Editing Cressida (section)

== Why is this crop useful for space? ==

Garden cress is a promising crop for space cultivation due to several reasons: - '''Fast Growth and High Yield''': Its rapid growth rate allows for quick harvests, which is beneficial in controlled environments where space and time are limited<ref>http://gardening.cornell.edu/homegardening/scene3673.html</ref><ref>https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Lepidium+sativum</ref>. - '''Nutritional Value''': Rich in essential vitamins and minerals, cress can provide a nutritious supplement to astronauts’ diets<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garden_cress</ref>. - '''Low Maintenance''': It is easy to grow and can thrive in hydroponic systems, which are often used in space-based agriculture due to their water efficiency and controlled nutrient delivery<ref>https://survivalseeds.com.au/blogs/guides/growing-cress</ref>. - '''Educational Tool''': Its fast germination and growth make it an excellent teaching tool for demonstrating plant biology in space environments<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garden_cress</ref>.

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