What is the ripe tomato pictured? I've grown Microtom and Red Robin for potted plant sales every year and I question your purpose for growing these dwarf varieties hydroponicly other than just to prove it can be done. These aren't varieties noted for good flavored fruit.

I am just growing due to space restrictions. Any suggestions on varieties? Thanks,

I agree red robin don't taste very good. I'd try tumbling tom and prune for size, they taste great

If you like acidic tomatoes there are lots of those out there. Red Robins are not acidic. I think they taste better than other micro's I have grown, including Tumbling Tom.

Linda

Red Robin is OK good. Micro toms have the advantage of lower light requirements, so it's a good choice.

For peppers, Jalapeno could be a good choice. I personally have the Jalapeno TAM (supposed to be milder but to me it's still rather hot) and it's a compact plant with fairly good production in weight of beautiful looking peppers. Padron sets really well in all weathers, and a good producer but it's not compact; not huge, but can get fairly big.

fungus, thank you for your suggestions. Totem seems to be producing well so far.