Q.I Hava An Area Which I Would Like To Make Into A Vegetarian Patch, But At Present It Is Full Of Weeds. If I Poison Them With Round
up, will it stay in the soil?
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According to the product label, you should be able to plant vegetables in 3 days after application. Always read and follow label instructions.
If you'd rather not use chemicals, you can use boiling water, or if you are not in a hurry, you can solarize the soil by covering it with clear plastic for about 6 weeks during the hottest time of the year.
Here's an article:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-long-does-weed-killer-last-in-the-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/boiling-water-and-plants.htm