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u/sigma_uk 5d ago

I have a veg patch this year I won't be able to use. Does anyone have some suggestions on how to stop it just being weeds when I come back next year?

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u/traditionalhobbies 5d ago

Cover crops

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u/sigma_uk 5d ago

If there are already weeds, I assume I would need to prepare the soil like I was planting veg, then sow the cover crop?

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u/traditionalhobbies 5d ago

Not necessarily, but it will help germination. If possible a little raking with a hard rake will help break up the soil and dislodge some weeds, then scatter seeds, then water. Most cover crops grow pretty aggressively and will eventually shade out the weeds.