You’re suggesting there may have been some kind of interstellar Johnny Leolaseed? I could see that happening.
The more pragmatic reason is that it grows quickly in the hydroponics bay. Perhaps it also contains more nutrients than many of their other crops and as such, more is being produced.
I couldn’t resist. Glad you appreciated it, and that new Neelix image is all the thanks I needed.
By the way, in the meantime, I have done some more research only to discover that there are in fact TWO Earth root vegetables that are already viable as hydroponic crops: red radishes and beets.
The idea that Leola root is a cross between radish and beet is now firmly fixed in my mind.
You’re suggesting there may have been some kind of interstellar Johnny Leolaseed? I could see that happening.
The more pragmatic reason is that it grows quickly in the hydroponics bay. Perhaps it also contains more nutrients than many of their other crops and as such, more is being produced.
That’s what I thought. Leola root is a high carb root that will grow quickly on mats in a hydroponic bay.
Currently, real life intensive vertical hydroponic gardening is great for leafy greens, but not so much for starchy or other caloric carbs.
Thanks for bringing in a real world aspect. We’ll have to assume their methodology/tech can do better with primarily subsurface produce.
Or, Leola root is the hydroponic equivalent of zucchini.
This video seems like something Neelix would make for his morning show.
What to do with too much zucchini!
Wow. That Naomi Wildman is such a little scamp.
That was quite the haul! Thanks for the vid.
I couldn’t resist. Glad you appreciated it, and that new Neelix image is all the thanks I needed.
By the way, in the meantime, I have done some more research only to discover that there are in fact TWO Earth root vegetables that are already viable as hydroponic crops: red radishes and beets.
The idea that Leola root is a cross between radish and beet is now firmly fixed in my mind.
Thus further cementing my disdain. A hybrid flavor of metallic chemicals and sweetened dirt.