Keeping Weeds Out Of The Veggie Patch

Daltons Q&A - How to keep weeds out of garden

Keeping Weeds Out Of The Veggie Patch

How do I keep weeds out of my vegetable garden

Weeds are invariably found in almost all gardens, but there are measures that can be taken to minimise weed growth.

  • Thorough preparation prior to planting: Involves not only creating a fine tilth into which young vegetables can be planted but also the removal of all existing weeds and, in some cases, weed bulbs, e.g., oxalis.
  • Using a push hoe or Dutch hoe to chop up young, emerging weed seedlings is also an excellent way to aerate the soil.
  • Application of mulch, such as Daltons Premium Mulch & Feed, when applied thickly (5-10cm), makes it more difficult for weed seeds to reach the soil and germinate. Mulch needs to be reapplied several times during the growing season.
  • Grow vegetables with a dense, prostrate habit that smothers the ground, not allowing space for weeds to grow. Possible plants include cucumbers, courgettes and strawberries.

     
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