back by one-half to delay seed set and stimulate fresh leafy regrowth.