{"product_id":"lakrids-glycyrrhiza-glabra-fro-10-stk","title":"Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) | seeds, 10 pcs.","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFROST TOLERANT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGlycyrrhiza glabra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lakrids, lakridsrod\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liquorice, Licorice\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGlycyrrhiza glabra\u003c\/em\u003e is the plant behind the familiar taste of liquorice. It originates from regions around the Mediterranean and Western Asia, where it grows in warm, sunny, and relatively dry environments. The plant has been used for thousands of years both as a flavoring and in traditional applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is primarily the roots that are of interest, as they contain the naturally sweet compound glycyrrhizin, which gives it the characteristic liquorice flavor. Above ground, the plant develops a perennial, herbaceous habit with upright stems, pinnate leaves, and small, light purple flowers in clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liquorice plant spreads via a vigorous root system and can eventually form larger clumps if given good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation and requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGlycyrrhiza glabra\u003c\/em\u003e thrives best in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and prefers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003edeep, well-drained, and slightly sandy soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003emoderate watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ewarm and sheltered conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-drained \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/bregnejord-5-l\" title=\"Bregne jord (5 L)\"\u003efern soil\u003c\/a\u003e with good depth is ideal, as the plant develops long roots. During the growing season, it can be beneficial to supplement with a good, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/okologisk-godning-450-ml\" title=\"Økologisk gødning (multi) | 450 ml\"\u003eorganic fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e to support growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant is \u003cstrong\u003eperennial and relatively hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e and can be grown outdoors in Denmark in a sheltered and well-drained location. Above-ground parts may die back in winter, but the plant shoots again from the roots in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an advantage to give the plant plenty of space, as it spreads underground over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation from seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds of \u003cem\u003eGlycyrrhiza glabra\u003c\/em\u003e have a hard seed coat and germinate best after pre-treatment. For the best results, it is recommended to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003esoak in warm water for 24 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eoptionally perform light scarification (scratching the seed coat)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003esow in a well-drained soil mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ekeep the temperature at \u003cstrong\u003e20–25 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ekeep the soil evenly moist, but not wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination typically occurs within \u003cstrong\u003e2–4 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e. The young plants grow steadily and gradually develop a strong root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUtility and collector's value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGlycyrrhiza glabra\u003c\/em\u003e is a classic \u003cstrong\u003eutility plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the roots are used for the production of liquorice and extracts. The taste is naturally sweet, which has made the plant popular in both cooking and traditional use throughout history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the garden, it is also an interesting \u003cstrong\u003eperennial herb and collector's plant\u003c\/strong\u003e that combines utility with decorative growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor plant enthusiasts, it is a special experience to grow your own liquorice plant entirely from seed and follow the development of the root system that forms the basis for the familiar taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGlycyrrhiza glabra\u003c\/em\u003e is an obvious choice for the plant enthusiast who wants to grow a classic and useful plant from seed – an exciting species with both taste, history, and high utility value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45269292450060,"sku":null,"price":3.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Glycyrrhizaglabra_2.jpg?v=1710863414","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/en-bg\/products\/lakrids-glycyrrhiza-glabra-fro-10-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}