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.

CT 104

Terminated

Carthamus tinctorius L. · Safflower

KOIPESOL SEMILLAS, S.A.

1 record

Cool F1

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Simon Groen

1 record

Cristian

Active

Ricinus communis L. · Castor bean

DRAGNE RODICAPATRASCU VALENTINACOMAN IONNEGRILA EMILIAN

2 records

Colosseo F1

Active

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

Benito Juarez

1 record

CIBELES

Application submitted

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

1 record

Chieftain II

Withdrawn

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

PICKSEED

1 record

Cilema F1

Active

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

Nort Khadlier

2 records

Cleostar

Application submitted

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

2 records

Cesira

Application submitted

Cichorium intybus L. · Chicory

BLUMEN GROUP S.P.A

2 records

Corda

Withdrawn

Salix alba L. · White willow

Uniwersytet Warmińsko-Mazurski w Olsztynie

1 record

CHIQUITA

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

UNIVERSIDAD DE CORDOBA

2 records

Cercy F1

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Kees Reinink

2 records

Cayenne

Withdrawn

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

CARNEAU| INAKTIV SA Carneau Freres Eurogazon

1 record

Chambord F1

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

dzhon Baisman, Ad Van den Neuvenkhazen,

1 record

CARTHAGO

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

1 record

Brassini

Application submitted

Brassica oleracea L. (Curly kale Group) · Curly kale

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

1 record

Blue Pear

Withdrawn

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Organicseeds - Ruslan Dukhov (UA)

2 records

Bodilis F1

Withdrawn

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Daniel Gabillard

2 records

Bobas

Active

Vicia faba L. var. equina St.-Amans · Horse bean

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.

2 records

Bourbon F1

Active

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

Gerard Balder

1 record

Bottiglione

Active

Cichorium intybus L. · Chicory

T&T S.P.A. Agricola

1 record

Bueffel

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

HOHENHEIM| Universitaet Hohenheim

1 record

BLANKO

Protection expired

Anethum graveolens L. · Dill

A.HANSEN'S AMAGERFRØ A/S

1 record

Bts 182

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

Daniel Skoro

2 records

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