Cracking Seeds in the Yard
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Question
Is it permissible to crack seeds in the yard? Sometimes I throw a whole seed into the yard, does that count as planting?
Answer
Hello,
Regular seeds bought in a store are roasted and do not sprout, so there is no concern. If you bought unroasted seeds, indeed, it is forbidden to throw them in the yard, and you are only allowed to discard the shells.
Source
Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim, Siman 336, סעיף ד).
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