Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a perennial legume grown for its intensely sweet-tasting roots.
Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a perennial legume grown for its intensely sweet-tasting roots. The roots contain glycyrrhizin and are used in sweets, drinks, teas and preparations that support the respiratory tract. The plant has blue-violet flowers and grows well on deep, fertile soils in full sun. The roots are harvested after several years, once they have accumulated enough active compounds. Liquorice has long been valued in traditional medicine and in the confectionery industry.
Sowing method: Under cover (cold frame, greenhouse or tunnel)
Transplant age: 60–70 days
Transplanting: Yes
Where it grows: Open ground
Row spacing: 80 cm
Perennial: leafy the first year, it flowers from the second.
| Exposure | Soare |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Anual |
| Seed type | Standard |
| Water needs | Moderate |
| Colour | Verde |
| Placement | Exterior |
