How to distinguish between Vegetables

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    I hope there are some gardeners out there who might be able to help.I have two plants that I need to plant on but am not sure what they are as I have lost the label stick.They could be one of the following.Courgette,Marrow,Cucumber or Melon.At this stage of their growth they look the same to me.I think they me be courgettes as I have planted on three marrow plants.Can anyone tell me how to tell the difference.Thank's
     
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    Courgette and marrow are basically the same plant. Melon should look slightly paler, cucumber should have smaller leaves :fingers crossed:
     
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      Courgette/Marrow will be stronger bigger and squat, cucumber and melon are more straggly and will try and climb - leave them long enough and they develop clinging tendrils.
       
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