Welp, I got a second hydroponic

Well, after having the iDOO hydroponic system a while, I realized that what I needed was two hydroponic systems. One for lettuce/greens, and one for tomatoes/fruits/large herbs. I was trying to do too much with one system. So, I bought a second (and cheaper) system made by hdroor just for lettuce/greens and will use the iDOO for the big herbs, tomatoes, and experimental stuff. I still have a lot growing in the iDOO, mainly tatsoi, so it will take some time before I can put those pods to use. On top of that, I have an Asphalt Rose Microgreens system and two bottles for growing microgreens. Oh, and a pepper I transplanted into a wicking pot that's just now growing peppers.

Here's my rather messy setup:



From left to right:

Pepper plant, empty microgreen jars, hdroor hydroponics, Asphalt Rose microgreens, iDOO hydroponics.

I don't know anything about it but it looks cool

Splitting the lettuce and tomatoes also lets you feed each crop to suit its needs. University of Minnesota Extension recommends separate containers for them because their nutrient needs differ.

For the tomato side, I'd check the seed packet's full-grown height and width against the space under the raised light. The number of pod holes can be more than the number of full-grown plants that fit, so I'd leave some empty if the plants need the room.

Which tomato variety are you planning to try in the iDOO?

The Extension guide covers crop choice, plant size and feeds: https://extension.umn.edu/how/small-scale-hydroponics