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.

Nevrokop B12

Terminated

Nicotiana tabacum L. · Tobacco

Kostadin B. Lulov

1 record

NA Surinda

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Cvejic, Sandra Dusanic, Nenad Jockovic, Milan Miklic, Vladimir Mykhno, Mykola Jocic, Sinisa

2 records

MIELHART

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

HAZERA GENETICS

1 record

MDS6925HC

Application submitted

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

1 record

Matin F1

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Remi Lev'ier

2 records

LGR 82

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Limagrain Genetics Grandes Cultures SA (FR)

1 record

LG22.75 LUCHS

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

1 record

LG 2447 L

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Limagrain Genetics Grandes Cultures SA (FR)

1 record

Kissmi CS

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Caussade Semences SA (FR)

1 record

Furios F1

Terminated

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

P.J. Struik

2 records

Funk's G-4288 = G-4252

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

CIBA GEIGY SPA- DIV. SEMENTI

1 record

F 286

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

1 record

Ekodar 380

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Brahin Oleksandr Mykolaiovych, Melnyk Ivan Ivanovych,

2 records

EGA109

Terminated

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

EURALIS GENETIQUE

1 record

ES Berlioz

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Euralis Semences FR

1 record

Eruptivo

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE

1 record

Diablo F1

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts

Ger Bimsdeboer

1 record

Count F1

Active

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

Robert Prieur

2 records

DB Tyras

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Karp Tetiana IAroslavivna, Kozak Halyna Vasylivna, Zaplitnyi IAroslav Dmytrovych, Mykuliak Ivan Stepanovych, Olkhoviak Maksym Stanislavovych, Abelmasov Oleksii Viktorovych, Haidash Oleksandr Leonidovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Cherchel Vladyslav IUr

2 records

Dakapo F1

Terminated

Allium cepa L. · Onion

Willem P. Van haecke

1 record

Canterbury F1

Terminated

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Ger Bimsdeboer

1 record

BRIGADIER

Withdrawn

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

PETOSEED CO

1 record

Balto

Terminated

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor · Sorghum

Caussade Semences SA (FR)

1 record

Amazon

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cabbage Group) · Cabbage

Bejo Zaden BV (NL)

1 record

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