🌿 Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) — Organic Seeds

Common Names: Sweet Root, Liquorice Root

🌱 Seed Quality Promise

All seeds sold by Yahuah’s Farm are 100% organic, non-GMO, and never chemically treated or coated.
We do not sell pelleted, dyed, chemically enhanced, or synthetic-treated seeds.
What you plant should be as pure as the medicine it becomes.

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About Licorice

Licorice is a long-lived perennial herb prized for its deep, sweet roots and its long-standing place in traditional herbal systems across the world. Native to southern Europe and parts of Asia, this plant has been cultivated for thousands of years as both a medicinal root and a flavoring herb.

Licorice grows slowly but steadily, forming a strong root system over time. Once established, it becomes a durable, resilient plant that can live for many years, making it a true investment herb for the homestead.

This is a patience plant—the longer it grows, the more valuable it becomes.

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Traditional & Herbal Uses

Licorice has been traditionally used as:

• A classic soothing herb
• A traditional respiratory-supporting plant
• A digestive-supporting root
• A traditional adrenal-supporting herb
• A harmonizing botanical
• A gentle tonic plant
• A traditional tea herb
• A foundational herbal ally

The root is the primary medicinal part.

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Plant Characteristics

Botanical Name: Glycyrrhiza glabra
Life Cycle: Perennial
Growth Habit: Upright, spreading by rhizomes
Mature Height: 3–4 feet
Mature Width: 3–6 feet (spreading)
Flower Color: Pale purple to lavender
Bloom Time: Early to mid-summer
Root Type: Thick, sweet rhizomatous roots
Attracts: Bees, beneficial insects

Licorice forms colonies over time once established.

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Growing Licorice from Seed

Licorice can be grown from seed, though germination requires patience and warmth.

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How to Germinate Licorice Seeds

Scarification + Soaking Recommended

Licorice seeds have a hard seed coat.

1. Gently nick the seed coat or rub lightly with sandpaper.

2. Soak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours.

3. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep.

4. Keep soil warm and moist.

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Germination Time

• 14–30 days
• May be staggered

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Ideal Growing Conditions

USDA Zones

Zones 7–10
Can be grown in containers in colder zones

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Sun

• Full sun preferred
• Tolerates light shade

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Soil

• Well-draining
• Sandy or loamy
• Moderate fertility

Avoid heavy clay.

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Water

• Moderate watering
• Likes consistent moisture
• Drought tolerant once established

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Spacing

• Space plants 24–36 inches apart
• Spreads by underground runners

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Growth Timeline

Year 1:
• Seedling establishment
• Root development

Years 2–3:
• Strong vegetative growth

Years 3–5:
• Root harvest maturity

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Harvesting

Roots (Primary Harvest)

Harvest roots after 3–4 years for best quality.

• Dig carefully
• Wash thoroughly
• Slice and dry

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Seed Saving

1. Allow seed pods to fully mature.

2. Harvest when dry.

3. Remove seeds.

4. Store cool, dark, and dry.

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Why Grow Licorice?

• Deep-rooted perennial
• Long-lived medicinal plant
• Highly valued traditional herb
• Beautiful flowers
• Pollinator friendly
• Unique flavoring root
• Slow but powerful grower
• Excellent homestead investment
• Rare in home gardens