Is one permitted to trim herbs, spices (straw, wood chips), or other holiday-needed items on Yom Tov?

HolidaysYom TovPermitted Activities

Synopsis

One may cut or trim straw, hay, spice wood, and aromatic plants on Yom Tov for immediate use because these are animal feed or food supplements, not items subject to the melacha of cutting (ketzira).

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