"Feasibility of Making Hummus with Moon-Grown Chickpeas for Lunar Astronauts"
Researchers have successfully grown chickpea seeds in soil similar to that found on the moon, using amended moondust to simulate lunar soil. This achievement could pave the way for reducing dependency on packaged foods during future crewed missions, as plants on the moon could provide a sustainable, nutritious resource for spacefarers. Despite challenges such as poor water retention capacity and longer maturation periods, the study's early results offer a potential method for in-situ plant growth on the moon, with the use of vermiculture reducing the need for resupply missions.
