Do fans make indoor plants stronger and sturdier?

[Leeds_lad]

I remember hearing about this a while back but I think it was pretty much under the theory of an old wives tale or a myth.

The theory goes that using a desk fan on a low setting for an hour or so a day on seedlings makes them toughen up due to the simulation of a breeze it produces.

anyone tried this and noticed a difference?

[Two_Sheds]

It does strengthen the stems, but a cheaper and easier solution is simply to brush your hand gently over your seedlings

[zazen999]

Or blow over them each time you pass.

[lottie dolly]

or give a gentle waft from above with something, ext,ice cream box lid/bit of card,your hand if you got big ones

[Sylvan]

If you keep them on the floor by the door the dog's tail does that for you.