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The formulated dirt was specifically created for outer space use. It was designed so astronauts could use it to grow plants within a zero gravity environment. The interest in the development of a special outer space dirt or soil began when we were informed by NASA agencies that astronauts do not use dirt to grow plants in outer space. They informed that dirt does not absorb water very well, and that it crumbles very easily. They mentioned that these characteristics could be disastrous in a zero gravity environment because having dust or water particles floating around could damage delicate instruments.

We then decided to see if the chemistry department could produce a formulated dirt that would eliminate the characteristics that prevents it from being used within that delicate environment. We would point out that it was not easy nor fun creating the dirt and not just because of the book knowledge that was required, but because of the dirt's microorganisms. Some dirt microorganisms are not fun to play with. These little tiny creatures sometimes don't play fare.

There were times when certain chemical formulas would create reactions that would appear as if the dirt was a complete whole living organism. We had dirt experiments that produce unpleasant gasses and some of them even flammable. We were having a lot of experimental problem, primarily, because we were working with all natural materials and these micros would quickly demolish them. More times then not, we would end-up with useless chemical formulas. There were times when we thought that it just might be impossible to accomplish this type of product.

We proceeded from the understandings that outer space plant growth is the most important action to accomplish if humans are to ever inhabit outside of this planet. The importance of outer space plant growth is not just because of food, but for oxygen production.

When we finally had a good formulated dirt in hand, we then decided to grow plants not only upside down, but sideways, and 45 degrees (either up or down). We decided to do theses types of multiple angular plant growth experiments because, in outer space, up or down does not exist. So we decided to do these angular plant experiments because, if successful, it could then proof that gravity is irrelevant towards the performance of the dirt. This gravity irrelevant performance could then maybe proof that it just might also work in a gravity-less environment.

Once the experiments started, we discovered that gravity is the main energy that keeps plant growth in check. In other words, gravity is vital towards achieving healthy plant growth anywhere (period).

After realizing the importance of this energy towards achieving healthy plant growth, we took a closer look at this invisible energy by taking the experiments up a notch.