NASA+Space+Seeds

NASA Space Seeds Okay-you are probably looking at the title with confusion. You know what all the words mean, but why in the world are they combined? Well, I am doing an experiment with these seeds. But first, let me give you some background knowledge on the seeds. These seeds where actually taken in SPACE! And, they are cinnamon basil seeds but, I will grow them here on Earth. So, I am going to find out if they grow differently then regular seeds that were on earth. These seeds are part of a huge NASA project. Here is the question: Can people grow plants in space? If we can, we could grow plants to eat and we could stay longer in space. Here is my lab sheet: PURPOSE/QUESTION: Can we grow plants in space? THINGS YOU NEED: Space seeds, normal seeds, serange, peat, planting tray, water, grow light, (or any other light) data sheet. PROCEDURE: 1. Follow the directions to soak the peat in water, and when you are done, separate the peat into 2 different sections so you can tell the seeds apart. 2. Put 2-3 seeds into each peat pod. Keep it away from direct sunlight for a few days and then install the glow light. 3. Every other day, give each peat pod exactly 7 mL of water. 4. Check on the plants each day, and when they make a big change, record it in your data sheet.


 * = Results!!!! =
 * The first seeds sprouted! The Earth seeds are first....
 * Most of the sprouts are a couple inches high already!
 * There are a lot of little sprouts
 * BAD NEWS!!!!- The seeds were dropped, and mixed up. We will tell you what happens when we get everything sorted out.