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.

Mircea

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

AGROSEL S.R.L.

3 records

Mascherano

Withdrawn

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

3 records

MAS 674L

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

2 records

Maranello

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

CREA-CENTRO DI RICERCA INGEGNERIA E TRASFORMAZIONI AGROALIMENTARI (CREA-IT-RM)

2 records

Manessa

Active

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

2 records

MAS 440WX

Active

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

Maisadour Semences, FR

2 records

LG30315

Active

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

Limagrain Europe SA (FR)

2 records

KWS Celtiko

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

2 records

KWS Kerubino

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

2 records

Kosmal

Active

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

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

5 records

Koneser

Protection expired

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

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

4 records

Katerix

Active

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

JOEUN SEEDS CO LTD

2 records

Husliar

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Karapira Serhii Ivanovych, Babich Valerii Ivanovych, Hanzhelo Mykola Hryhorovych, Krut`ko Vasyl` Ivanovych, Varenyk Borys Fedorovych, Veselyi Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Kolomatska Valeriia Pavlivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna,

3 records

Iezer

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

ANTOHE IONMARTURA TEODOR

3 records

GW4627

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Golden West Seed Bulgaria

2 records

Esperia

Active

Gossypium hirsutum L. · Upland cotton

Agrotikos Oikos Spyrou AEBE

3 records

ES Mylord

Active

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

Euralis Semences FR

2 records

ES Hattrick

Active

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

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

2 records

Dunkan 233 SV

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Mel`nyk Hryhorii Petrovych, Shevchenko Serhii Oleksandrovych, Klimova Oksana IEvhenivna, Maniatina Liudmyla Oleksandrivna, Kuprichenkova Tetiana Hryhorivna, Aldoshyn Anatolii Vasylovych, Bielikov IEvhen Illich, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

3 records

Dollar

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ALEJANDRO MARTIN CARA

2 records

DN Synevyr

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Fedorenko Eduard Mykolaiovych, Zaplitnyi IAroslav Dmytrovych, Chernomyz Anatolii Mykolaiovych, Satarova Tetiana Mykolaivna, Riabchenko Eduard Mykolaiovych, Nehoda Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Marochko Valentyna Anatoliivna, Olizko Oleksii Petrovych, Cherchel V

3 records

Donor MV

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Shvartsman Volodymyr IUkhymovych, Kalynchuk Oleh Ivanovych, Chernobai Larysa Mykolaivna, Ivlieva Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Barsukov Ihor Petrovych, Kamyshan Taisiia Petrivna, Chupikov Mykola Mykhailovych, Kozubenko Leonid Vasyl`ovych,

3 records

Dniprovs'kyi 39

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

2 records

DKS 2960

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Arian Dikhuizen

2 records

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