MARS DESERT RESEARCH STATION

GreenHab Report – January 4th

GreenHab Report

Temperature Issues: The heater has been turned off because it is only blowing room temperature air. It has been turned off from the breaker box in the GreenHab. All growth in the GreenHab is pending assistance from the contractor who is coming to help fix the heater; nighttime temperatures are currently too low for plant survival.

Other Notes: After the temperature in the GreenHab is regulated and at  healthy levels for the plants the photoperiod in the Utah winter is too short for meaningful plant growth. Future researchers expecting to grow plants in the GreenHab during the winter should make sure they have grow lights. I currently have all my plants in the lower level of the Hab. I will report on the progress over the coming days.

Patrick Gray

GreenHab Officer – Crew 172