Broccoli

FIRA Field Trial · Broccoli · Mexico

14.64% Heavier Broccoli Heads and 1.9 Extra Tons Per Hectare

In a field trial conducted at FIRA's Technology Development Center Villadiego in Guanajuato, Mexico, Super Diamante broccoli treated with the Kyminasi® Plants Crop Booster™ produced heavier heads, greater leaf coverage, and higher total tonnage than the control.

+14.64%
Average Broccoli Head Weight vs. Control
+1.9 t/ha
Additional Broccoli Yield Per Hectare
Time
March 2023
Location
Valle de Santiago, Guanajuato, Mexico
Institution
FIRA Technology Development Center Villadiego
Crop
Broccoli
Variety
Super Diamante
Area
5,000 m² Per Treatment
Irrigation
Drip Irrigation
Technology
Kyminasi® Plants Crop Booster™
Trial Context The field trial was conducted by FIRA — Trust Funds for Rural Development — at the Technology Development Center Villadiego. The trial evaluated Super Diamante broccoli under drip irrigation, with 5,000 m² assigned to each treatment.
Broccoli Crop Booster field trial at FIRA Technology Development Center Villadiego in Mexico
Super Diamante Broccoli Trial · Guanajuato, Mexico · March 2023
Measured Results

Heavier heads, greater leaf coverage, and higher total production.

Average broccoli head weight increased from 546.6 grams in the control to 626.6 grams in the Crop Booster treatment. Total tonnage increased by 14.4%, equivalent to an additional 1.9 tons of broccoli per hectare.

14.64%
Heavier Heads
Average head weight increased from 546.6 g to 626.6 g.
14.4%
Higher Tonnage
Total broccoli tonnage increased by 14.4% compared with the control.
1.9 t/ha
Extra Yield
The tonnage increase represented 1.9 additional tons of broccoli per hectare.
12%
Greater Leaf Coverage
Leaf coverage area for photosynthesis increased by 12%.

More Development Leaves

Treated broccoli plants recorded a 6.2% increase in development leaves.

Larger Leaf Area

Leaf coverage area increased by 12% compared with the control.

Higher Production

Total tonnage increased by 14.4%, adding 1.9 tons per hectare.

Measurement Crop Booster Control Gain
Development Leaves Higher Baseline +6.2%
Leaf Coverage Area Larger Baseline +12%
Average Head Weight 626.6 g 546.6 g +14.64%
Total Tonnage Yield Higher Baseline +14.4%
Extra Yield Per Hectare +1.9 t/ha — +1.9 Tons
Institution: FIRA — Trust Funds for Rural Development
Location: Technology Development Center Villadiego · Valle de Santiago, Guanajuato, Mexico
Date: March 2023  ·  Variety: Super Diamante  ·  Irrigation: Drip
Area Per Treatment: 5,000 m²

The supplied FIRA field-trial data reports 6.2% more development leaves, 12% greater leaf coverage area, 14.64% greater average broccoli head weight, and a 14.4% increase in total tonnage in the Crop Booster treatment.

Why this matters for broccoli growers: In this FIRA field trial, Crop Booster-treated Super Diamante broccoli developed heavier heads and greater leaf coverage, resulting in a 14.4% increase in total production. The difference represented approximately 1.9 additional tons of broccoli per hectare compared with the control.

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Commercial Field Observation · Broccoli · Ecuador

Stronger Broccoli Growth and Recovery After Hailstorm Stress

In a commercial broccoli field in Ecuador, plants treated with the Kyminasi® Plants Crop Booster™ showed a visibly stronger canopy 43 days after planting and were reported to recover after a damaging hailstorm during early growth.

43
Days After Planting · Visible Growth Difference
Hailstorm Recovery
Crop Booster Plants Survived and Recovered
Time
December 2021
Location
Ecuador
Crop
Broccoli
Trial Type
Commercial Field Observation
Observation
43 Days After Planting
Planting Date
Same for Both Fields
Comparison
Crop Booster vs. Control
Technology
Kyminasi® Plants Crop Booster™
Trial Context The Crop Booster was installed on a commercial broccoli field in Ecuador. The treated and control fields were planted on the same date. At 43 days after planting, field photography documented a visible difference in plant size, foliage, and vigor.
Broccoli Crop Booster field compared with control in Ecuador 43 days after planting
Crop Booster-Treated Field (Left) vs. Control Field (Right) · Both Planted on the Same Date · 43 Days After Planting
Field Observations

A visible difference in canopy development and field resilience.

This case study documents qualitative field observations rather than a numerical yield comparison. By 43 days after planting, the Crop Booster-treated broccoli showed visibly stronger foliage and growth, while the trial also documented recovery following a damaging hailstorm.

43
Days After Planting
A clear growth and vigor difference was visible between the treated and control fields.
Larger
Foliage
Crop Booster-treated plants were reported to have larger foliage and stronger canopy development.
Resilient
After Hailstorm
Treated plants were reported to survive and recover following a damaging hailstorm.

Larger Foliage

The treated broccoli plants developed visibly larger foliage than plants in the control field.

Same Planting Date

Both fields were planted on the same date, allowing the difference at 43 days to be compared visually.

Hailstorm Stress

A strong hailstorm struck while the plants were young. The Crop Booster-treated plants were reported to survive the event and recover afterward.

Field Resilience

The recovery observed after the storm provides a real-world example of plant vigor under environmental stress.

Trial Observation Summary
Observation Point
43 days after planting
Planting Date
Same date for treated and control fields
Canopy Observation
Larger foliage and stronger visible growth in the Crop Booster field
Weather Event
Strong hailstorm during the younger growth stage
Treated Field Response
Plants were reported to survive and recover after the hailstorm
Trial Type
Commercial field observation
Location: Ecuador  ·  Date: December 2021  ·  Crop: Broccoli
Comparison: Crop Booster-treated field vs. untreated control  ·  Observation: 43 Days After Planting

This case study is based on field observations and photographic comparison rather than a numerical yield dataset. The supplied documentation reports larger foliage, stronger visible growth at 43 days after planting, and recovery of the Crop Booster-treated plants following hailstorm damage.

Why this matters for broccoli growers: Crop performance is not only about final yield. Establishment, canopy development, and the ability to recover from environmental stress can influence whether a crop reaches harvest successfully. In this Ecuador field observation, the Crop Booster-treated broccoli showed visibly stronger growth at 43 days and was reported to recover after a damaging hailstorm.

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