Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 133: The Science of Space Gardening

https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/episode-133-the-science-of-space-gardening/ A space garden aboard the International Space Station is helping scientists study how plants and vegetables grow in microgravity. NASA’s Vegetable Production System, known as Veggie, has successfully grown a variety of plants, including three types of lettuce, mizuna mustard, red Russian kale, and colorful zinnia flowers. It’s a complex process, but the research is revealing ways to provide astronauts with tasty, nutrient-rich food for long-duration missions. As humanity ventures farther into deep space, space farming will become a necessity. But can this technology benefit people on Earth, too?