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.

Baldo

Protection expired

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

SEMINIS VEGETABLE SEEDS, NL

CZ HR NL PL SK

7 records

Trigold

Protection expired

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Lochow-Petkus GmbH (DE)

CZ DE FR PL

11 records

Ancagua

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG

AT CZ DE FR UA

12 records

Siluet

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds, NL

BG HU NL PL

8 records

P64LL138

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION US

FR IT RO UA

11 records

P64bb01

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION US

BG FR SK UA

8 records

Renova

Protection expired

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Eidgen. Forschungsanstalt für Agrarökologie und Landbau Zürich-Reckenholz

AT DE EE ES

7 records

P9606

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Corporation, USA

IT RO SI UA

13 records

Octavio

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

SW Seed Hadmersleben GmbH (DE)

CZ FR LT PL

12 records

Monopoly

Active

Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet

SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V.

CZ DK NL SK

8 records

NK Alego

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH

BG HU SK UA

8 records

P9944

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Corporation, USA

AT HU IT UA

11 records

Iollna

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Sebastian Chatre

CZ FR IT UA

11 records

Colonia

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Claus Einfeldt

CZ DE FR PL

8 records

Amfora

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Prof dr Djuro Gvozdenović

BG HR SI UA

8 records

P64LL129

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

ES RO UA

12 records

Sprinkin

Active

Brassica rapa L. subsp. pekinensis (Lour.) Hanelt · Napa cabbage

SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V.

CZ NL PL

7 records

Reyna

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

May Agro Seed Corp.(TR)

BG IT UA

9 records

Ranchero

Active

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

Bejo Zaden BV (NL)

HR HU NL

9 records

Merlin

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

SAATBAU LINZ EGEN

AT LT UA

9 records

P9721

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Corporation, USA

HU RO UA

13 records

Korlanu

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Syngenta Seeds, NL

HR NL UA

7 records

Gaugin

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. (NL)

HR NL

12 records

Indicus 1

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF Seeds A/S, 4000 Roskilde

DE FR LU

8 records

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