Ok, this is the first year I've done a vegetable garden. I decided to do a large garden. Everything was going well.... I tilled it, started my rows, got half of it planted. Then comes my problem. We've had alot of rain lately, and now the side I haven't planted is covered in weeds, crabgrass, and tree seedlings! I've been pulling them for a couple weeks now, (when it's not raining). But everytime I go out there, they just keep multiplying.

I've read about using vinegar. But I wasn't sure how long I would have to wait to plant the rest of my seeds. But I've also read that vinegar doesn't get rid of everything either. And since crabgrass is pretty stubborn, I'm not sure it would even work.

I'm afraid to use chemicals on it. One, it will effect the seeds I plan on putting down. And two, I don't want it to get on my other vegetables. (the run off from all the rain)

I also heard about smothering them with the newspaper and compost. But I'm running out of time. And I heard that could take up to a month.

So, I'm not sure what to do. I mean, should I just cut my losses, plant a cover crop over it and try again next year? Any advice would be greatly appreciated:)