i put 4 melon cucs in my vinehouse, all got eaten by slugs or something, replaced them with two mini cucs, got eaten, put three burpless tasty green outside, got one left, pants pants pants. wanted the minis for pickling gherkins cos theyre my favourite thing in the world, i hate slugs, i have now got my OH to cut rings of copper to put round my precious pants, but if there is any leaf available, theyve had it!!!!