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.

Kabardi

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

2 records

LG31700

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.

3 records

Devis

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Haidash, Oleksandr Leonidovych Bernatskyi, Maksym Mykhailovych Dziubetskyi, Borys Volodymyrovych Olizko, Oleksii Petrovych Cherchel, Vladyslav Iuriiovych Abelmasov, Oleksii Viktorovych Plotka, Vitalii Vitaliiovych Bondar, Tetiana Mykolaivna Bodenko, Natal

3 records

DKC6731

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

2 records

Ixabel YG

Active

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

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

2 records

Clomimbo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Participations AG

4 records

Guinet

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

ROYAL SEEDS S.R.L.

2 records

Exenture

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

4 records

DKC6212YG

Active

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

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

2 records

DKC4796YG

Active

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

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

2 records

DMS Lord

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Shevchenko Serhii Oleksandrovych, Halechko Ivan Dmytrovych, Kravchenko Viktor Mykolaiovych, Kostiuchenko Viktor Ivanovych, Borysov Viktor Mykolaiovych,

3 records

Bravis 1

Terminated

Lolium multiflorum Lam. var. westerwoldicum Wittm. · Westerwolds Ryegrass

DLF B.V.

2 records

WUR S766

Active

Prunus spinosa L. · Blackthorn

STICHTING WAGENINGEN RESEARCH-WAGENINGEN PLANT RESEARCH

3 records

Punky Ball

Active

Dianthus barbatus L. · Sweet William

SILVIA PEREZ

3 records

Flodiab

Active

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

2 records

Evita Cream

Active

Anthurium Schott · Anthurium

Avo Anthuriums B.V.

2 records

Zanaki

Application submitted

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

DLF SEEDS A/S

2 records

Zlatibor

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Yanul` Viktor Pavlovych, Baian Ezhefne, Synysha Iotsych, Drahan Shkorych,

5 records

Zebrino

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

De Ruiter Seeds B.V.

3 records

White silver 3

Active

Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard

MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI

2 records

Winona

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Hazera Genetics Ltd (IL)/Yissum Research dev of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (IL)

2 records

Veronor

Terminated

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

2 records

Venice

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

3 records

Vanguard

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HM.CLAUSE

3 records

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