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.

Kimbuko

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF Trifolium A-S, DK

5 records

Judita

Protection expired

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

5 records

Joker

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

Euro Grass Breeding GmbH Co. KG

6 records

Hunter

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

STELLING DIETER

4 records

Homestar

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

JOUFFRAY-DRILLAUD

4 records

Homerun LS

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Peak Plant Genetics, LLC & Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

4 records

Grande

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

SEED RESEARCH OF OREGON

5 records

Genius

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Peak Plant Genetics, LLC & Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

5 records

Gianna

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF Trifolium A-S, DK

6 records

Etincelle

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

RAGT 2N S.A.S

6 records

Firewall

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

DLF Pickseed USA, Inc. and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

4 records

Everley

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

9 records

Euromagic

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

6 records

Dynamic II

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

PURE SEED TESTING

6 records

Columbia

Active

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

RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.

5 records

Clarify

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

4 records

Chronos

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Sakata Seed Corporation, JP

4 records

Cercy

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Rijk Zwaan Welver, D

4 records

Coriole

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

10 records

Charlize

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

DLF SEEDS A/S

4 records

Cervinia

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SAATZUCHT JOSEF BREUN GmbH&Co.KG

5 records

Cleozil

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

7 records

Columbia

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

MAS Seeds,FR

6 records

Christelle

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF Seeds A/S

5 records

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