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 Smeraldo

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Seeds

2 records

Newton

Active

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

Hazera Seeds B.V.

4 records

Midi 4color

Active

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

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

2 records

Mosalim

Active

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

Limgroup B.V.

4 records

Meroa RvP

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

EIGEN VERMOGEN VH INSTITUUT VOOR LANDBOUW- EN VISSERIJONDERZOEK

2 records

Monarkh

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Borovyk Vira Oleksandrivna, Osinii Mykola Leonidovych, Baranchuk Vitalii Anatoliiovych, Mykhailov Viktor Oleksandrovych, Klubuk Viktor Vasylovych,

3 records

Mirto

Active

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

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

4 records

Monauta

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

ICI SEEDS-SES N.V./S.A.

2 records

Maxigold

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

3 records

Midor

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

De Bolster B.V.

2 records

Mino

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Zakład Hodowli Roślin Ogrodniczych Capsi-Nova

3 records

Manila

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

BLUMEN GROUP S.P.A

2 records

Marisara

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bayer Holland B.V.

2 records

Mallorquin

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

2 records

Maestro F1

Application submitted

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Vilmorin & Cie

4 records

Maxine

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA GENETICS

2 records

Mavrix

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Annabelle RABLAT

2 records

Lunalim

Active

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

Limgroup B.V.

4 records

Lotto

Active

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

NONGWOO BIO CO.LTD

2 records

Marinie

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

4 records

Longma

Active

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

2 records

Liliput

Terminated

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

HAZERA (1939)

2 records

Maralim

Active

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

Limgroup B.V.

4 records

LG Slovan

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Limagrain Europe S.A.S

3 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.