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.

BTS Smart 5620

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Betaseed

2 records

Bystrytsia 400 MV

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Fedko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Ilchenko Larysa Anatoliivna, Halechko Ivan Dmytrovych, Hontarovs`kyi Viacheslav Afanasiiovych, Borysov Viktor Mykolaiovych, Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys

3 records

Bolstar Sensatica

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

De Bolster B.V.

3 records

Brightina

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

4 records

Błyskawica

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.

7 records

Bc 282

Active

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

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

3 records

Berkana AM

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Hostieva Natalia Volodymyrivna, Hostiev IEvhen IUriiovych,

3 records

Bono

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

4 records

Barbarela

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

3 records

Bayninja

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT

2 records

Berdura

Protection expired

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Kees Broersen Zaden

2 records

Bemaro

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bayer Holland B.V.

3 records

Athenaida

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Agricultural Research Institute

2 records

Basta

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.CLAUSE

2 records

Artanis

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

3 records

Atos

Protection expired

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

SPÓJNIA Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze sp. z o.o.

3 records

Anthaqxm

Active

Anthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium

Anthura B.V.

2 records

Anthippi

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

HAO-DEMETER - Cereal Institute

3 records

Ariadne

Active

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

2 records

Akrai

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SAIS Spa

3 records

Antosna

Protection expired

Anthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium

Anthura B.V.

2 records

Anthapbma

Active

Anthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium

Anthura B.V.

2 records

Akilina

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Paul Degreef

3 records

Almadraba

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

3 records

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