...but it turns out potatoes don't grow too too well in simulated Martian soil. They grow, but they don't exactly produce a great crop.
What does?
Kale, which actually preferred it to Earth soil. And tomatoes, which came out very sweet.
Potatoes, though, are kind of a vital crop to colonization plans. Personally, I'd be going on a trip to Peru to see if any of their amazing variety of heritage taters do any better.
They're also looking at soybeans, but can we absolutely be sure nobody on Mars will develop a soy allergy?
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