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Sunflower Plant Density

Helianthus annuus L.

A critical factor in sunflower yield that determines plant access to moisture and nutrients. Optimal seeding density depends on hybrid characteristics, moisture levels, and planned agronomic practices.

In the reference 247 varieties crop Sunflower, where this is mentioned in the description.

Excessive sunflower plant density leads to a decrease in 1000-seed weight, as well as a reduction in head diameter and oil content. Overly high plant density results in plant deformation, "stretching," uneven ripening, an increased risk of disease development, and damage to the crop during harvesting.

The seeding rate varies depending on regional moisture levels: from 35–45 thousand plants per hectare in arid zones to 50–60 thousand plants per hectare in conditions with sufficient moisture or on irrigated plots. When calculating the field rate, an adjustment for field emergence is taken into account, which is usually 10–25% lower than laboratory germination, as well as an 8–10% adjustment needed when planning mechanical harrowing after emergence.

General information about the subject — on the page Planting density.

Sources8

Varieties of Sunflower mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Demetra

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RO
3 records

MAS 880L

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SK
2 records

M0822

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

HU
2 records

G-101

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

4 records

POWERSUN

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

UA
2 records

Zaporiz`kyi 32

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Parkhomenko Serhii Mykolaiovych, Nikitchyn Dmytro Ivanovych, Diadiura Valentyna Petrivna, Kutischeva Nataliia Mykolaivna, Scherban` Nataliia Fedorivna, Scherban` Serhii Vasyl`ovych, Riabota Oleksandr Mykolaiovych,

UA
1 record

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

David Morgford

UA
2 records

RA 1004049

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RAGT 2N S.A.S

IT
1 record

NKARMONY

Protection expired

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SYNGENTA SEEDS AG, CH

FR
1 record

Mir

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Pacific Seeds Pty Ltd

IT
1 record

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.

IT
1 record

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.

IT
1 record

Kubans`kyi -930

Application submitted

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Shapovalova Liubov Hennadiivna, Honcharov Serhii Volodymyrovych, Holovin Anatolii Vasyl`ovych, Bochkar`ov Mykola Ivanovych, Sliusar Emiliia L`vivna, Hrydniev Oleksii Kuz`mich, Sharyhina Mariana L`vivna, Savchenko Valentyna Dem'ianivna, Bochkovoi Anatolii

UA
1 record

Kh 503 B

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Shepilov Borys Petrovych, Popova Ol`ha Andriivna, Petrenkova Vira Pavlivna, Veselyi Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Kuzmyshena Nadiia Viktorivna, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Alad`ina Zoia Kyrylivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Kyrychenko Viktor Vasylovych,

UA
2 records

IS 7116

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Interstate Seed Co.

ES
1 record

Inra 4701

Protection expired

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
1 record

HYSUN232 HO

Withdrawn

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Advanta Seed International

PT
1 record

Dozor

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Kusch V"iacheslav Stepanovych, Pershyna Liliia Vasylivna, Kutischeva Nataliia Mykolaivna, Chekhov Anatolii Vasyl`ovych, Dymytrov Heorhii Dem"ianovych, Skakun Vadym Mykhailovych,

UA
2 records

Asedo

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Tovarystvo z obmezhenoiu vidpovidalnistiu "KMK AHRO"

UA
2 records

Astun

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Skakunenko, Vladyslava

UA
2 records

8Kh463KL

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Steve Thompson

UA
2 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Karpenko Oleksandr Oleksandrovych, Luk'ianchyk IUrii Ivanovych,

UA
2 records

TORDILLO

Withdrawn

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

NORTHRUP KING

ES
1 record