Weed killer

[stevet95]

I am creating a new vegetable patch in my garden but it is swamped with all kinds of weeds and is unlevel.
I was planning on either digging up the weeds or just using weed killer. If I was to use weed killer how long would it be before I could start growing veg on the plot? Would it remain present in the soil for a long time preventing me growing the veg this year?
Cheers
p.s I'm keeping a good sized area natural for the wildlife so no decent habitat shall be lost!

[Tringa]

For easy weeds Roundup

The versatility of Roundup as a weed killer, the best weed killer on the market | Roundup Weedkiller

works well and degrades quickly in the soil.


If you have tough weeds eg docks, brambles then Brushwood killer

SBK Brushwood Killer | Vitax

is good but it needs at least 6 weeks between treatment and replanting.

However, even after a weed killer you'll need to dig out the dead weeds.

Dave