May one remove herbs inserted in dirt before Shabbat to keep them moist?

ShabbatMelachot

Synopsis

If herbs were inserted in dirt before Shabbat only to keep them moist (not to plant), one may grab the leaves and pull them out, provided they have not taken root and were not intended for planting.

Early Acharonim
Lenient
Strict
Lesser cited
Major authority

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