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.

Discover

Active

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

Bejo Zaden B.V.

CZ HU NL PL SK

9 records

SY Flamenco

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Crop Protection,CH

FR HU SK UA

10 records

Malwinta

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Pajbjergfonden (DK)

DE FR LT RO

14 records

Italica

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SEMILLAS FITO' S.A.

IT PT UA

11 records

GL Melanie

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Saatzucht Gleisdort, A

AT PL UA

12 records

Plablue 1525

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

PLANTAS DE NAVARRA, S.A., SOCIEDAD UNIPERSONAL, O PLANASA

13 records

PT200CL

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Pruvot Kraling

CZ FR HR UA

9 records

P64le185

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

ES IT RO UA

12 records

ES Anthemis CLP

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences

AT BG IT UA

10 records

Gavott

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS Saat AG, DE

AT BG DE RO SI SK

9 records

Kenobis

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS, D

BG IT RO SI SK

11 records

Delitop

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Crop Protection AG Seeds Divison

AT DE LT UA

10 records

Kamelias

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LEIPERT RAINER

BG HU RO SI UA

9 records

ES Silene

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Patris Zheanson

CZ DE DK FR UA

9 records

Karmas

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

AT BG HU RO SI SK

8 records

Transam

Active

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

Bejo Zaden B.V.

CZ HU NL PL SK

8 records

Mocassin

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

MOMMERSTEEG INTERNATIONAL

CZ DE EE NL SK

11 records

PR39B76

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

AT IT RO SI UA

10 records

Rodon

Active

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

Hazera Seeds B.V.

CZ HU NL PL SK

8 records

Liroyal

Protection expired

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

Euro Grass Breeding GmbH Co. KG

CZ DE DK FR PL

11 records

Mayata

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ROYAL SLUIS

CZ ES NL PL SK

7 records

Fantasol

Application submitted

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Semences Cargill SA (FR)

AT BG FR HR UA

8 records

ES Method

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pierre CAROLO

AT BG HU SK UA

9 records

Challenger

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Seminis Vegetables (NL)

BG HU SI SK

8 records

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