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Sowing Poppy in the Sixth Year

Question

Until when is it permitted to sow poppy in the sixth year, before the Shemitah?

Answer

It is permitted to sow it only if it reaches full growth before Rosh Hashanah of the Shemitah year.

Source

Rambam (Shemitah and Yovel, Chapter 4, Halacha 3, 11); Azmera Leshimcha (Shemitah, Issue 1).

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