Reveal the fruits and vegetables that will be grown on Mars

Tomatoes, beans, spinach . are vegetables that will be grown on the Red planet in the future.

According to scientific data, Mars is a relatively harsh climate. However, the soil on Red planet is low in nutrients, but in terms of composition is not much different from our planet.

Therefore, experts believe that, with the right conditions, we will grow some kinds of fruits and vegetables on this planet.

Can we plant trees on Mars as in "The Martian"?

And they did it. In a recent experiment in the universe, scientists have succeeded in growing and harvesting 10 types of plants, including tomatoes, beans and barley . with the soil almost identical to the above sample. Mars.

According to researcher Wieger Wamelink from the University of Wageningen (Netherlands): " The biomass in Mars on earth is smaller than the Earth, but the difference is negligible, can it only make plants grow more slowly? This proves that Mars has the potential to be greened if it has water and is well cared for. "

The first tomatoes were grown on Martian soil.

Previously, scientists also experimented with growing plants on the Moon, with similar plants: tomatoes, rye, radish, spinach, beans, leeks, mustard, and watercress , matches (a kind of amaranth), and chives. The result is only half that of Mars.

However, do not rush to celebrate. Experts said the study only simulated soil samples on Mars, but did not take into account other strict conditions such as the planet's erratic hot and cold climate. Moreover, this is only the second successful experiment, and the results have not yet been officially announced.

And this is peas .

In addition, the plants are all made in glass cages, with climatic conditions similar to Earth - light, humidity, temperature .

Although Wamelik explains: "We believe that the first crops on Mars will be made underground to ensure environmental stability , " but we still cannot predict the Red planet. " How real goods " will impact this process."

And finally, the most important thing is whether growing vegetables on Mars can be eaten. Growing vegetables will have no meaning if the product is poisonous. This is entirely possible if the soil contains heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, iron, and even mercury.

Greening Mars - the prospect is absolutely worth waiting for.

Therefore, experts said they will continue to perform other experiments in the future. Anyhow, the prospect of Mars being planted with tomatoes, beets and vast rice fields deserves to wait.