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Seeding rate — soybean

Glycine max (L.) Merr.

The seeding rate of soybean determines plant population density and balances the productivity of an individual plant with the competitiveness of the crop. Optimal values depend on the maturity group, moisture availability, and method of sowing.

In the reference 25 varieties crop Soybean, where this is mentioned in the description.

For soybean, the choice of seeding rate is directly linked to the maturity group: early-maturing varieties require a higher plant density than mid-maturing ones. The range of rates, for example, 450–500 thousand viable seeds per hectare, is adjusted based on conditions: in cases of high drought probability, the lower end of the range is preferred to reduce competition for moisture, while favorable moisture conditions allow for increased density.

The method of sowing also influences rate calculation: when switching from row drilling to wide-row sowing (45–70 cm), the plants' need for nutritional area must be taken into account. Excessive stand density increases the risk of lodging and reduces the number of pods per plant, while sparse stands lead to low pod set, which complicates mechanized harvesting. The optimal rate should ensure a stable protein and oil yield while maintaining harvesting efficiency.

General information about the subject — on the page Seeding rate.

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Varieties of Soybean mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Sahara

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

RAGT 2N S.A.S

AT CZ DE FR UA
11 records

Abelina

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG

AT LT LU PL UA
11 records

ES Tribor

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Patrice Jeanson

FR HU SK UA
13 records

ES Conqueror

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Patrice Jeanson

FR HR IT UA
14 records

ES Albator

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Lidea France S.A.S

FR HR HU SK UA
11 records

Ancagua

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG

AT CZ DE FR UA
12 records

LID Yendor

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

SAS Lidea France (FR)

HR HU RO UA
12 records

Korana

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

BG HR UA
8 records

Alisa

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

SEMENOV ALEKSEJ SERGEEVICh / SEMENOVA ELENA SERGEEVNA / GURINOVICh SERGEJ OLEGOVICh

HR HU UA
11 records

LID Corridor

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

SAS Lidea France (FR)

FR HR RO SK
9 records

LID Boutondor

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Lidea France SAS, Lescar FR

FR HU IT SK
8 records

Acassa

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG

CZ DE PL UA
9 records

ES Gladiator

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Patrice Jeanson

FR HU UA
9 records

Pompei

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

NAUKOWO BADAWCZE CENTRUM ROZWOJU SOI 'AGESOYA' SP. Z O.O

SI UA
7 records

Amadea

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG

AT UA
8 records

Basak

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Gerardo Luis Bartolome

HR IT UA
10 records

Vogue

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

P.H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH, Grudhof DE

DE HU SK
5 records

RGT Sicilia

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

RAGT 2N S.A.S

AT FR HU
6 records

Zora

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

BG HR SK
8 records

Sonja

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

BG DE HR
6 records

RGT Svela

Terminated

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR UA
7 records

ES Director

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Lidea France S.A.S

FR UA
7 records

Abiola

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG

FR UA
7 records

Bilyavka

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

RUSLAN MONICH and ANNA MONICH-NIGHTINGALE

RO
8 records