Some scientific studies have shown that plants grow better with music playing. The first study came from Indian researchers in 1962, who found plants grew 20% more when exposed to classical music.

The Sound of Music and Plants. While her studies were relatively general, they were indicative of the genesis of theories regarding positive and negative music.

In a survey by music licensing company PPL PRS, which studied 1,000 gardeners, 63 per cent said they played music to their plants. Like people, plants enjoy listening to music, while different ...

Zak Peters’s business began when he realized that the cannabis plants in his Massachusetts basement seemed to grow better when he played music for them. “I don’t know why, but they loved ...

Plants, according to the PPL PRS study, helps recreate the vibrations plants might feel outdoors, which help them to source water. Perry added: “Plants in the great outdoors will benefit from the bees ...

Stock image of a plant growing (main) and music from a speaker (inset). Researchers have found that playing noise improves the growth of a soil fungus that promotes the growth of plants.

New research has also shown that music can help plants grow. Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent. Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Not now Yes please.

Last year, a survey revealed that nearly two-thirds of gardeners play music to their plants. Music licensing company PPL PRS studied 1,000 gardeners and found that not only did the majority enjoy ...

Studies have shown that music helps plants to grow, with the vibrations stimulating their growth. In a survey by music licensing company PPL PRS, which studied 1,000 gardeners, ...