Liquorice - Licorice - Glycyrrhiza Glabra - Rare Plant Species

This listing is for 5 Liquorice - Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) seeds. This is a Rare Plant Species. Are you looking for a discount in our Etsy shop? Visit www.wonderseeds.ca/discount to receive a 10% lifetime discount. This can even be applied to any sale items on our Etsy shop. This discount is INSTANT .... no waiting for an email. Best of all..... you can use this coupon forever, its not a one time use discount!!! Subtitle: Glycyrrhiza Glabra We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors. Listing is for 5 Seeds Also known as common licorice or European licorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra). European licorice root is the variety commonly used for flavouring candy, liquors, and teas. The root provides a host of health benefits and culinary uses. Licorice root has been used for thousands of years, primarily for its medicinal qualities. When used to make tea, it’s excellent for treating sore throats; the sweetly flavoured tea will coat the back of the throat, thereby reducing overall soreness. The antibacterial and antiviral compounds in the root will also help fight colds and the flu. How to Grow Licorice Licorice seeds require some preparation before sowing them, such as scarifying and presoaking the seeds. To scarify the licorice seeds, lightly nick with a knife or use sandpaper to scare the surface. Soak the seeds for 24 hours before sowing. When to Harvest Licorice Roots Licorice roots can be harvested three to four years after planting when plants matured by that time. A trench or hole that is 2 to 3 feet deep needs to be dug to harvest all the roots. The roots can then be washed and trimmed to be prepared for storage. It can be re-sprouted from the roots. PLEASE NOTE THAT BY PURCHASING FROM US YOU CONSENT TO RECEIVE ORDER UPDATES AND SHOP NEWS VIA EMAIL.