Herbs
Liquorice root
Mature roots harvested in portions from established plants.
Sowing & planting windows in Australia
Planting timing varies by broad Australian gardening zone. Local weather, unusual seasons and your garden’s microclimate can shift timing.
Cool
Sow · Sep-Nov
Core months: September, October, November
Temperate
Sow · Sep-Nov
Core months: September, October, November
Subtropical
Sow · Jan-Feb,Aug-Dec
Core months: January, February, August, September, October, November, December
Tropical
Sow · No window
Arid
Sow · Jan-Feb,Sep-Dec
Core months: January, February, September, October, November, December
Getting started
Sow seed in the recorded five-zone window. Use clean seed and follow the packet's depth and spacing for the named species or cultivar.
The right conditions
Choose a position with good light, fertile free-draining soil and protection from harsh heat; provide winter chill where the crop requires it.
As it grows
Water consistently while establishing, mulch without burying the crown or stem, manage weeds early and provide support where the mature habit needs it.
Ready to harvest
Lift a portion of mature roots from well-established plants, retaining crowns and roots needed for regrowth.
Important cautions
Liquorice can raise blood pressure and interact with medicines. Treat it as an occasional culinary plant and seek medical advice before regular or concentrated use.
Plant guidance: P11a propagation, food-safety and plant-specific guide audit. Planting windows are a guide rather than a rule.