Tithes for Plants Grown on the Balcony
Question
Are spices and fruits such as strawberries grown on the home balcony subject to tithes?
Answer
Hello,
Spices are not subject to tithes.
Definition of a spice - not eaten by itself, only for flavor. [Excluding spices that are part of a salad or eaten as a vegetable in a dish].
Vegetables grown on the balcony are subject to tithes.
If the balcony is covered - tithes are separated without a blessing. If it is not covered - tithes are separated with a blessing.
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Answers questions at Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah
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Source
Rambam, Terumot, Chapter 5
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