Sources and Reasoning:
Although one may not separate terumah from one species for another species, as Rambam writes (Hilchot Terumot 5:2), the definition of one species for another is determined by the statement in Mishnah Terumot (chapter 2, mishnah 6): “Anything that is kilayim with another may not be separated from one for the other.” This is likewise stated by Rambam (Hilchot Terumot 5:3).
Just as it is permitted to separate from black grapes for green grapes, and from pepper for bell pepper, and from kishut for cucumber, as Shulchan Aruch writes (Yoreh De’ah, siman 331, סעיף 56), so too regarding these varieties of tomatoes and cherry tomatoes: they are one variety and species, though they differ in size and taste. They are not essentially different and are not considered a different variety.
This response was translated automatically from Hebrew and has not yet been reviewed by a person. Therefore, it may contain inaccuracies and should not be considered a definitive reference.
