TROPICA® - Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) - 30 SeedsWorth knowing: Liquorice is an evergreen, perennial and herbaceous plant, about 6000 years old, growing about 100 cm in height. It produces pinnate leaves and blueish and white Schmetterlingsblüten. The plant can best be cultivated in a large pot or tub, which will also makes it easier to move the frost-sensitive plant indoors quickly. Liquorice does not like frequent repotting very much and grows relatively slow. First harvest can be carried out after 3 years. The roots and its stolons can be harvested during autumn and have a strong scent of anise and fennel.Origin: A native of China, the plant is also cultivated in the Mediterranean area and in West Asia. Propagation: Leave the seeds of the legume to soak in water at room temperature overnight, distribute them on moist cultivationsoil or herb soil and cover them with a layer of soil (max. 1 cm thick) afterwards. Keep evenly moist and warm. Germination varies quite differently between 10 and 30 days.Place / Light: The liquorice can be used in many ways. It contains glycyrrhizin. This glycoside is about 50 times sweeter than sugar. The extracted powder from the root is used for sweets, liquorice (the black colour is produced artificially), soft drinks, beer and many other things. Dried roots are used for teeth cleaning. Excellent tea is also made from the roots. Care: Liquorice thrives in a tub with herb soil or permeable soil, rich in humus, respectively. It requires lots of light and, if possible, full sun. It can be moved in an outdoor position after the last frosts of the year. Winter period: Care for sufficient light, also during winter. Occasional spraying of the leaves helps the plant through the winter period. Bonsai Suitability: No
