Growing Cherry Tomatoes and Peppers Together in a DWC Tote

Compatibility

Tomatoes and peppers share similar heat, light, and moisture needs – they’re good companions in hydroponics.

Space and Variety Selection

• Choose compact tomato varieties: ‘Patio’, ‘Tiny Tim’, ‘Micro Tom’ – bred for small root zones.
• Standard peppers work fine; they’re naturally smaller.
• In a 6‑net‑pot tote, allocate 3–4 pots to tomatoes, 2–3 to peppers. Avoid overcrowding – root competition reduces yields.

Nutrient Management

Use a balanced hydroponic formula for fruiting vegetables. Monitor EC/pH weekly. Both crops thrive at pH 5.8–6.3, EC 2.0–2.5 mS/cm during fruiting.

Key to Success

Don’t cram too many plants. Give each enough root volume and light. With compact varieties and proper spacing, a mixed DWC tote yields well.