Q&A
Questions to ask to ensure my tree is grafted in a kosher way
Do orlah laws apply to herbs halachically classified as trees?
(1) If oregano is considered a tree and therefore not involved in kilei zera'im, does orlah apply to it?
(2) How do I know which basil I have, annual or perennial (and thus if kilei zera'im applies or not)? (Follow-up question from Kilei zera'im in the home garden: status of thyme, basil, oregano, and strawberries).
(3) Lemon verbena is a tree on your list. Is this an orlah problem?
Kilei zera'im in the home garden: Status of thyme, basil, oregano, and strawberries
I know that the thyme, basil, oregano we have need to be in separate planters. They are. Where do strawberry plants fit into this issue?
Terumot and ma'aserot for orlah (and non-orlah) grape leaves - Part 1
Do I assume correctly that if I use the grape leaves from my orlah grapevine, they have to be ma'asered?
Terumot and ma'aserot for orlah (and non-orlah) grape leaves – Part 2
(Follow-up question from Terumot and ma'aserot from orlah (and non-orlah) grape leaves - Part 1)
I understand that in general, grape leaves are secondary to grapes, so they are exempt from terumot and ma'aserot. However, if the grapes are forbidden until after the three years, then the grape leaves become THE main product of the vine in the meantime. Might that not elevate the leaves to be subject to T&M?
Orlah for grape leaves
I assume that grape leaves from my vine that is in its second year of orlah are allowed to be used.
Am I correct?
Membership with Otzar Ha'aretz on behalf of parents and tithing without their knowledge
I'm a yeshiva bachur and live with my parents. My parents have a lemon tree growing in their yard, from which they pick lemons. Can I subscribe as a member of Beit Ha'otzar and tithe the fruit without my parent's knowledge?
Nissan: Birkat ha'ilanot vs. Shekacha lo ba'olamo
Whoever sees especially beautiful creations recites the blessing shekacha lo ba'olamo; "Who has such things in His world."
Whoever goes out to fields or gardens in the days of Nissan and sees trees blossoming and budding recites birkat ha'ilanot, the blessing for the trees: "Blessed … who has withheld nothing from His world, and has created in it beautiful creatures and trees for human beings to enjoy.'" What is the difference between both blessings?
Nissan: Birkat ha’ilanot on trees grafted in a forbidden manner
Can one say birkat ha’ilanot on trees grafted in a forbidden fashion?
Nissan: Birkat ha'ilanot on orlah blueberry blossoms
I have blueberries growing in a planter in my garden. Last year, I was told I need to count orlah years for it, which seems to make it a tree. If it has flowers, can I count it as one of the trees for birkat ha'ilanot?