How to Grow Licorice Root with Michael Pilarski "Skeeter"

Permaculturist and avid medicinal herb farmer Michael Pilarski "Skeeter" talks about European Licorice! Scientific name- Glycyrrhiza glabra
Filmed March 20, 2020 near Port Townsend, Washington
Camera Credit- Ashley Kehl

[@eviedun]

Michael, I was born in 1947, in England and believe it not, when we were kids, we used to buy, from the sweet shop, Liquorice root. Also called Spanish Wood. We would just chew on it and suck the flavor out. That was a cheap candy for us 😁🥰

[@barrier33able]

Yes we did exactly the same and still today i love it but cant find it anywhere anymore so i bought seeds and try growing them myself i buy licorice and powder licorice just love it. 😉

[@marcogallazzi9049]

I was in Seville in january and they still sell these roots on the street. I smuggled some to my country and planted two pieces, and thay started growing in about two weeks.

[@TheMiig1513]

You can still buy it as a treat in some tea stores! Only exception now is that it is NOT cheap - hence my presence under this video lol 😆

[@Sugarsail1]

I've been trying to grow licorice from seed but the seeds I keep buying are riddled with mold and have very low germination rates and are unhealthy. Maybe it's better to buy some propagation roots.

[@georgezama]

Hi, where can I buy some roots for propagation? Thank you very much for uploading this video! Kind regards, Dan George

[@jakegoakes]

Me too

[@jakegoakes]

@Mark Ward I guess he does not want to sell them

[@nidalshehahadeh7485]

Dried chopped licorice root soaked in water overnight will make a fantastic drink, it is a traditional drink in the Middle East. I do not know if the American licorice route will have the same taste or effect as the European licorice root .

[@user-dr5mr6zp6l]

Good men

[@susan3200]

Can you use the leaves? I found some in a holy store.

[@speaklifegardenhomesteadpe8783]

Could I trade with you for some herbs, I have various seeds, I really need to make essiac for me and my family, I can't afford to buy the amount I need, been through cancer, won't do their slash and burn again! Thanks for your videos!

[@jaymartin85]

Hi Michael, this (Glycyrrhiza glabra) can't be grown in the midwest can it? Zone 5/6? If not, can this be grown indoors under a good light? What is best temp/humidity? Thank you.

[@fuqOuttahere333]

Nothing about this video gave grow techniques and where and what conditions are best for growth.

[@drrahilakurdi5943]

🐿❤🐿

[@yaraviera4444]

I got at a great place the root I love making tea with it

[@douglasgilzean9801]

Can anyone recommend how to kill liquorice. My garden ( in Spain) is full of it, the roots are growing out of my garden and under the public road and breaking the road up. I’ve tried using roundup but that only kills the surface plant down to ground level, then it grows back.

[@tcideh4929]

Dig it up, thats it…

[@afghanistanlicoriceroots-r3805]

👍

[@margaritakellogg7082]

How can I buy it from you ?

[@bobprobert353]

14 years to grow! I wont bother with the seeds then,I will just go to ebay

[@LegalTyranny]

Nah. I grew some in southern california and it had some excellent roots on it within 2 years. I harvested because I had to move. Put it in sandy loamy soil and make sure there's only superficial ground cover like cloves growing around it for easy harvest.

[@TheMiig1513]

Thanks for the tip, @@LegalTyranny !

[@LegalTyranny]

@@TheMiig1513 No problem. Remember, sand loamy soil, basically the stuff all over SoCal. It's insanely easy to harvest that way. No rocks or other stuff to deal with. Just make sure it's gets ideal watering and fertilizer. Google that stuff. Good luck. Nothing like growing your own and knowing it's clean and chemical free.

[@brandywood8591]

If u ever have any left I’ll pay u let me know if u can or not thank u sir