NASA ready to grow first fruit at the International Space Station

Wheeler told that astronauts often demand for spicy and delicious food items. Espanola chilli is expected to be sent to the International Space Station between November and January.

American space agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA's) effort to grow fruit in space can soon become successful. If everything goes right, then in November, NASA will be able to grow a new item in the International Space Station.

After the growth of various plants and vegetables in space by astronauts and scientists, now it's time to grow fruits for the first time (however not exactly a fruit). NASA scientists are preparing to grow Espanola chilli plant in space.

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The reason behind this is quite simple. In fact, Espanola chilli plant can grow in high altitudes and can easily pollinate. NASA's Plant Physiologist Ray Willer told Rio Grand Son: "We were also looking for varieties that are not too tall and are very productive in the controlled environment and space."

Source of vitamin C

"These chillies are the best source of vitamin C in terms of health, and it can be used to improve the immune system of astronauts. Zero Gravity sends most of the fluid to the head", said Jacob Torres, Horticultural Scientist in NASA 

Torres further says, "In Nasa, food is the top priority. We can build all the rockets from which we want to go to Mars, but it will not work until we have food to eat."

Astronauts like spicy food:

Plant physiologist Ray Wheeler said that astronauts often demand for spicy and delicious food items. Espanola chilli is expected to be sent to the International Space Station between November and January.