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.

Surest

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Crop Protection,CH

AT IT RO SK UA

12 records

Lirocco

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Euro Grass Breeding GmbH Co. KG

AT CZ DE SI SK

12 records

Kalorama

Active

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

RIJK ZWAAN WELVER GMBH

CZ DE HU PL SK

8 records

Kormixal

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes

DE DK FR IE NL

8 records

KWS Kashmir

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rainer Leiper

AT BG RO SK UA

13 records

Kamaran

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Bejo Zaden (NL)

CZ HU NL SI SK

8 records

Varda

Active

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

NICKERSON-ZWAAN B.V., NL

BG HR NL SK

9 records

P9175

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Corporation, USA

AT BG HU UA

14 records

Monaco

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Syngenta Seeds B.V. (NL)

FR HR NL PL

9 records

ES Monalisa

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

AT CZ FR UA

9 records

ES Idillic

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

FR IT SK UA

10 records

Eureka

Active

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

SEMINIS VEGETABLE SEEDS, NL

ES HU NL SK

8 records

Comtesse

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Secobra Recherches, F

AT DE ES FR

15 records

Varna

Active

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

Sakata Vegetables Europe S.A.S

FR HR UA

9 records

SY Katana CLP

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Participations,CH

RO SK UA

11 records

Kastor

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Sakata Vegetables Europe, F

FR HR UA

9 records

Amarone

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

DLF Trifolium A-S, DK

DE DK FR

11 records

Rusa

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

Freudenberger, D

DE FR

11 records

Octavo

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Vilmorin, F

FR UA

8 records

Batory

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Syngenta Seeds, NL

NL UA

8 records

Phoenix one

Active

Paulownia elongata S. Y. Hu x Paulownia fortunei (Seem.) Hemsl.

WeGrow GmbH

12 records

Hi Power

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Sin declarar

11 records

Cupla

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Moguer Cuna de Platero, Sociedad Cooperativa Andaluza (S.C.A), Spain

9 records

Balboa

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Bejo Zaden, NL

CZ HR NL PL SK

8 records

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