Planting during Chol Hamoed to Help with Depression
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Question
I ordered soft seedlings of flowers and vegetables for a person suffering from loneliness and depression due to a medical condition, thinking that engaging in this activity would benefit him. The seedlings, which were supposed to arrive after the holiday, arrived early during Chol Hamoed, and if they are not planted immediately and wait until after the holiday, they will perish. There is also a significant financial loss invested in them, and additionally, it will not be possible to obtain these varieties (chosen by him to uplift his spirits) after the holiday. My question is whether it is permissible to plant them in small pots (temporarily until planting in the garden) in an apartment building (not directly in the ground), considering that this might be a loss.
Answer
Hello
Although planting during Chol Hamoed is prohibited,
but as described in the question, the planting is intended for healing. Therefore, it is permitted.