The Star-K compiled the following list to alert the consumer of the “Shmita-dates” for various forms of Israeli produce. Produce which is not certified should be avoided during the times listed. Please do not hesitate to purchase Israeli produce with a reliable kosher certification.
Almond (Dry)-Beginning of Sep. 2015-Middle of Sep. 2016
Almond (Green) -Beginning of May 2015-Middle of May 2016
Apple-Middle of May 2015-Middle of July 2016
Apricot-Beginning of April 2015-Middle of May 2016
Avocado-Middle of July 2015-End of July 2016
Blueberry-Middle of Dec. 2015-Middle of Jan. 2017
Carambola / Star Fruit-Middle of Sep. 2015-Beginning of Sep. 2016
Carob-Beginning of Sep. 2015-End of Oct. 2016
Cherry-Middle of April 2015-Beginning of June 2016
Clementine-Beginning of Sep. 2015-Beginning of Sep. 2016
Date-Beginning of Aug. 2015-Beginning of Oct. 2016
Etrog-Middle of Sep. 2015-Beginning of May 2016
Feijoa-Beginning of Sep. 2015-Middle of Nov. 2016
Fig-Beginning of April 2015-Middle of May 2016
Grapefruit-Middle of Aug. 2015-Beginning of Nov. 2016
Grapes (Table)-Middle of March 2015-Middle of April 2016
Grapes (Wine)-End of June 2015-Beginning of July 2016
Guava-Middle of July 2015-Beginning of Sep. 2016
Hazelnut-Not grown in Israel-Not grown in Israel
Kiwi-Middle of Aug. 2015-Beginning of Sep. 2016
Kumquat-End of Oct. 2015-Middle of Nov. 2016
Lemon-Beginning of May 2015-Middle of June 2016
Lima-Middle of June 2015-Beginning of July 2016
Longan-Middle of May 2015-Middle of June 2016
Loquat-Beginning of Feb. 2015-Middle of Feb. 2016
Lychee / Litshi-Middle of June 2015-Middle of June 2016
Mandarin-Beginning of Sep. 2015-Middle of Sep. 2016
Mango-Beginning of June 2015-Middle of June 2016
Mulberry-Beginning of May 2015-Middle of June 2016
Nectarine-Beginning of Feb. 2015-Middle of Feb. 2016
Olive Oil-Middle of Sep. 2015-Beginning of Nov. 2016
Olives-Middle of July 2015-Middle of Sep. 2016
Orange-Middle of Aug. 2015-End of Nov. 2016
Peach-End of Jan. 2016-Middle of Marc h 2017
Pear-Middle of June 2015-Middle of July 2016
Pecan Nut-Middle of Sep. 2015-Beginning of Nov. 2016
Persimmon-End of Aug. 2015-Beginning of Sep. 2016
Pistachio-Beginning of Aug. 2015-Beginning of Aug. 2016
Plum (European)-End of July 2015-End of Sep. 2016
Plum (Japanese)-End of April 2015-Beginning of May 2016
Pomegranate-Middle of July 2015-Beginning of Aug. 2016
Pomelo-Middle of Aug. 2015-Beginning of Nov. 2016
Prickly Pear-Middle of May 2015-Beginning of June 2016
Quince-Beginning of July 2015-End of Aug. 2016
Sugar-Apple / Anona-Middle of July 2015-Middle of Oct. 2016
Walnut-Middle of Sep. 2015-Middle of Sep. 2016
Witch Hazel-Not grown in Israel-Not grown in Israel
Grains / Seeds—-Avoid From—–Avoid Until
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Barley-Beginning of May 2015-Middle of July 2016
Broad Bean-Beginning of April 2015-Beginning of July 2016
Caraway-Not grown in Israel-Not grown in Israel
Chickpeas-Beginning of June 2015-Middle of July 2016
Coriander Seeds-End of Sep. 2014-Beginning of June 2016
Dried Beans-Not grown in Israel-Not grown in Israel
Ginger-Not grown in Israel-Not grown in Israel
Lentils-Not grown in Israel-Not grown in Israel
Millet-End of July 2015-Middle of Aug. 2016
Oats-Not grown in Israel-Not grown in Israel
Peanuts-Beginning of Sep. 2015-End of Sep. 2016
Peas-End of Sep. 2014-End of Dec. 2016
Popcorn-End of July 2015-Beginning of Aug. 2016
Poppy Seeds-Not grown in Israel-Not grown in Israel
Pumkin Seeds-Not grown in Israel-Not grown in Israel
Rice-Not grown in Israel-Not grown in Israel
Soy-Not grown in Israel-Not grown in Israel
Sunflower Seeds-Middle of Aug. 2015-End of Sep. 2016
Watermelon Seeds-Middle of June 2015-End of Sep. 2016
Wheat-Not grown in Israel-Not grown in Israel
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Vegetables—–Avoid From—–Avoid Until
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Artichoke-Beginning of Nov. 2014-N/A
Asparagus-End of Sep. 2014-N/A
Aubergine / Eggplant-End of Sep. 2014-Middle of Dec. 2015
Banana-End of Sep. 2014-N/A
Basil-End of Sep. 2014-Middle of Dec. 2015
Beet-End of Sep. 2014-Middle of Dec. 2015
Beet Leaves-End of Sep. 2014-End of Dec. 2015
Broccoli-End of Sep. 2014-Middle of Dec. 2015
Cabbage (Red)-End of Sep. 2014-Middle of Dec. 2015
Cabbage (White)-End of Sep. 2014-Middle of Dec. 2015
Carrot-Beginning of Oct. 2014-Middle of Dec. 2015
Cauliflower-End of Sep. 2014-Middle of Dec. 2015
Celery Root-End of Sep. 2014-Middle of Dec. 2015
Coriander-End of Sep. 2014-Middle of Dec. 2015
Corn on the Cob-End of Sep. 2014-End of Dec. 2016
Cucumber-End of Sep. 2014-Middle of Nov. 2015
Dill-End of Sep. 2014-Beginning of Nov. 2015
Garlic-End of Jan. 2015-Beginning of April 2016
Horseradish-End of Sep. 2014-Middle of Dec. 2015
Jerusalem Artichoke-End of Sep. 2014-Middle of Dec. 2015
Kohlrabi-End of Sep. 2014-End of Oct. 2016
Leek-End of Sep. 2014-Middle of Dec. 2015
Lettuce-End of Sep. 2014-End of Oct. 2015
Melon-End of Sep. 2014-Middle of Dec. 2015
Mint-End of Sep. 2014-N/A
Okra-N/A-N/A
Onion-End of Sep. 2014-Beginning of March 2016
Onion Head-End of Sep. 2014-End of Dec. 2015
Parsley Leaves-End of Sep. 2014-Middle of Dec. 2015
Pepper (Sweet / Bell)-End of Sep. 2014-Middle of Dec. 2015
Pineapple-End of Sep. 2014-N/A
Potato-End of Oct. 2014-Middle of Dec. 2015
Pumpkin-End of Sep. 2014-Middle of Aug. 2016
Scallion / Spring Onion-End of Sep. 2014-End of Nov. 2015
Spinach-End of Sep. 2014-Middle of Nov. 2015
Squash-End of Sep. 2014-Beginning of Aug. 2016
Strawberry-End of Sep. 2014-Middle of Dec. 2015
String Beans-End of Sep. 2014-End of Nov. 2015
String Peas-End of Sep. 2014-Middle of Dec. 2015
Sweet Potato-End of Sep. 2014-Middle of Dec. 2015
Tomato-End of Sep. 2014-Middle of Dec. 2015
Turnip-End of Sep. 2014-Middle of Dec. 2015
Watermelon-End of Sep. 2014-Middle of Dec. 2015