Space Station

The New York Times, May 19, 1998
Space Crops for Astronauts

Hydroponically grown crops will be almost the entire source of ingredients for the foods astronauts will consume on remote space stations in decades to come. The list of crops, which must supply nearly all the astronauts' protein as well as vitamins, minerals, fiber and culinary variety, includes plants well-adapted to growing in nutrient-enriched water and short enough to fit in the troughs that will be available in space.

Wheat
Potatoes
Sweet potatoes
Soybeans
Peanuts
Common beans (kidney, lentils, etc.)
Rice
Chard
Quinoa
Lettuce
Tomatoes
Cucumbers
Garden peas
Green beans
Mushrooms
Carrots
Kale
Broccoli
Spinach
Beets
Bell peppers
Chili peppers
Watercress
Onions
Scallions
Garlic
Strawberries
Melons
Green herbs