Feed seed can be planted, it is just untreated seed in its natural state. Which is great cuz I'm thinking of planting some BOSS! Seeds for planting can be planted but not for sprouting due to the treatment given to prevent mold, etc. Which type of seeds did you use? Barley must have hulls, oats - they are such a pain, I'll post pix later for now keep oats of it. Wheat is super easy and Barley (with hulls) is also super easy! Black Oil Sunflower Seeds (BOSS) EASY! Triticale also sprouted very easy. Just go down to the grocery store to the bulk section and buy some whole - wheat berries. Sprout them! Rinse and drain @ 2x each day.I talked to my feed dealer and the woman said the farmers buy the feed seed for planting. IDK . . . seems like a lot of questions need asking before buying. SOrry, i'm not in OH, just commenting. What prompted that comment from her was that I couldn't get the seed to sprout. GUess it is my methods or lack there of. lol