===== Plant the Moon Challenge =====

Which variety of potato is best suited to be grown in a regolith mix.

==== Team Members ====
  * Lloselin R  X
  * Juan G      X
  * Michael S   X
  * Aria M      X
  * Kye C
  * Heidi       X
  * Truett F    X
  * Rawlings S  X
  * Lexy K
  * Aaron O
  * Aaliyah D


==== Logs ====
=== February 15 ===
Planting Day
Members Present - Truett, Juan, Lexy, Michael

We created our regolith by mixing:

  * 3 parts regolith
  * 1 part compost
  * 1 part peat moss
  * 1/2 part perlite
  * 1/2 part vermiculite

We created our control by mixing:

  * 2 parts compost
  * 2 parts peat moss
  * 1 part vermiculite
  * 1 part perlite

==Plantings==
We planted several different types of potatoes which are labeled as:
  - Potato A as Yukon gold with 4 pots
  - Potato B as red norland with 4 pots
  - Potato C as Harvest blend with 4 pots
  - Potato D as Gold rush with 2 pots
  - Potato E as Sweet potato with 2 pots
Protocol for Potatoes:
  - Measure ground for Ph then write down results
  - Measure ground for moisture then write down results
  - 1 quart of water for the plant
  - Write down any change in plant




==== Important Links ====
  * [[https://www.competitionsciences.org/dashboard/registrations/|ICS Portal]]

==== Questions ====
  * Will the Moon's gravity affect geotropism
  * How big are the pots going to be?  Will it be enough for potatoes?
  * Hydroponics?

===== Press =====
  * [[https://shoredailynews.com/headlines/arcadia-high-school-competes-in-international-stem-competition-and-helps-nasa-return-to-the-moon/|Shore Daily News AHS Competes in International STEM Competition and Helps NASA return to the moon!]]