The
healing power of touch is a well-known phenomenon
among humans. An oft-repeated line from the Neil Diamond song “Sweet Caroline”
is “touching you, touching me”- words passionately
echoed by fans the world over.
(Photo by Laitche)
Animals are also known to be touched by touch. Think about it: What could be more cozy than a curled-up clowder of kittens?
But what about plants? Do they reach out to their verdant brethren? According to recent evidence, the answer is a resounding yes! And not just via their roots... ScienceNews reports that plants can “pass electrical signals to each other through their leaves, forming a network connected by touch.”
So do your green buds a favor and sow them in groups. As they say in lettuce circles: Two heads are better than one.
Resources
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/plants-touching-stress-resilient
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