Planting a Tree in the Sixth Year
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Question
Is it permitted to plant a tree in the sixth year?
Answer
It is permitted to plant until sunset on the 16th of Av. [In this year 5781, until Sunday]. Some permit only until sunset on the 15th of Av. In this year [5781], according to this opinion, planting is only allowed until Friday.
Source
It is forbidden to plant a fruit tree from the 17th of Av this year, as a tree planted from the 17th of Av is considered, regarding Orlah, as if it was planted in the following year and will be considered planted in the Shemitah. However, it is permitted to plant until sunset on the 16th of Av, and some permit only until sunset on the 15th of Av. Rambam (Shemitah and Yovel, Chapter 3, Halacha 11); Azmera Lishmecha (Shemitah, Sheet 1).
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