Jacob Corvidae
I love it when passions combine... two is nice, but THREE!?!
Researchers have found a way to grow #CHICKPEAS in #LUNAR soil - and it works best when treated with #FUNGI: https://nautil.us/scientists-grow-chickpeas-in-lunar-soil-1278864
Scientists Grow Chickpeas in Lunar Soil

Scientists Grow Chickpeas in Lunar Soil: It’s one giant leap for moon hummus

Mar 16 at 8:03pmWeb
Show threadJacob CorvidaeMar 16
Now for those really wanting the nitty gritty: there is no soil on the moon, just dirt. Specifically regolith. Gritty indeed. Think dry lunar dust, maybe some smaller rocks. No organic material. The experiment found success when they created a 75% regolith mix with 25% compost (specifically vermicompost)-- and even better when they protected the plants with a special fungi solution.
Show threadJacob CorvidaeMar 16
Also for the detail oriented, you'll know that I've used the common name chickpea here, but generally I prefer ... not their scientific name (Cicer arietinum), but their nombre fabuloso: Garrrrbonzo!