Fwrmer t1_ixj2odq wrote on November 23, 2022 at 8:32 PM

Reply to comment by bottombutton in TIL people turning 100 usually receive a letter from the US President congratulating them. by trukilla420

You hit 100 years old- you’ve got a few more weeks for processing, I’m sure.

Fwrmer t1_iu2z96c wrote on October 28, 2022 at 4:10 AM

Reply to comment by GarunixReborn in Researchers Grew Tiny Plants in Moon Dirt Collected Decades Ago by nxthompson_tny

That’s not necessarily true. If we can sprout in moon dust- we may be able to grow hydroponically in moon dust as well, which would be much more simpler than trying to create soil biomes.

Moon dust is mostly forms of silicate- which is a popular additive for hydroponic and soil farmers alike. It has a lot of benefits for fruiting plants. However, there can be Silicon toxicity in plants- so amending the moon dust with something like sand may actually make for a very viable hydroponic media. If it’s needed- perhaps the forms of silicate are not readily available to plants.