
Humanity could be one step closer to colonizing the moon if this experiment works. Paragon Space Development Corporation, a
NASA subcontractor, has decided to take a stab at
growing plants in a specially designed greenhouse
on the moon. THE MOON! The attempt will take place in 2012.
Paragon has developed a very specialized greenhouse that can safely contain a plant and provide it with all elements it needs to survive. The greenhouse will need to protect the plant from the sun's intense rays while providing it with enough water, balanced soil, and carbon dioxide while removing its waste oxygen. Paragon has chosen a species within Brassica (the mustard family), due to their quick growth (14 days of light in order to grow, flower and then set seed). A lunar day is 14 Earth days long, so if the landing is timed perfectly, it will allow just enough time for the plant to grow to maturity and possibly re-seed.
Why not invent your own lunar product, or better yet a water or soil saving device for use on Earth...