Planting Chickpeas in the Sixth Year
Question
Until when is it permitted to plant chickpeas before the Sabbatical year?
Answer
All types of grains and legumes, except for rice, millet, poppy, and sesame, may be planted only if they reach one-third of their growth before Rosh Hashanah.
Source
Rambam (Shemita and Yovel, Chapter 4, Halacha 3, Halacha 10); Azmera Leshimcha (Shemita, Issue 1).
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