2. One who is unsure as to the correct blessing – Doubt if is Haeitz or Ha’adama:[1]

In the event that one is in doubt [after study and research as stated above] as to whether a certain agricultural product is a fruit of the ground or a fruit of a tree, or in the case that there is a is a Halachic doubt as to the correct blessing due to a dispute amongst the Poskim[2], then one is to say the blessing of Ha’adama, as Ha’adama includes Haeitz. [If however one said Haeitz in such a case, he nevertheless fulfills his obligation as Safek Brachos Lihakel.[3]] [Alternatively, one is to eat the product within a meal of bread, if it is a food that can be exempt with Hamotzi. This indeed is the better option, as in such a case there’s no doubt at all regarding the blessing.[4]]

[1] Seder 1:4; Luach 1:4-5; Admur 206:1; 202:24; Michaber 206:1; Ketzos Hashulchan 49:2

[2] Such as fruit jam [Seder 6:4] or perennials [Seder 6:6]

[3] Ketzos Hashulchan 49:2

[4] Admur 202:24; Omitted from Seder and Luach ibid, despite Admur bringing this concept regarding rice in Seder 1:11!