US scientists grow first chickpea crop in simulated Moon soil

Chickpea plants grown in simulated moon soil

US scientists have successfully grown and harvested the first-ever crop of chickpeas in simulated "moon dirt". Moon dirt, or lunar regolith, is a hostile host.

It is a rough powder devoid of the organic life that makes Earth's soil fertile. It also hides heavy metals that can stunt growth or poison a harvest

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