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Prohibition of Sefichin on Pineapple

Question

Does the prohibition of Sefichin apply to pineapple?

Answer

No, because even if its blessing is "ha'adama" and not "ha'etz", it is a perennial plant with a hard stem.

Source

Azmera Leshimcha (Shemita, Issue 5).

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