Tomato and Basil Seeds
Credit: NASA

 
Looking for a way to engage students in spaceflight research, NASA, the Canadian Space Agency and other international organizations have flown millions (if not billions by now!) of plant seeds, the most popular being those for tomatoes and basil. Once back on Earth, kids are challenged to grow the space-exposed seeds and compare their fruit to grounded control samples. Anecdotal evidence suggests space tomatoes are delish!
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