{"product_id":"licorice-official","title":"Licorice (Official)","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"257\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌿 Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) — Organic Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"302\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"275\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet Root, Liquorice Root\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"332\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌱 Seed Quality Promise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"580\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAll seeds sold by Yahuah’s Farm are \u003cstrong data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"435\"\u003e100% organic, non-GMO, and never chemically treated or coated.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"438\"\u003eWe do not sell pelleted, dyed, chemically enhanced, or synthetic-treated seeds.\u003cbr data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"520\"\u003eWhat you plant should be as pure as the medicine it becomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"585\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"604\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAbout Licorice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"912\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLicorice is a long-lived perennial herb prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"682\"\u003edeep, sweet roots\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"886\"\u003emedicinal root\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"911\"\u003eflavoring herb\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1131\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLicorice grows slowly but steadily, forming a strong root system over time. Once established, it becomes a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003edurable, resilient plant\u003c\/strong\u003e that can live for many years, making it a true investment herb for the homestead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1212\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003epatience plant\u003c\/strong\u003e—the longer it grows, the more valuable it becomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1247\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTraditional \u0026amp; Herbal Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1289\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLicorice has been traditionally used as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1550\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• A classic soothing herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e• A traditional respiratory-supporting plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003e• A digestive-supporting root\u003cbr data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e• A traditional adrenal-supporting herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003e• A harmonizing botanical\u003cbr data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003e• A gentle tonic plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003e• A traditional tea herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003e• A foundational herbal ally\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1595\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003eroot\u003c\/strong\u003e is the primary medicinal part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1626\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1991\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003eGlycyrrhiza glabra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, spreading by rhizomes\u003cbr data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–6 feet (spreading)\u003cbr data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale purple to lavender\u003cbr data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early to mid-summer\u003cbr data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1903\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003eRoot Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, sweet rhizomatous roots\u003cbr data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1964\"\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, beneficial insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2044\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLicorice forms colonies over time once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2080\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGrowing Licorice from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2163\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLicorice can be grown from seed, though germination requires patience and warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2204\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHow to Germinate Licorice Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2245\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eScarification + Soaking Recommended\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2284\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLicorice seeds have a hard seed coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2445\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2345\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2345\"\u003eGently nick the seed coat or rub lightly with sandpaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003eSoak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2416\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2416\"\u003eSow seeds ¼ inch deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2420\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003eKeep soil warm and moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2450\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2472\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2509\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• 14–30 days\u003cbr data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003e• May be staggered\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2514\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2543\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2559\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2619\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2574\"\u003eZones 7–10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2577\"\u003eCan be grown in containers in colder zones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2624\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2633\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSun\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2683\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Full sun preferred\u003cbr data-start=\"2655\" data-end=\"2658\"\u003e• Tolerates light shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2688\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2698\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2759\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Well-draining\u003cbr data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2718\"\u003e• Sandy or loamy\u003cbr data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2737\"\u003e• Moderate fertility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2778\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAvoid heavy clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2783\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2794\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"2885\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Moderate watering\u003cbr data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2818\"\u003e• Likes consistent moisture\u003cbr data-start=\"2845\" data-end=\"2848\"\u003e• Drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2890\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"2903\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"2975\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Space plants 24–36 inches apart\u003cbr data-start=\"2938\" data-end=\"2941\"\u003e• Spreads by underground runners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"2980\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2982\" data-end=\"3000\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGrowth Timeline\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3063\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3013\"\u003eYear 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3016\"\u003e• Seedling establishment\u003cbr data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3043\"\u003e• Root development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3110\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3079\"\u003eYears 2–3:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3079\" data-end=\"3082\"\u003e• Strong vegetative growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3112\" data-end=\"3154\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3112\" data-end=\"3126\"\u003eYears 3–5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3126\" data-end=\"3129\"\u003e• Root harvest maturity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3156\" data-end=\"3159\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3174\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3176\" data-end=\"3203\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRoots (Primary Harvest)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3205\" data-end=\"3256\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHarvest roots after \u003cstrong data-start=\"3225\" data-end=\"3238\"\u003e3–4 years\u003c\/strong\u003e for best quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3258\" data-end=\"3313\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Dig carefully\u003cbr data-start=\"3273\" data-end=\"3276\"\u003e• Wash thoroughly\u003cbr data-start=\"3293\" data-end=\"3296\"\u003e• Slice and dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3315\" data-end=\"3318\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3334\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSeed Saving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"3336\" data-end=\"3439\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3336\" data-end=\"3371\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3339\" data-end=\"3371\"\u003eAllow seed pods to fully mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3372\" data-end=\"3392\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3375\" data-end=\"3392\"\u003eHarvest when dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3409\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3396\" data-end=\"3409\"\u003eRemove seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3439\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3413\" data-end=\"3439\"\u003eStore cool, dark, and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3441\" data-end=\"3444\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3446\" data-end=\"3467\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy Grow Licorice?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3469\" data-end=\"3721\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Deep-rooted perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"3492\" data-end=\"3495\"\u003e• Long-lived 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