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Why can't plants grow on mars?

Plants cannot grow on Mars because the planet lacks the necessary atmosphere, water, and suitable temperature to support plant life. The high levels of radiation, low air pressure, and lack of organic nutrients in the soil also make it challenging for plants to survive on Mars.


Which of the things plants need to grow are present on Mars?

Mars has sunlight, carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and water ice that could potentially be used to support plant growth. However, the thin atmosphere and low temperatures on Mars present challenges for plant survival and growth. Additional resources like nutrients and protection from radiation would need to be provided in a controlled environment for plants to thrive on Mars.


Can you grow weed on mars?

No. Mars is too cold and lacks water. No plant from earth could grow there. Mars also has about 1% of the atmospheric pressure as Earth, and the decreased levels of sunlight per square meter would make outdoor growth unpractical. However, given a fully contained environment, such as a solarium with artificial light, air, water, and heat, it has recently been found that plants actually grow better Mars soil than in Earth soil. See "Mars One" or Wieger Wamelink for more details.


Can you grow plants in mars soil?

The jury is still out on that, but based on careful and thorough analysis of samples collected from Mars so far, the majority scientific opinion is that it's unlikely.


Why would you take plants to mars?

If you could take plants to Mars without them dying, it would help making Mars a planet that can support an ecosystem. Plants produce Oxygen which is crucial for animal survival (this includes humans, too, because technically humans are a type of animal). If Mars could successfully support an ecosystem, we could colonize it, which would help resolve issues with overpopulation.

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Can plants grow in Mars?

Not yet...


Can plants grow on the planet mars?

no


Can you grow plants on the planet mars?

no


Would plants be able to grow openly on mars with only water feeding and uv-protection?

Plants would not be able to grow openly on Mars with only water feeding and UV-protection. This is because the temperatures change dramatically on the Martian surface during night and day.


Can you grow plants on Mars?

yes you can its a proven fact


Is it possible to grow plants on mars?

Quite simply, No.


Could the soil on mars actually grow crops?

No. The soil on Mars lacks the organic nutrients necessary to grow plants.


Why can't plants grow on mars?

Plants cannot grow on Mars because the planet lacks the necessary atmosphere, water, and suitable temperature to support plant life. The high levels of radiation, low air pressure, and lack of organic nutrients in the soil also make it challenging for plants to survive on Mars.


How can you live in Mars?

we can make an airtight city in which we can grow plants


Could you move plants to Mars since plants breath carbon dioxide and wait until they make enough oxygen and move humans there?

no. Mars' surface has no liquid water, and nearly no nutrients in the soil. Also, the average day temperature is -14 degrees so no plants would be able to grow there. Also, the amount of atmospheric pressure on mars would mean breathing, even if there was oxygen would be incredibly hard


How might plants can be grown on the moon?

Well, a greehouse would be needed to regulate the temperature, soil from earth would most likely be needed, and a form of radiation sheilding to protect the plants from solar radiation. It would be expensive and not really worth it. Look up the Mars One project; their goal is to establish a human settlement on mars, and they intend to grow plants there. As to whether this is possible, I am unsure.


Will the gravity be enough to grow plants or hold water in a pool on mars?

The gravity will hold water in the pool however the lack of humidity in the atmosphere would probably cause the water to evaporate very rapidly. Plants would have problems as well with this not to mention a requirement for an atmosphere that is composed of the gases they need for them to grow.