Liquorice growing herbaceous of the genus Glycyrrhiza also known as Licorice, Liquorice perennial evergreen to semi-deciduous plant and can be used for medical or as edible plant can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropical, temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 7-10.
Leaves color green in elliptic shape grow in pinnate structure.
Flower color purple-blue grow on inflorescence, leaves grow in odd pinnate
Liquorice roots
Root edible the color white with brown bark the taste is sweet
Liquorice for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Liquorice growing and care:
Well-drained soil, moist
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No, but easier
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Can be aggressive
Planting season:
Spring or autumn
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Recommend not to prune
Size of the plant?
0.7-1m, 28-40 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Summer
General information about the flower
Purple-blue flowers that grow on inflorescence
Pollination is done by:
Bees
Edible Roots
Information about Liquorice root:
White with brown bark
When to pull up the roots:
Spring to autumn after 2-4 years
Uses of the roots:
Eaten raw, jams
Scientific name:
Glycyrrhiza glabra