growing lettuce in container

I would like to grow lettuce and cucumbers in a self-watering container that I am making in an 18 gallon tub. Can I do this because I understand the roots are shallow in lettuce?

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#1 Comment By theficuswrangler On 04/11/2014 @ 10:34 pm

This article brings up several aspects of growing lettuce in containers: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/lettuce/growing-lettuce-containers.htm ^[1]
Here is a similar article on cucumber growing. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/cucumbers-in-containers.htm ^[2]
I’ve never tried growing the two together, but I think if you stake up the cucumber, it should work.

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