Prohibition of Spontaneous Growth in Grains and Legumes
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Question
What is the prohibition of spontaneous growth in grains and legumes, and is the entire crop forbidden, or is part of what has grown permitted, and if so, which part?
Answer
Grains and legumes, even if sown in the sixth year, if they reach a third of their growth during the seventh year, are prohibited due to the prohibition of spontaneous growth. Therefore, to be able to buy grains and legumes in a store, it is necessary to verify that they reached a third of their growth before the Sabbatical year, and hence, certification is required.
Source
Rambam (Shemita, Chapter 4, Halacha 3; Halacha 10); Azmera Leshimcha (Shemita, Issue 2).