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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.

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Jean Pierre Dufourcq

IT UA
5 records

Dakar

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Rustica Prograin Genetique SA (FR)

ES FR UA
7 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RAGT Czech s.r.o.,CZ

FR IT
4 records

Maipo

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PANAM FRANCE SARL

ES IT
4 records

Is 7111

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Interstate Seed Company (US)

ES FR
6 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RAGT 2N S.A.S

IT UA
4 records

FD18CL58

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PACUREANU JOITA MARIASTANCIU DANILSTANCIU MARIA

RO UA
6 records

Sirena

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAY-AGRO SEED CORPORATION

ES
8 records

NS Kruna

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad

RO
5 records

NS Ronin

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad

RO
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

May Agro Seed Industry and Trade Corporation

BG
4 records

P64HH123

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

SK UA
6 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

SK UA
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

SK UA
5 records

Aiace SU

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Maurizio Lottari

IT UA
5 records

LG50616

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

IT UA
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences FR

BG SK
4 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences FR

FR UA
5 records

Doloris SU

Application submitted

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Petran Alexandru-Viorel

RO UA
5 records

Apolon

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR UA
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

ROTARU VITALIJ FEDOROVICh / ROTARU IGOR' FEDOROVICh / ROTARU TUDOR GRIGOR'EVICh

UA
6 records

PHA 145

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Soper, John

ES HU
3 records

Psf-4639

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Dr. Patrick Duhigg

UA
3 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PARVI NIKOLAJ

UA
3 records