Planting Vegetables in the Sixth Year
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Question
Until when is it permitted to plant vegetables in the sixth year?
Answer
Vegetables may be planted until the sunset of the 27th of Elul, but they may not be eaten unless they have sprouted [begun to grow] before Rosh Hashanah.
Source
Regarding the prohibition of planting, see Rambam (Shemita, Chapter 3, Halacha 11) for trees — two weeks. For vegetables, the rooting is 3 days, hence one should be stringent for 3 days. Regarding the permission to eat, see Chazon Ish (Shevi'it, Siman 9, Se'if Katan 17), and there are those who are stringent according to the Rambam's opinion that it is prohibited in any case; Azmera Leshimcha (Shemita, Issue 1; Issue 2).
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