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.

Beaumont

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

4 records

RGT Gedimaxx

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

RAGT 2N S.A.S

AT IT

3 records

RGT Veluxxo

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Stephane Melkior

IT UA

4 records

Insun 277 SU

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Jean Pierre Dufourcq

IT UA

4 records

SY Olivia

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

IT UA

4 records

DK 535

Terminated

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

PFIZER GENETICS (US)

ES FR

4 records

SY Octeon

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta participation AG

IT UA

3 records

RGT Vuellta

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RAGT 2N S.A.S

3 records

Parade

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SESVanderhave NV

BE FR

4 records

Orator

Active

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

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL UA

3 records

LG31284

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Roland Debeuf

IT UA

4 records

Invitation

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.

IT UA

4 records

Markiz

Active

Apium graveolens L. var. rapaceum (Mill.) Gaud. · Celeriac

Nunhems B.V.

NL UA

8 records

LG31261

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Marcelo Queijo

IT UA

4 records

Zlatko

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

CT Sjeme d.o.o.

IT SI

4 records

SY Silverbull

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

6 records

SM Jagiellon

Active

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

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

CZ PL

3 records

SY Power

Active

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

Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH

FR NL

3 records

SY Campona

Active

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

Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH

CZ FR

3 records

SW Falstaff

Protection expired

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Lantmännen SW Seed

LT LV SE

5 records

RGT Halifaxx

Active

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

RAGT 2n

CZ PL

3 records

RGT Deixxel

Active

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

RAGT 2n

CZ PL

3 records

P10112

Active

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

Pioneer Overseas Corporation, Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.

ES FR

4 records

Pardi

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rene Baratin

HU UA

6 records

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