Halacha - Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach: Eat The Date Before - Revach

Halacha - Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach: Eat The Date Before - Revach: "Borei Pri Ha'Adama, Rav Shlomo Zalman says you should make the bracha on the Gourd because it is not clear if black eyed peas or leek require making a bracha during a meal or they are exempt with the bracha of HaMotzi. Rav Moshe Shternbuch argues and says that even gourd may not need a separate bracha. The Dinei HaMoadim advises to eat a banana, strawberry, or watermelon which certainly requires a separate bracha and avoiding any problems. "