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.

One 50

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

PGG Wrightson Seeds

11 records

LG5451 HO CL

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIMAGRAIN VERNEUIL HOLDING S.A.

AT HU IT SK UA

11 records

DKC 4541

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Peter Conczol

AT HU IT RO UA

13 records

LG 5452 HO CL

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

SK UA

11 records

PR 64 H45

Application submitted

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Pioneer Hi-Bred International, INC., US

BG HR IT SK UA

9 records

P 7655

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

DE DK IT UA

9 records

PR 64 A 15

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

HR IT UA

10 records

P 8025

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

DE SI UA

9 records

P 0074

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Cor, USA

IT SK UA

11 records

Cy-2

Active

Agrostis stolonifera L. · Creeping bentgrass

CZ DE

8 records

KWS 2370

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rainer Leipert

HU RO SI SK UA

12 records

KWS 3381

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS, D

BG HU RO SI SK

9 records

LG 5661CL

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

BG IT SK UA

8 records

LG 30.360

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Limagrain Europe, F

BG RO SK UA

10 records

PR 46 W 20

Protection expired

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

DE DK HR UA

10 records

P 7515

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SUSANNE GROH / GARCIA GUSTAVO / REVOL BENOIT / MOLNAR TERENCE / JOSEF TOMASICH

AT DE UA

9 records

P 8012 E

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

AT SK UA

7 records

P 8659

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

IT RO UA

7 records

P 8039

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

SI SK UA

7 records

P 8688

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

RO SK UA

8 records

AL'FREDO

Active

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

Bejo Zaden B.V.

CZ NL PL

6 records

LG 5626 HO

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.

FR IT

8 records

LG 3232

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Marcel Bourrier

DE UA

7 records

NS Pionir

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

INSTITUTE OF FIELD AND VEGETABLE CROPS

HU SI

9 records

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This summary is compiled from the publications listed in the sources and verified by an editor. It contains no legally significant information; it provides agronomic context for registry data rather than the registry data itself.