In a message dated 4/24/99 1:34:19 AM, jbmerten@swbell.net writes: << If you are going to container grow cucumbers, squash, and pumpkins you need to find some varieties that are adapted to growing in pots. This family of vegetables have extensive root systems. Some cucurbits have root systems that are 20 to 30 feet long. >> Thanks Allen. I am going to try the bush variety of cukes and have seed from last year of my mini pumpkins. alls I can do is try and go from there. BTW how much land do you have? Sounds like you have a pretty big place. I just have a basic subdivision lot. Which is fine for me since I can't get my lavy husband to help me. I think I made him mow a total of 2 times and I did the rest. Oh well at least he's handy electronically Kris P z 5 IL