Description:
NASA Seeds.
The first pack is defined as "Earth
based seed: Tomato Rutgers California Supreme".
These seeds have been "sealed at scientifically controlled low moisture
content to insure peak
vigour in the seed until you are ready to plant." It also
says "This seed remained in climate controlled storage
at Park Seed Co. in Greenwood, South Carolina, during the LDEF1
Mission."
This first pack is defined as the "control group".
The second pack contains space
exposed seed.
The packet says "These seeds were flown in space aboard the LDEF which
was launched April 6, 1984
on space Shuttle Challenger and returned to Earth January 20,
1990 on Space Station Columbia."
Production Notes: Produced by NASA
Acquisition Date: 2006
Production Date: Nil
Height: 63 mm
Width: 102 mm