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.

NK Neoma

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Participations,CH

AT BG HR HU SK UA

14 records

Eldorado

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

PURE SEED TESTING

CZ DE FR PL SK UA

16 records

Arena PR

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Seeds LTD (UK)

BG FR HR HU SK UA

12 records

Bilko

Active

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

Bejo Zaden, NL

CZ HR LT NL PL

11 records

PR37Y12

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Tom Kevern

AT BG HU IT RO SI +2

15 records

Opera

Application submitted

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

NOVARTIS SEEDS

BG CZ HR HU IT SK +1

12 records

Montop

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Syngenta Seeds, NL

CZ HR HU NL PL SI +1

11 records

Cosmolit

Active

Festuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue

Saatzucht Steinach GmbH & Co KG

AT CZ DE HR LT LU +1

12 records

Hinova

Active

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

Bejo Zaden BV (NL)

CZ HR HU NL PL SI +1

11 records

Blondy

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Seeds, NL

CZ HR HU NL PL SI +1

12 records

Bonanza

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

W. von Borries-Eckendorf GmbH & Co.KG

DK EE LT PL UA

14 records

Pandion

Active

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

SEMINIS VEGETABLE SEEDS, NL

BG CZ HU NL PL SK

10 records

Lion

Active

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

NICKERSON-ZWAAN B.V., NL

BG CZ HU NL PL SK

11 records

Farao

Active

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

Bejo Zaden B.V.

CZ HU NL PL SI SK

12 records

Brilliant

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts

Nickerson Zwaan B.V. (NL)

CZ HR HU NL PL UA

11 records

Jetma

Active

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

RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL BV, NL

CZ DE HU LT PL SK

10 records

Carousel

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

Van der Have Grasses B.V. (NL)

CZ DE FR HR NL UA

14 records

DK Exstorm

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Nelly Guguin, Jean-Pierre Despeghel,

CZ DE FR PL UA

14 records

Naxos

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

SSC JP

FR HR UA

12 records

Premium

Active

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

Paul Degreef

NL UA

14 records

Marilyn

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Martin F.W. Jansen Klomp c/o HZPC Holland B.V.

FR NL

12 records

P64he133

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

AT IT SK UA

14 records

ES Andromeda

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences

BG ES RO UA

12 records

Architect

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Reinhard Hemker

AT BG EE HU LT RO +2

10 records

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This summary is compiled from the publications listed in the sources and verified by an editor. It contains no legally significant information; it provides agronomic context for registry data rather than the registry data itself.