Laws of Shemitah under the Heter Mechira
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Question
Is it permissible to buy or use vegetables from the Heter Mechira?
Answer
Vegetables from the Heter Mechira should not be used, as they are prohibited due to the prohibition of sefichin. If one possesses such vegetables, they should wait until they spoil. According to the Chazon Ish [Shevi'it, Siman 9, Ot 6], it is even permissible to destroy them by hand.
Source
Chazon Ish (Shevi'it, Siman 9, Se'if 6); Azmera Leshimcha (Shmita, Issue 2).
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