How Can I Kill Weeds Before Planting My Vegetable Garden (direct Seed)?

Can I spray with dawn dish soap, epsom salt, and vinegar? How long should I wait before sowing seeds? This is a raised bed.

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 04/02/2022 @ 11:40 pm

Boiling water actually works on annual weeds. Tough perennial weeds like dandelions may not be completely killed to the root. Here are more options:

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