As in almost all cultivated plants, Stevia likes high organic matter, loamy, high water holding capacity and permeable soils. It is also important that the soil is dark colored and warms up early in the spring. It is also preferable that the soil has basic character in terms of acidity. Because stevia does not like acidic soils. Therefore, the Mediterranean Region is suitable as a growing environment in our country. Some parts of the Black Sea Region are not suitable for soil acidity.

Given that the homeland of Stevia is subtropical (Paraguay, Brazil), it can be easily predicted that he will love the regions with high temperatures. Suitable for sunny, hot and humid environments stevia. This environment will provide good development of the plant as well as the photosynthesis of the leaves and contribute to the increase of sugar content in the leaves. It cannot be grown in cold climates and environments where air temperature falls below zero degrees. In the transition areas, it will be necessary to re-plant seedlings every year as winter will be damaged by cold. However, stevia is a perennial plant. In the first year of planting, plant growth becomes weak and yield is low. The years when the plant was mainly productive; the second and subsequent years. It is possible to harvest leaves 1-3 times a year for 5-6 years. After 6 years the plant weakens and the leaf yield decreases. Need to re-planting. In the light of these, stevia will be grown in our country as the Mediterranean Region and the climate of the Aegean and Marmara Regions are appropriate. The Black Sea region is not acidic and other regions are not suitable for stevia cultivation due to winter cold.  

Considering the climatic and precipitation conditions of our country, stevia can only be grown under irrigated conditions. Irrigation, plants and soil should be done at intervals required. It would be appropriate to make the plant more frequently in the younger period and infrequently in the developed periods. The only unchanging factor is that it should be watered after harvest. Irrigation; furrow and sprinkling, or drip irrigation. Even before the seedlings are planted in the field, drip irrigation hoses are laid and if a seedling is planted in front of each dripper, the best way to benefit from the water is provided.