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Blessing of Shehechiyanu on Watermelon and Melon

Question

Do we recite the Shehechiyanu blessing on watermelon and melon?

Answer

We recite the Shehechiyanu blessing even though they are vegetables.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 228

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