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.

Affic

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

8 records

SAKCAL104

Active

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

UI AKINOBU|FUYAMA MICHIYOSHI

5 records

Pacsita

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

5 records

Pacalm

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

6 records

Pachafred

Active

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

6 records

LC NO24

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Schoemaker Alex F.

5 records

Anthasadom

Active

Anthurium Schott · Anthurium

Jan Van Dijk

6 records

DKC4238

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

AT IT SK UA

6 records

ES Blackjack

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

AT DE LT

10 records

Katarsis

Active

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

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

BE CZ FR NL

5 records

MAS 371D

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS Seeds, F

HU IT UA

8 records

KWS Donjuan

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rainer Leipert

BG RO UA

8 records

RGT Axxional

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Stephane Melkior

IT UA

8 records

DKC5401

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Monsanto Technology, USA

HU IT

9 records

DKC5206

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Monsanto Technology, USA

AT HU UA

9 records

MAS 804G

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Maisadour Semences

ES RO UA

5 records

Cuneo

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SEMILLAS FITÓ S.A

IT SK UA

6 records

MAS 918CP

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

IT RO UA

6 records

MAS 817P

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

IT RO UA

6 records

RGT Donatello

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR IT UA

6 records

LID1061L CLP

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

IT RO UA

7 records

LG50550 CLP

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

BG IT UA

7 records

MAS 89HOCL

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

IT UA

6 records

LG5582

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

IT UA

7 records

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