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.

Estora KWS

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

1 record

ES Sakson

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

2 records

HERMES F1 RS

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cabbage Group) · Cabbage

Royal Sluis BV (NL)

1 record

Dniprovskyi 929

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

1 record

Dattoblanc

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

2 records

Fuego F1

Application submitted

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

1 record

Di Magdeburgo

Terminated

Cichorium intybus L. · Chicory

1 record

Fortados

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

1 record

Farid

Active

Eryngium planum L. · Blue eryngo

1 record

Florencia cms(S)

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

1 record

Dniprovskyi 473 SV

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

1 record

Brigadier F1

Active

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

1 record

Divo F1

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

1 record

Bibo F1

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

2 records

Calibro

Terminated

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

1 record

BALBRO F1

Protection expired

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

Nickerson Zwaan B.V. (NL)

1 record

Boušín

Protection expired

Begonia Semperflorens-Cultorum Group · Bedding Begonia

1 record

Antosna

Terminated

Anthurium Schott · Anthurium

1 record

Barcelona F1

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

1 record

Ancoma F1

Application submitted

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

1 record

Aros F1

Terminated

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

1 record

Arnova

Terminated

Cichorium intybus L. (Witloof Chicory Group) · Witloof chicory

1 record

Antemma

Active

Anthurium Schott · Anthurium

1 record

Amerigo F1

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

1 record

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