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.

Donnie

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

BLUMEN GROUP S.P.A

2 records

Erez

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

HAZERA (1939)

2 records

Dublino

Active

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

SAATBAU LINZ EGEN

2 records

EC12

Active

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

LA SEMIORTO SEMENTI SRL

2 records

DMS Shatl

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Halechko Ivan Dmytrovych, Borysov Viktor Mykolaiovych,

3 records

Divino

Terminated

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Seminis Vegetable Seeds Inc. (US)

2 records

DN Dnipro

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Husak IUliia Viktorivna, Krotinov Ivan Volodymyrovych, Motrenko Volodymyr Ivanovych, Bondar Tetiana Mykolaivna, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliiivna, Halechko Ivan Dmytrovych, Fedko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Ilchenko Larysa Anatoliivna, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych,

3 records

DKC7236SC

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

2 records

DKC6610

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Dekalb Genetics Corporation

2 records

DN Aton

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Satarova Tetiana Mykolaivna, Nehoda Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Olkhovyk Maksym Stanislavovych, Abelmasov Oleksii Viktorovych, Korobko IUliia Anatoliivna, Plotka Vitalii Vitaliiovych, Haidash Oleksandr Leonidovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Cherchel Vladysl

3 records

Culanta

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

BAYERISCHE PFLANZENZUCHTGESELLSCHAFT EG & CO

2 records

DKC3623

Active

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

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

2 records

Corinto

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Sakata Seed Sudamerica Ltd (BR)

2 records

CR2289

Terminated

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Bayer Holland B.V.

2 records

Citadel

Active

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

SAKATA SEED AMERICA INC US

2 records

Ceronte

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

CENTRO DI RICERCA MIGLIORAMENTO GENETICO PIANTE AGRARIE S.R.L. C.M.G.P.A.

3 records

Cénol

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Domaine Public (FR)

2 records

Ciciu

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

4 records

Connecta

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

De Bolster B.V.

4 records

Camelia

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

HM.Clause S.A.S.

3 records

Caddy

Terminated

Agrostis capillaris L. · Common bent

Feldsaaten Freudenberger G.m.b.H. & Co Kommanditgesellschaft

2 records

Cadira

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Kohlrabi Group) · Kohlrabi

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

3 records

Castore

Active

Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

4 records

Bujan

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Selekcijos ir sėklininkystės firma ,,Manul"

2 records

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