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.

Dracma

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SYNGENTA FRANCE S.A.S.

6 records

DKC6092

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Monsanto Technology, USA

4 records

Carmen

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Graines Gautier SA (FR)

FR SK

6 records

Constance

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

ES FR

5 records

Beatrix

Active

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

Kyounggu Ahn

HU UA

4 records

Candyka

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

6 records

Bastin

Active

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

Ger Beemsterboer

NL UA

4 records

Bionda da taglio

Active

Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard

Sementi Dotto (IT)

IT SI

3 records

Azilal

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA

4 records

Athmos

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

7 records

AGN601

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

CREA-CENTRO DI RICERCA INGEGNERIA E TRASFORMAZIONI AGROALIMENTARI (CREA-IT-RM)

IT SI

4 records

4111C

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Monsanto Technology, USA

5 records

Terralim

Active

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

Limgroup B.V.

5 records

Madame

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Secobra Saatzucht

4 records

Frühlim

Active

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

Limgroup B.V.

5 records

Darzilla

Active

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

Darbonne Pepiniere S.A.S.

4 records

Avatar

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Averis Seeds B.V.

4 records

Aspalim

Active

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

Limgroup B.V.

5 records

Apulia

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

APSOVSEMENTI S.P.A.

4 records

Yanez

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Consorzio Sativa Societa Cooperativa Agricola

3 records

Weldon

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

5 records

Yana

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Encheva, Stoyanova, Hristov, Nenov, Ivanov, Nikolova, Petrov, Petakov, Velkov, Encheva, Shindrova, Piskov, Tsvetkova, Ivanov

4 records

Xonia

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

AGENZIA REGIONALE PER LO SVILUPPO RURALE (ERSA)

3 records

Yliki

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

HAO-DEMETER-Fodder Crops and Pastures Institute

4 records

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