Licorice Root
Glycyrrhiza glabra

Licorice Root

Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) grows up to 4 ft, thrives in well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is both edible and medicinal.


Picture illustrating Licorice Root

Habit

Herb

Height

1 to 1.5 m

Growth

Slow

Soil

Well-drained, Loamy

Shade

Full Sun

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

Yes

Origin

Europe

Climatic Condition

Temperate, Subtropical

Temperature (°)

20°C to 30°C

Humidity (%)

50% to 60%

Potting media

50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost

Fertilizers

Organic Fertilizer

Watering

Regular watering

Plant Weight 

1 to 2 kg

Flowering Time

Spring to Summer

Soil Ph level

6.0 to 7.5

Water Ph level

6.0 to 7.0

Soil EC

0.6 to 1.2 mS/cm

Yield Per Plant 

5 to 10 kg per plant

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

3 to 5 years

Health Benefits

Anti-inflammatory, Respiratory Health

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% compost, 25% peat moss, 25% sand


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 6 weeks with balanced fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Root Rot, Leaf Blight. 

Yellowing and wilting of leaves, Yellow to brown spots on leaves, stunted growth.  

Crop rotation, neem cake as soil amendment, Spray Neem Oil, Use Resistant Varieties. 

Fungicide with Propicanazole , Copper based Fungicides. 

Bitter Vetch
Vicia ervilia