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"Ron H" wrote:

I am putting out Watermelon, Squash ( Butternut & Acorn), pumpkin ( small
cooking & large decorative ) and of course cucumbers. I seem to recall my
mother telling me that I should never plant something next to something else
but alas, the little grey cells are not what they used to be...

Any suggestions?

Ron H. in West Central Wisconsin

Google "companion planting".

For a start, you might try
http://www.gardenguides.com/how-to/t...bles/vcomp.asp

- Bill

Coloribus gustibus non disputatum (mostly)