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.

LG3490

Active

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

Limagrain Europe, FR

2 records

LG31307

Active

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

Limagrain Europe, FR

2 records

Leggoo

Protection expired

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor · Sorghum

R 2n (FR)

3 records

Liryna

Active

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

Laiko Iryna, Mishcenko Serhii, Kyrychenko Hanna

3 records

Korvin

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Bayer Holland B.V.

2 records

Kobuka

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

4 records

KWS Ataco

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

2 records

Krumovgrad 78C

Active

Nicotiana tabacum L. · Tobacco

Antoaneta Yancheva, Valentin Yordanov

3 records

KWS Burito

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rainer Leipert

4 records

Kelindos

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

3 records

Kekec

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

BC Institut

2 records

Kerner

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

LAND BADEN WEINSBERG| Land Baden-Wuerttemberg, vertreten durch Staatliche Lehr- und Versuchs- anstalt fuer Wein- und Obstbau

3 records

Karlos 105

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Stepanov IEvhenii Olehovych, Parii IUliia Oleksandrivna, Parii Myroslav Fedorovych, Parii IAroslav Fedorovych, Parii Fedir Mykytovych,

5 records

Kabras

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

2 records

K 2048

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.CLAUSE

3 records

Jarlsberg

Withdrawn

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

3 records

Inveral

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Nunhems B.V.

3 records

Kajak

Terminated

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

Sakata Seed Corporation, JP

2 records

Jasper

Active

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

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

3 records

Hoxegor Waxy

Active

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

Monsanto Technology LLC, US

2 records

Hetényi Triász

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Csillery Gabor / Timar Zoltan / Szarka Janos / Palotas Gabriella / Palotas Gabor / Agoston Bela

3 records

Hoazix

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

2 records

Hetényi Parázs

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Csillery Gabor / Timar Zoltan / Szarka Janos / Palotas Gabriella / Palotas Gabor / Agoston Bela

3 records

Grinstar

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

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

3 records

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