Modern broccoli takes almost two months less to grow than sprouting broccoli, which means farmers can harvest it quicker and plant more crops per year.
Scientific Claim
Modern hybrid broccoli reaches maturity 49 days faster on average than sprouting broccoli, indicating selection for accelerated development.
Original Statement
“Calabrese hybrid types reached head maturity the fastest (103.8 d) and the sprouting broccoli types the slowest (152.7 d).”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
The claim reports a measured difference in phenology without asserting causation. 'Reaches' is appropriate for describing observed timing.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (0)
Contradicting (1)
This study looked at the DNA and traits of different broccoli types but didn't measure how fast they grow, so we can't tell if modern broccoli really matures faster than sprouting broccoli.