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.

Gribara

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

INVEST GRZEGORZ DABROWSKI

2 records

Granosol

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

AGRA SEED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL

3 records

Haskovo 755

Terminated

Nicotiana tabacum L. · Tobacco

Antoaneta Yancheva, Valentin Yordanov

2 records

Gladius

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

Poul Erik Olgaard \Henry Damm Hansen

2 records

Hakumaru Res

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bayer Holland B.V.

2 records

Guard

Active

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

Clause Semences SA (FR)

2 records

GKT1216

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Gabonakutató Nonprofit Közhasznú Kft, Szeged

2 records

GK Szemere

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Gabonakutató Nonprofit Közhasznú Kft, Szeged

2 records

Gonto

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Clause Tezier, FR

2 records

GM 9

Terminated

Prunus x gondouinii (Poit. & Turpin) Rehder · Duke cherry

STATION DES CULTURES

2 records

Fudji

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Sakata Seed Corporation (JP)/Sakata Vegetables Europe SARL (FR)

2 records

Gil

Protection expired

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

3 records

Gevaria

Terminated

Allium porrum L. · Leek

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

3 records

Fireworks

Active

Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard

De Bolster B.V.

4 records

Felissima

Active

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

2 records

Fantazja

Terminated

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

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

2 records

Fade

Active

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

Peak Plant Genetics

2 records

EPICA

Active

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

Jon Thompson

2 records

Enija

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Kees Broersen Zaden

2 records

Falcone

Active

Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet

Sakata Seed America Inc. Woodland Innovation Center

2 records

Enecterol

Active

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

Jacopo Vladimiro Paolini

3 records

Eva

Terminated

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

CLAUSE VEGETABLE SEEDS, FR

3 records

Dubbo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

4 records

ES Feria

Active

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

Euralis Semences, Centre de Recherche de Mondoville (FR)

2 records

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