Cultivation

Planting density

Planting density is the number of plants per unit area, which determines the area of nutrition and the efficiency of resource utilization by the crop. This indicator directly influences yield formation and is an important tool for managing a variety's potential.

Mentioned in descriptions 5 959 varieties reference book.

Planting density is measured in thousands or millions of plants per hectare and determines the area of nutrition for each individual specimen. At an optimal value, plants utilize light, moisture, and nutrients most efficiently. In the case of high-density crops, intraspecific competition occurs, leading to stem elongation, weakening of the root system, and an increased risk of lodging, whereas in sparse crops, resources are not fully utilized and the area becomes overgrown with weeds.

The choice of density depends on the biological characteristics of the variety, including its developmental intensity and its ability to tiller or form side shoots. Different varieties respond differently to stress factors; therefore, recommendations for planting density should always comply with the characteristics of the specific hybrid or variety provided by the breeder.

The actual density in the field is determined not only by the seeding rate but also by field germination and the survival rate of plants at the time of harvest. The final indicator is adjusted depending on external conditions: with sufficient moisture and high soil fertility, higher rates are acceptable, whereas in arid conditions, density must be reduced to prevent moisture deficit in plants.

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Breakdown by crop

Corn Plant Population 485 Sunflower Plant Density 247 Maize plant density 186 Apple tree planting density 54 Planting density — soybean 52 Planting Density — White Cabbage 31 Rapeseed stand density 30 Planting density — soft wheat 22 Carrot Plant Density 19 Pear Planting Density 17 Peach Planting Density 13 Planting Density — Sweet Corn 13 Sorghum plant population 12 Plant population — sugar beet 11 Lettuce Plant Density 10 Rapeseed Stand Density 10 Cucumber plant density 8 Planting density — Sour cherry 8 Pea plant density 8 Blueberry planting density 8 Apple Tree Planting Density 8 Barley plant density 7 Plum planting density 7 Tomato planting density 7

Found in these crops

Maize 578 Sunflower 259 White cabbage 231 Maize 222 Lettuce 125 Tomato 90 Cauliflower 81 Watermelon 58 Bell pepper 52 Soybean 46 Red cabbage 42 Perennial ryegrass 40

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

MAS 97 A

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Oliv"ie Ladsus

BG ES FR HR HU IT +1

19 records

LG 56.65 M

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Tuson Jean-Mark

BG FR HR IT RO SK +1

18 records

LG 5485

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

BG ES FR IT SK UA

15 records

P 9578

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Cor, USA

AT BG HU RO SI SK +1

15 records

LG 5633 CL

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

AT BG CZ RO SK UA

13 records

LG 56.35

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIMAGRAIN VERNEUIL HOLDING S.A.

BG IT RO SK UA

13 records

PR 37 F 73

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Tom Kevern

BG HU IT RO SI SK +1

14 records

PR 39 D 81

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas (US)

AT BG HU RO SI SK +1

17 records

PR 64 A 89

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Pioneer Overseas Corporation US (USA)

BG CZ HR IT RO UA

15 records

P 9903

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Cor, USA

BG DE IT RO SI UA

18 records

MAS 84 E

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS Seeds,FR

AT BG CZ HR IT

13 records

LG 55.80

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Limagrain Verneuil Holding (FR)

BG IT SK UA

13 records

E'RDENO

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V , NL

CZ ES HU NL SE SK

9 records

Raisa.

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

Zelder BV (NL)

DE DK FR NL PL

15 records

LG 5550

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Limagrain-Advanta Nederland B.V.

BG ES RO UA

11 records

MAS 92 CP

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Maisadour Semences, F

ES RO SK UA

10 records

LG50545 CLP

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.

HU IT SK UA

11 records

LG 5555 CLP

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

BG IT RO UA

12 records

P 9486

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Cor, USA

AT HU SK UA

13 records

P 0105

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

HU RO SI UA

14 records

N 5LM307

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

NUSEED EUROPE

IT RO SK UA

11 records

P 0216

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Corporation, USA

HU IT RO UA

16 records

FUE'GO

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Red Cabbage Group) · Red cabbage

HM.CLAUSE

BG FR HU SK

9 records

IRON MAN

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

VEGETABLE MONSANTO B.V.

HR NL

9 records

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