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Herbicide Choices for a Vegetable Garden

For organic spot control: Bayer Natria Grass & Weed Killer (herbicidal soap) burns weeds in hours. For systemic control: Roundup Super Concentrate label allows use around vegetables/fruit—shield crops with cardboard when spraying.

Always follow label precisely.

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