Astrocrops - Growing plants for future space missions

Paxi needs your help gathering data about plants that he could grow on his long distance space journeys. You will need to become scientists and carry out a scientific investigation. This will involve making observations, taking measurements and recording data. Paxi has sent a mission statement for you.
Mission statement: follow the development of three unknown seeds as they grow over 12 weeks. Identify the three plants and decide which one you would take to space.

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Keywords: Science, Biology, Plants, Seeds, Germination, Basil, Tomato, Radish, Stem, Leaf, Fruit, Flower, Root

Material: 

• Data logbook (printed or children can create their own)
• Ruler
• 3 pots
• Soil or other growth medium
• Plant nutrients (optional)
• Basil, radish and tomato seeds (or other seeds)