Pat, AMOF, these cucumbers develop their hook from a v-e-r-y early stage. Then the whole cukes continue to grow, at an even pace. Can this happen from TOO MUCH water? They are slender, not fat and waterlogged. Penny, NY _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]