Does "No Mess" Bird Seed Still Cause Weeds? Test It Yourself

Cheap bird seed sprouts weeds because birds scatter unwanted seeds. "No Mess" blends remove hulls and skins from all components, preventing germination—and birds eat every bit, leaving nothing to sprout.

To settle the dispute, run a simple test: plant some of the seed in a pot of soil, water once, and leave it outdoors in shade. If seedlings appear, the seed is viable. If not, your husband's concern is unfounded.