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.

Alborada

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

6 records

Sinfonia

Active

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

Sakata Vegetables Europe S.A.S

FR UA

3 records

Compass

Active

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

Masami Yamamoto

NL UA

4 records

Bacano

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

TAKII JAPAN and CO. 180 UMEKOJI

3 records

Bagradion

Active

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

MAURIZIO BACCHI

PL UA

4 records

Solvet

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL UA

3 records

RGT Axxtronaute

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

RAGT 2N S.A.S

2 records

BC424

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Ivica Ikic

3 records

P00441

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

IT UA

3 records

Triestina da taglio

Active

Cichorium intybus L. · Chicory

Semenarna Ljubljana, SI

IT SI

2 records

U-55 E

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Frank Jozsef / Hollosi Szilard / Ivan Jozsef / Kiss Zoltan / Nemeth Gizella / Szabo Antal

CZ HU

2 records

SY Nicetop

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

IT UA

2 records

Solaris

Active

Raphanus sativus L. · Radish

HILD SAMEN GMBH

3 records

RGT Exxtrali

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

RAGT 2N S.A.S

2 records

Rodon F1

Protection expired

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

Nickerson Zwaan B.V. (NL)

HR UA

2 records

PRO Dinara

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Protealis NV

BE PL

3 records

PR39K09

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. (US)

CZ PL

3 records

Morosita

Application submitted

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

CORA SEEDS S.R.L

HU PL

2 records

Nuance

Withdrawn

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

R 2n (FR)

DE FR

2 records

MONOVERT

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel

Zwaan&De Wiljes' Zaadt en Zaadh B.V.

DK HR

3 records

Lion F1

Active

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

Nickerson Zwaan B.V. (NL)

HR UA

2 records

Lusiana

Active

Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard

SATIVA SEEDS & SERVICES S.R.L.

2 records

Lorinor

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PANAM FRANCE SARL

3 records

Koregraf

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

3 records

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