Should One Pay ‘Ushr For The Crops That Grow By Themselves Such As Reed And Weed?

Should one pay ‘ushr for the crops that grow by themselves such as reed and weed?

As a general principle, agricultural products grown by human effort and with the purpose of earning income are subject to zakat (‘ushr). It is not necessary to pay ‘ushr for things such as tree, reed, weed and similar which do not possess the mentioned features but rather grow naturally (Sarakhsi, al-Mabsud, III, 2; Ibn al-Humam, Fath, II, 249). On the other hand, zakat must be given for products that are grown by people with the purpose of earning income such as reed and poplar.

Source: Presidency Of Religious Affairs The Turkey, High Board of Religious Affairs FATWA