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Vegetable garden #877799

Asked July 18, 2024, 2:26 PM EDT

I used the wrong Preen in my vegetable garden. It was for weeds only. I thought it was a weed and feed. Will anything be edible?

Washington County Minnesota

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Hi. I was able to take a few pictures. I also took one with the product we used. We spread a layer with dirt and then one more layer. I was to remove most of the second  layer. I'm so sad and disappointed with myself. 



 


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Vegetable garden

I used the wrong Preen in my vegetable garden. It was for weeds only. I thought it was a weed and feed. Will anything be edible?

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On Fri, Jul 19, 2024, 10:43 AM Kim Egginger <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
Hi. I was able to take a few pictures. I also took one with the product we used. We spread a layer with dirt and then one more layer. I was to remove most of the second  layer. I'm so sad and disappointed with myself. 



 


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YOUR QUESTION #0147717:

Vegetable garden

I used the wrong Preen in my vegetable garden. It was for weeds only. I thought it was a weed and feed. Will anything be edible?

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The Question Asker Replied July 19, 2024, 11:53 AM EDT
Thank you for writing.
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There may be a second chemical as well but Preen makes it hard to find out what it is.  A close well focused photo of the ingrediants label may help.
Half of this substance degrades in 60 days and half of that during the next 60 days.  Use your veg garden for flours. 

The ingredient for Preen for gardens is corn gluten.  There is no evidence that this will benefit you.  Skip it. 
Often the best way to prevent weeds is to mulch under the plants. 
Herbicides which are mainly broadleaf killers are very difficult to apply in gardens.  Pre-emergent herbicidess which prevent germination will often prevent germination of crop seeds as well. 
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 Steve, 
Thank Hiyou for the information. I'm beating myself up for this mistake! So are you saying this can never be a vegetable garden?
Will we be able to amend the soil or will it break down?

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The Question Asker Replied July 19, 2024, 8:39 PM EDT
Thank you for all your help. I will definitely buy this book.

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