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.

Rhizu

Active

Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet

BEJO ZADEN

4 records

Restart

Application submitted

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

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

3 records

Rebel Advance

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Pennington Seeds Inc. (US)

4 records

Richi

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Kina Goranova, Rositsa Todorova

4 records

Raffaelo

Active

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

Südwestdeutsche Saatzucht GmbH&Co.KG

4 records

RGT Ingenial

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

RAGT 2N S.A.S

4 records

Ramoso calabrese tardivo

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

SAIS SOCIETA ARGICOLA

3 records

Prester

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

D J Van der Have BV (NL)

4 records

PR37Y15

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

5 records

PR34B39

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

PR34P88

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

5 records

PR34B23

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

6 records

Prista 5

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

D. Petkova, D. Marinova, I. Ivanova

4 records

Propeel

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

VEGETABLE MONSANTO B.V.

3 records

Pincki Duo

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Caussade Semences, F

4 records

Pink Dream

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

4 records

P2183

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

4 records

Paxtor

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

5 records

Patriarca

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Porfiri Marino (Impresa Individuale)

4 records

P1817

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

4 records

Neherai

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

5 records

Noaley

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Reinhard Noack

3 records

Muntenia

Active

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

PATRU Nicolae, RO

3 records

Multima

Active

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

4 records

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