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.

Javelim

Active

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

Limgroup B.V.

4 records

Homer

Active

Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

4 records

Houndog 6

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

DLF Trifolium A-S, DK

3 records

Hi Pace

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

ROBERT SWINKELS

5 records

Herkolim

Active

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

Asparagus Beheer B.V.

4 records

GK Helga

Active

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

Medovarszky Zoltan / Meszaros Geza / Bona Lajos

4 records

H2F4

Active

Paulownia Sieb. et Zucc. · Empress tree

WEGROW GERMANY GMBH

3 records

Greendwarf

Terminated

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

TOP GREEN SAS

3 records

Grandice Res

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bayer Holland B.V.

4 records

Gianella

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

5 records

Gelvinas

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

6 records

Fresco

Active

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

BEJO ZADEN B.V, NL

5 records

Gieflor

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Bayer Holland B.V.

3 records

FD15E27

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PACUREANU JOITA MARIASTANCIU DANILSTANCIU MARIA

4 records

Fantastico

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

SAATZUCHT STRENG-ENGELEN GMBH&CO. KG

5 records

ES Neptun

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

P. Jeanson

3 records

Ermes

Active

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

Gianpaolo Grassi

4 records

Enectaliana

Active

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

Jacopo Vladimiro Paolini

4 records

Evolution

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds, NL

3 records

ES Arcadia

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences

3 records

Duplex

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Saatzucht Streng-Engelen GmbH & Co. KG^^^Pflanzenzucht SaKa GmbH & Co. KG

5 records

Dreamial

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

RAGT 2N S.A.S

4 records

DR7109CB

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

5 records

Edwige

Withdrawn

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

4 records

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