growing cukes

Discussion in 'Gardening & Plant Propagation' started by james dilley, May 13, 2004.

  1. May 13, 2004 #1
    james dilley

    james dilley Well-Known Member Supporter

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    i just saw on a lik on the news page at yahoo, that NASA is planning on greenhouse on the moon and mars. and are researching ,in fact with the canadian govt. rasing lettuce cucumber, radishes and the like in special greenhouses built to withstand the rigors of outerspace,such as the spacestation and lunar type atmospheres.the target date is 2020 A.D.
     
    james dilley, May 13, 2004
    james dilley, May 13, 2004
  3. May 13, 2004 #2
    uncle Will in In.

    uncle Will in In. Well-Known Member Supporter

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    You think produce is high now, just wait till they get that stuff on the counters at Krogers.
     
    uncle Will in In., May 13, 2004
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  5. May 14, 2004 #3
    Bailey

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    Oh my....what will they not try? At the expense of the taxpayer I'm sure. Oy!
     
    Bailey, May 14, 2004
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  6. May 15, 2004 #4
    suelandress

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    Yeah, it's a "waste" of our money, but at least this is a fun waste, compared to some of their other stupididty.
    I wonder if they give the plants artificial gravity. I would think roots would be mighty confused without it!!
     
    suelandress, May 15, 2004
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  7. May 16, 2004 #5
    james dilley

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    i would think that they would grow upside down so they can be watered.
     
    james dilley, May 16, 2004
    james dilley, May 16, 2004