I thought talking to my plants was silly, but my basil changed my mind

For years I laughed at people who said they talked to their plants. It seemed like a waste of time. Then last spring, I got two identical basil seedlings from the same nursery. I put them in the same window, gave them the same water and soil. On a whim, I started chatting to one of them while I watered it, just simple stuff like 'you're looking good today.' I didn't expect anything. After about six weeks, the one I talked to was noticeably bushier and had more leaves. The other one was fine, but just not as full. I know it sounds crazy, and maybe it was just chance, but I've kept it up with other herbs and I swear they do better. Has anyone else tried this and seen a real difference, or did I just get lucky with that one plant?

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river_reed7d ago

Honestly, the science angle is interesting because your breath releases carbon dioxide when you talk. Plants need CO2 to grow, so maybe you're just giving that one plant a little extra dose of plant food every time you chat at it. Makes more sense than them liking your gossip.

drew9067d ago

That's a cool point from @river_reed about the CO2. But wouldn't the amount from talking be way too small to actually matter for the plant?