Tomato bush
Question
If I have a new tomato bush do I have to wait four years to eat from it even if it’s for personal consumption?
Answer
Shalom!
Thank you for your question.
A tomato bush (as well as bananas, strawberries, and eggplants) is not subject to any orlah restrictions. They are not trees from the perspective of halacha.
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Smicha Yoreh-Yoreh (1999) and Yadin-Yadin, author of "Dalet Amot BeHalacha" (11 volumes)
Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah, Even HaEzer, Choshen Mishpat (excluding laws of interest)
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