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.

LINNEA

Terminated

Salix viminalis L. · Basket willow

Inger Maria Ahman

2 records

LHA6269/34

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.

1 record

Kubans`kyi -930

Application submitted

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Shapovalova Liubov Hennadiivna, Honcharov Serhii Volodymyrovych, Holovin Anatolii Vasyl`ovych, Bochkar`ov Mykola Ivanovych, Sliusar Emiliia L`vivna, Hrydniev Oleksii Kuz`mich, Sharyhina Mariana L`vivna, Savchenko Valentyna Dem'ianivna, Bochkovoi Anatolii

1 record

Kozak F1

Active

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

Robert Prieur

1 record

Lectro F1

Terminated

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

Ger Bimsdeboer

1 record

Koloryt F1

Terminated

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

Srbek Liubosh, Oliva IAn, Horal Irzhi, Tyshkovs`kyi Volodymyr Mykhailovych,

2 records

Kornet F1

Terminated

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

Dymchenko Tetiana Mykolaivna, Muzhylko Viktor Valentynovych,

1 record

Klapton

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Simon Groen

1 record

KX3564

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

1 record

Kneja 654

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Maize Research Institute - Kneja (BG)

1 record

Kubok F1

Terminated

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

Robert Priieur

2 records

Kh 503 B

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Shepilov Borys Petrovych, Popova Ol`ha Andriivna, Petrenkova Vira Pavlivna, Veselyi Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Kuzmyshena Nadiia Viktorivna, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Alad`ina Zoia Kyrylivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Kyrychenko Viktor Vasylovych,

2 records

Kilaton F1

Terminated

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

SJAAK VAN DER PLOEG

1 record

Krumovgrad 56

Active

Nicotiana tabacum L. · Tobacco

Experimental station in tobacco - Haskovo (BG)

2 records

Korvet MV

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Melnyk Taras Vitaliiovych, Moskalenko Volodymyr Fedorovych, Melnyk Vitalii IAkovych,

2 records

Kendi

Application submitted

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

Thomas Plants (FR)

1 record

Kevin F1

Active

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

Syaak van der Ploeg

1 record

Kozarsko 339

Terminated

Nicotiana tabacum L. · Tobacco

Veselina Msheva, Ivan Karakolev

2 records

Kolia F1

Terminated

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

P.J. Struik

2 records

Kalorama F1/Kalorama F1

Terminated

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

Nort Khadlier

1 record

Kodak F1

Terminated

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

Mark van der Zouen

1 record

Kaja

Terminated

Impatiens balsamina L. · Garden Balsam

Krakowska Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze POLAN sp. z o.o.

1 record

Kalibro F1

Terminated

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

Pryvatne male pidpryiemstvo " Tyras"

1 record

Kilaherb F1

Active

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

Sjaak van de Ploeg

2 records

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