Vegetable Garden Weed Control: Why "Weed and Feed" Doesn't Exist for Edibles

"Weed and feed" products either prevent germination (killing your vegetable seeds) or kill broadleaf weeds (killing your tomatoes, peppers, peas). No selective herbicide safely targets weeds among diverse vegetables.

Single Labeled Option

Trifluralin (pre-emergent) suppresses weed seeds. Apply shallowly, plant seeds beneath it. Label restricts crop list—read carefully.

Real Solution

Hoe + mulch + hand-weeding. The original "weed and feed" is a hoe attached to your fertilizer bucket—swing vigorously!