https://padlet.com/mnorris37/jsfipy3x8ma2uf97 Use this Padlet for student responses for the discussion prompt "If you had to grow food on Mars, how would you design the perfect pot and select the ideal growing medium." Include the following in your response. A. Why what you are selecting is important and in a complete sentence. B. An image that represents your response. C. A link to a resource that supports your claim within your response. en-us 2025-06-26 18:33:25 UTC 2025-06-26 18:48:23 UTC hello@padlet.com mnorris37 https://padlet.com/mnorris37/jsfipy3x8ma2uf97/wish/3503297907 If I had to grow food on Mars, I would focus on making the entire system as efficient and sustainable as possible. That means using plants where all or most parts are edible, so nothing goes to waste. I would also design the system so that key components—like water, nutrients, and the substrate—can be recycled or reused. Water is especially important because it behaves differently in microgravity or low-gravity environments, and losing even a small amount could be critical. I would need to make sure the water and the growing medium (substrate) can deliver moisture and nutrients directly to the roots, even without Earth's gravity. This might involve using a closed-loop hydroponic or aeroponic system to make the most of limited resources while keeping the plants healthy and productive. Astrobotany.com: https://astrobotany.com/watering-plants-in-space/#:~:text=Since%20water%20is%20%E2%80%9Csticky%E2%80%9D%20in,will%20dry%20up%20and%20wither.

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