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Space Chillies! - Veggie - 06-12-2021
https://www.sciencealert.com/nasa-s-space-chilis-have-broken-two-world-records?fbclid=IwAR3dnwiUrXUzU6pd7r9fWRSuO7g8P-ai50t4fgW4C6ivSpaZFVisHlIM5M4
RE: Space Chillies! - Small chilli - 06-12-2021
Interesting article. Good to see photos of them in space as well.
There’s been chillies kicking around for a few years supposedly originating from seed that have been to space.
https://thehippyseedcompany.com/product-category/space-chilli/
RE: Space Chillies! - Veggie - 06-12-2021
^^^ That's interesting too.
RE: Space Chillies! - Vinny - 07-12-2021
In zero gravity, how do the roots know to go down and not up or sideways? I wonder whether they were grown under growlights or direct in a window facing the sun?
Both interesting articles , if a bit short of detail?
RE: Space Chillies! - Veggie - 07-12-2021
"There is a lot of work being done in space agriculture from a nutritional and supplemental perspective, where astronauts are growing a full menu in zero-gravity. In May, astronauts aboard the ISS enjoyed a fresh supply of vegetables, including “Amara” mustard, also known as Ethiopian kale, and the previously grown crop, “extra dwarf” pak choi."
Source - https://www.businessinsider.com.au/nasa-astronauts-growing-chile-peppers-space-station-crew-diet-2021-7