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Q: What space shuttle was the first to grow potatoes in space?
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What is the name of the space shuttle that went up into space to see if they can grow seeds in space?

The space shuttle is called Atlantis.


Do potatoes grow in space?

Many types of plants have been germinated in space aboard the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station. I was unable to find any information on anyone attempting to grow pumpkins to fruition, but it is theoretically possible, as long as you can account for providing water and nutrients in a zero-g environment, and can provide an adequate light source.


Native Americans in the Andes were the first to grow what?

They were the first people to grow potatoes!


Who were the first peoples to grow potatoes?

Native Americans in the Andes


Who was the first farmer to grow potatoes?

It is impossible to know who the first farmer to grow organic potatoes was. While more farmers grow inorganically now, before the development of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, all farmers grew organically.


Was the first country in Europe to grow potatoes on a large scale?

yes.


Who was the first person to grow a potato?

Potatoes were grown by the Inca in Peru.


Do potatoes grow on the moon?

No potatoes need dirt to grow


Was Ireland the first country in Europe to grow potatoes on a large scale?

Ireland devoted a great deal of land to growing potatoes, but they were not the first European country to grow many potatoes. Spain, Germany, and France all grew large amounts of potatoes with France having 117 million hectares devoted to growing potatoes in 1840.


Do potatoes grow on plants?

Potatoes are plants. They do not grow on other plants.


Should you plant potatoes in your garden you have limited space?

Potatoes don't spread out very far underground. The root where the potatoes grow, mostly goes straight down. You can plant lots of other vegetables nearby.


Do potatoes grow in orchards?

No. Grapes grow in a vineyard.