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#In general, any action that initiates or promotes plant growth in any way is included in the prohibited Melacha called Zoreah ([[planting]]).<ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 2, pg 261), Shabbat 73b, Rambam Shabbat 7: | #In general, any action that initiates or promotes plant growth in any way is included in the prohibited Melacha called Zoreah ([[planting]]).<ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 2, pg 261), Shabbat 73b, Rambam Shabbat 7:2 </ref> | ||
#[[Planting]] of any amount is forbidden. The applications of this prohibition are [[planting]], grafting, removal of obstacles to the plant, fertilizing, watering, spraying insecticide, putting seeds in water, and moving a plant in a bored pot.<ref>Rambam [[Shabbat]] 8:2, Eglei Tal Zoreya 1,4-8. The Rama 336:11 says if the plant has no buds, one need not be concerned. </ref> | #[[Planting]] of any amount is forbidden. The applications of this prohibition are [[planting]], grafting, removal of obstacles to the plant, fertilizing, watering, spraying insecticide, putting seeds in water, and moving a plant in a bored pot.<ref>Rambam [[Shabbat]] 8:2, Eglei Tal Zoreya 1,4-8. The Rama 336:11 says if the plant has no buds, one need not be concerned. </ref> | ||
#Pruning a plant, removing weeds from a lawn or garden, fumigating with insecticide, or removing rocks from on top of a sprouting plant are forbidden as Zoreah (because they all promote plant growth).<ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 2, pg 271-2) </ref> | #Pruning a plant, removing weeds from a lawn or garden, fumigating with insecticide, or removing rocks from on top of a sprouting plant are forbidden as Zoreah (because they all promote plant growth).<ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 2, pg 271-2) </ref> | ||
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==Putting Flowers in a Vase== | ==Putting Flowers in a Vase== | ||
#A bouquet of flowers isn’t [[Muktzeh]]. Therefore, it is permissible to move a vase with flowers.<ref>Or Letzion 2:26:9</ref> It is also permissible to remove flowers from water on [[Shabbat]].<ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 2, pg 276-7) quoting Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 26:29</ref> | #A bouquet of flowers isn’t [[Muktzeh]]. Therefore, it is permissible to move a vase with flowers.<ref>Or Letzion 2:26:9. See further in Birurei Chaim 6::71:4-5 p. 317 who permits even moving a vase over the ground from table to table even if flowers are sticking out over the ground because in the short amount of time that it is passing over the ground it isn't going to grow. See Shulchan Aruch O.C. 336:8 who forbids moving a potted plant over the ground because it is considered attached to the ground while it is in its airspace.</ref> It is also permissible to remove flowers from water on [[Shabbat]].<ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 2, pg 276-7) quoting Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 26:29</ref> | ||
#If a flower that was fully bloomed was removed from a vase filled with water (and for sephardim even if it wasn't previously in water) and it was in water from before [[Shabbat]] it is permissible to reinsert it in a water filled vase. <ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 2, pg 276-7). See Shulchan Aruch 336:11. [http://halachayomit.co.il/en/default.aspx?HalachaID=4040 halachayomit]</ref> If it isn't fully bloomed one shouldn't put it or return it to the water on Shabbat.<ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 2, pg 276), Rama 336:11</ref> | #If a flower that was fully bloomed was removed from a vase filled with water (and for sephardim even if it wasn't previously in water) and it was in water from before [[Shabbat]] it is permissible to reinsert it in a water filled vase. <ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 2, pg 276-7). See Shulchan Aruch 336:11. [http://halachayomit.co.il/en/default.aspx?HalachaID=4040 halachayomit]</ref> If it isn't fully bloomed one shouldn't put it or return it to the water on Shabbat.<ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 2, pg 276), Rama 336:11</ref> | ||
#One may not put tree branches in a vase with water on [[Shabbat]]; however, one may return them to water unless there are flowers on the branches. On [[Shabbat]], Ashkenazim hold one may not add water to a vase with flowers or branches; however, on [[Yom Tov]] one may add water, while Sephardim hold one can fill a vase up with water even on shabbat. <ref>Shulchan Aruch 654:1, Mishna Brurah 336:54, Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 26:26, Yechaave Da’at, Helek 2, siman 53 </ref> | #One may not put tree branches in a vase with water on [[Shabbat]]; however, one may return them to water unless there are flowers on the branches. On [[Shabbat]], Ashkenazim hold one may not add water to a vase with flowers or branches; however, on [[Yom Tov]] one may add water, while Sephardim hold one can fill a vase up with water even on shabbat. <ref>Shulchan Aruch 654:1, Mishna Brurah 336:54, Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 26:26, Yechaave Da’at, Helek 2, siman 53 </ref> | ||
