Commentary for Eruvin 56:22

אמר רב חלקיה בר טוביה מערבין בקליא בקליא ס"ד אלא בירקא דקליא וכמה אמר רב יחיאל כמלא היד

since people plant radish with the intention of eating it while soft<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' , the young tuber of the radish, which is soft.');">⁴⁰</span> but no palm-tree is planted with the intention [of eating its] white heart. And, consequently, although Samuel complimented R'Judah, the law is in agreement with Samuel.<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' That the benediction is 'By Whose word all things were made'.');">⁴¹</span>

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