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.

Nashinoide 15

Active

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

Hemp it ADN S.A.S.

4 records

NS H 26752

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SINISA JOCIC / SANDRA CVEJIC / DRAGANA MILADINOVIC / BOSKO DEDIC / VLADIMIR MIKLIC

4 records

Napa

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

5 records

Mona 16

Active

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

Hemp it ADN S.A.S.

4 records

Mirjamina

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

4 records

MZ105

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

SOCIETÀ AGRICOLA GIULIO MELZI D'ERIL S.S.

4 records

Merilyn

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

4 records

Maxlim

Active

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

Limgroup B.V.

5 records

Madrid

Protection expired

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF Seeds A/S

4 records

Lores

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Vilmorin SA (FR)

4 records

Lichampion

Terminated

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

Euro Grass Breeding GmbH Co. KG

5 records

Lachata

Active

Gossypium hirsutum L. · Upland cotton

COPSA

4 records

LG Kermit

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Limagrain Europe S.A.S

6 records

Legenta

Active

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

Bayer Holland B.V.

3 records

Larimar

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

4 records

Komandos

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rainer Laipert

4 records

Klimt

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

8 records

Kruiz

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Surovikin Volodymyr Mykolaiovych, Sliusar Emiliia L`vivna, Soldatov Karm Ivanovych, Detsina Oleksandr Oleksandrovych, Ilatovs`kyi Volodymyr Platonovych, Borodin Serhii Heorhiiovych,

4 records

Kiteria

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

4 records

Kilajack

Active

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

VAN DER PLOEG SJAAK

3 records

Kovalski

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

3 records

Kilakin

Active

Brassica rapa L. subsp. pekinensis (Lour.) Hanelt · Napa cabbage

SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V.

3 records

Kiela

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

4 records

Jsendra

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

IVIA

4 records

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