I’m interested about how music affects plant life, if different types influence the growth and development of the plant in any way. I’m wondering how many controls(the kind of plant), variables, etc. I should choose.
For the music, it will be classical vs. rock, suggestions for albums would be very much be appreciated!
Also, if a experiment like this has already been conducted, please don’t tell me. 
I want to see for myself.
You can choose as many types of plants as you like as long as they are in the same condition and you have one for each group. I would choose 2-3 types of plants for the experiment and have 3 of each plant per experimental condition. This will allow you to “weed out” the plants that may have underlying problems and just concentrate on the growth. You will also want to set up a control–with no music. In order for you to be able to ensure good results you have to make sure that all plants are kept under the exact same conditions except for the music. This may not be as easy as you think. Keep in mind you will have to monitor light (most easily with grow lights), soil (knock the soil from the plants when you buy them and replant them in your soil), temperature and humidity.
Good luck!
Ah. I shouldn’t expose them to regular sunlight, because they’d have to be near each other to get the same amount. Thanks for the advice.
Now that i cleared up: What rock music should I play, what classical music should I play?
A company called Sonic Bloom sells an audio CD specifically made for growing plants. I won’t tell you what style of music it uses so as not to ruin your experiment, but the music is embedded with tones of certain frequencies that the product’s makers claim stimulate plant growth.
Well if you’re growing weed plants, I’d go with a Kid Rock Vs. Dr. Dre kinda shoot out, see which plants win.
Heh. I’d imagine I could do that legally, too, thanks to some of the recent BC drug laws.
Just kidding.
My friend tried this in high school once, with pea plants. I don’t even remember all the results, except that both of the plants exposed to Marilyn Manson died. I wonder if it was just a fluke?