Editing Kale (Prizm) (section)

== History of Cultivation in Space ==

While there are no specific records of '''Brassica oleracea''' being cultivated in space, there have been experiments with similar Brassicaceae family members in controlled environments. For example, NASA’s Vegetable Production System (Veggie) has grown lettuce and other leafy greens in space, demonstrating the feasibility of growing Brassica family crops in microgravity. These experiments pave the way for future cultivation of kale and other '''B. oleracea''' varieties in space.

'''References:''' - <ref>https://pub.epsilon.slu.se/12424/1/maggioni_l_150720.pdf</ref> for taxonomy - <ref>https://ballseed.com/PlantInfo?phid=138200001035546</ref> for specific kale variety characteristics - <ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Cabbage</ref> for general information on '''Brassica oleracea''' - <ref>https://cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/full/10.1079/cabicompendium.10094</ref> for broccoli as a related cool-season crop

'''Note:''' Specific details on space cultivation of '''Brassica oleracea''' are limited, but the adaptability and nutritional value of its varieties make them promising candidates for future space agriculture projects.