Growing Alpine Plants with Tomatoes and Cucumbers in a Greenhouse

Alpines prefer cool, well-drained conditions and light shade. Tomatoes and cucumbers need heat, high light, and humidity. Co-habitation is possible only if:

• Alpines are placed where they receive a few hours of direct sun but are shaded during peak heat.
• Soil for alpines is extremely well-drained (gritty mix).
• Watering regimes are separated—alpines hate wet feet.

In practice, a partitioned greenhouse or separate benches work better. Most alpines will struggle in a typical tomato/cucumber greenhouse environment.