An old post, but I was looking for similar, so thought I'd post what I've done in case it helps others in the future that come across it. I started with Armenian cukes in an Aerogarden, and didn't have high hopes they'd transplant outside well. This is what it looked like at transplant time, and I didn't harden off before moving to outside in the yard - http://www.gthomson.us/projects/landscaping/armenian-cucumbers-1.jpg That same plant is now here 5 weeks later - it's the one of the left - http://www.gthomson.us/projects/landscaping/cukes-05302016-2.jpg I planted 5 more on that 3' wide trellis - definitely too many. #6 didn't make it so I put in a Rattlesnake pole bean there on the right. The cukes and pole bean do seem to like each other and they both seem to be helping to support each other and using each other for structure wrapping tendrils around each other. The pole bean vines are definitely more delicate and smaller leaves. And there's a cantaloupe plant in there, too, that isn't obvious - replaced cuke #2. Next year, I'll add another tree stake, and another 3' wide trellis. And I think I'll put one of each on each trellis - armenian cucumber, rattlesnake pole beans, and some kind of cantaloupe. The above pictures are South-facing, with the sun coming up to the left. Did I do this backwards with the big leaf cukes on the left, and small leaf bean on the right? Or does the bean plant need less sun to do well? Given this 3' wide trellis, and wanting to put an armenian cuke, canteloupe and some type of pole bean - what should the timing be on planting directly outside, and in which order, so they work well in a companion kind of way? Also, for what it's worth... my pooch does seem to like to pee on that left cuke - this is Chipper my pooch amongst some Chives - http://www.gthomson.us/projects/landscaping/chipper-chives.jpg Is there some reason that would be giving that left cuke more of what it needs to grow so much bigger?

Thanks Violet - so no tendril action whatsoever on the bush types eh? And vining cuke lengths/heights are indeterminite I take it! Planted plenty of viney things - most give at least an estimate of how long the things get.... re) veggies - guess it would also depend on how long the growing season is too, right? Trying to make the most of my tiny yard, so thanks for the help! 'tis appreciated. :) Sandy

Oh I agree Jean. But what you gonna do? :) There are all sorts of container claims out there on the web about growing a tomato plant in a milk jug and a squash in an old paint can. So a bush variety cuke in a 12" pot isn't as far out a claim as some. With enough attention, careful frequent watering so they don't turn bitter, extra feedings and lots of luck it has a chance to produce some. Some things folks just have to learn through experience. Dave

@ missingtheobvious: About the yellow fruit: cukes can have that shape when there's inadequate pollination... Yes, it is possible. Thank you for the links. In another post of mine What is happening to my Tyria cucumbers? jean001a wrote: >The 2 fruits. Lack of water. Plus, the yellowing = over-ripe and ill shut down production. Fortunately, the same plant with the yellow cuke, is STILL producing new cukes. >You might consider posting this on the Pumpkins, Squash & Gourds forum. I thought I can only post the SAME message in only ONE (sub)forum. @ emmers_m: >Have you seen any cucumber beetles around? No, you - like me - are thinking of Bacterial Wilt of Cucurbits right?. No, I did not find neither striped or spotted cucumber beetle. @ lonmower: >You had planted enough cucumbers to feed the entire subdivision and also the neighboring one! >don't overplant I planted 27 cucumbers, 15 died. If I planted 15 and all died, today I would have ZERO cucumbers. Most of my neighbors already said they are interested in buying cucumbers and tomatoes from me. >The name tags are cool, however cucumbers sprawl and at harvest time your entire trellis would be a jumble of vines, with no identification possible. Well, I think, I still might be able to identify cucumbers varieties. I will see. >Your system seems like it would be nearly impossible to harvest a good crop (plan for success) The cucumbers can either HANG or SIT on the screen: I can reach MOST of the areas from under, so some of the cukes, will do have to SIT on the screen. The screen is 2 x 4 in. so when the cukes are big enough, they will sit on the screen. Actually, on a small piece of plywood, that will sit on the screen. >Looks like the foil mulch might have done you in...to much direct heat/drought...just my guess. Maybe. Anyway I plan to remove the foil to see what is happening. In my other post What is happening to my Tyria cucumbers? t-bird wrote: > ..looks like you had the silver mulch over cardboard mulch? Maybe kept the root too wet for too long. Maybe. Whatever the reason some cucumbers died, for me the mystery is: why only SOME plants died, when ALL the cucumbers received THE SAME treatment (watering, sun, etc.) Here are two pictures, the first was taken when I planted the cucumbers, when ALL were ok, the second, today, after over half died (15 out of 27 died.)