Last updated on December 2nd, 2011
According to research conducted by the Royal Horticultural Society, it seems that plants grow faster when women, not men, speak to them. And tomato plants are particularly fond of Sarah Darwin’s voice. Sarah Darwin is the great-great-grandaughter of Charles Darwin, the famous botanist.You can read the article here.
What do you think? Could it be that the men’s voices the RHS used in the research were not of the nurturing variety?
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Judy says
My plants sit on windowsills where they hear lots of city sounds — many unpleasant! Would that affect them in a negative way?? Or is that a question for Dr. Phil-odendron?
Kevin Lee Jacobs says
Judy – LOL!
I've noticed that the plants in my music room blossom and grow EXTREMELY well. Could it be the Chopin and Debussy they are daily subjected to?
Yolanda says
Vindicated, as last!
Andrew Thompson says
I don't know. I curse at my weeds all the time, and they don't seem to mind. In fact they flourish.
Janis in Chicago says
To Judy, in the first comment: I will never be able to listen to Dr. Phil again without thinking of the new, improved name you've given him!
Justin says
Good to know that Sarah Darwin is doing research on tomatoes in the Galapagos Islands.
Angelica says
You all are too funny! I think Dr. Phil needs a garden. You should come see my garden some time in Albany.
Angelica
Broken Barn Industries says
Wait a minute… you never said if YOU talk to your plants, Kevin! I confess I do a little from time to time but I don't know that it makes a difference. I've also been known to cuss them out on occasion, especially the rose bush. Trust me, she deserves it.
Kevin Lee Jacobs says
BBI – Would you believe…I actually DO speak with my plants, but usually only the moment they are set in the ground. I tell them (in a nurturing voice) I hope they will be happy here.
Regarding cussing out plants — I've done this, too. And with a rose, no less!