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.

Labeli CS

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Caussade Semences, F

6 records

Konsur

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

GOLDEN WEST SEED RESEARCH Co.

7 records

Ketty

Active

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

ESASEM S.p.A

4 records

Kebeos

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

5 records

Kefrancos

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

4 records

Juventa

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Hazera Seeds B.V.

3 records

Isulea

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Monsanto Tehnology, USA

4 records

Ireg 18

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Piszkerne Fueloep Eva / Nemeth Gyulane / Deak Janosne / Fodorne Jelics Henrietta

4 records

HYT Gamma

Terminated

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Elmar A. Weissmann

5 records

Hollywood

Active

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

Wing Seed

4 records

Hatay

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SEMILLAS FITO' S.A.

5 records

Greco

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

6 records

Forvard

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Kryvosheieva Olena Vatslavivna, Shepilov Borys Petrovych, Popova Ol`ha Andriivna, Veselyi Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Kuzmyshena Nadiia Viktorivna, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Alad`ina Zoia Kyrylivna, Kyrychenko Viktor Vasylovych,

5 records

Galeb

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Institut za povrtarstvo, S.Palanka

5 records

Fictor

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

DE BOLSTER VOF

4 records

Enigma CLP

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Dobroudja Agricultural Institute - General Toshevo (BG)

3 records

Elizium

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer

6 records

Dolendo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

Divita

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Rijk Zwaan Budapest, H

3 records

Cveta

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Diana Hristova Marinova, Iliana Ivanova Ivanova

4 records

Boxy

Active

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

Nunhems B.V.

5 records

Budgee

Application submitted

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

4 records

Analora

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

6 records

Alliente

Active

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

Friedrich Longin

4 records

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