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.

Attilio

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Vilmorin SA (FR)

3 records

Balkan

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

DLF SEEDS A/S

4 records

Aqualie

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

4 records

Answer

Terminated

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

JACKLIN SEED

3 records

ARCCIT2086

Active

Citrus x limon (L.) Osbeck · Lemon

Agricultural Research Council (ARC)

4 records

Aligreen

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

EMILSEME SPA

3 records

Aktör

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Yuksel Tohumculuk LTD

4 records

AFZG Mara

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Agronomski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zavod za oplemenjivanje bilja, genetiku i metodiku istraživanja (HR)

3 records

Amoro

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

DE BOLSTER VOF

6 records

3IIH6

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

DEKALB PLANT GENETICS

3 records

8H463CL

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

DOW AgroSciences

5 records

Absolon

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

5 records

SV1446SD

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

4 records

Sunsaruki

Active

Salvia xjamensis J. Crompton · Jame sage

Yomo Yasunori|Kawasaki, JP / Ishihara Takuro|Youkaichi, JP

3 records

Sertel

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

F. Weilenmann Agroscope / Hans Winzeler Agroscope / Michael Winzeler Agroscope / W. Saurer Agroscope

4 records

SAXZ0010

Active

Saxifraga x arendsii Engl. · Arends saxifrage

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

Poulcas052

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

3 records

Poulpal075

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

3 records

Poulpal058

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

4 records

Poulpah071

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

4 records

Poulcot014

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

3 records

Poulnap007

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

4 records

Pacbellinda

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

3 records

KLECA23A07

Application submitted

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Klemm+Sohn GmbH &Co.KG

3 records

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