Pastel
ActiveLolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
SK
3 records
Cultivation
Seeding rate
Seeding rate is the number of seeds per unit area, which determines plant stand density and optimal nutrition area for realizing the biological potential of a variety. This indicator is closely related to the morphological characteristics of the crop and the variety's response to environmental cond…
Mentioned in descriptions 2 803 varieties reference book.
Seeding rate determines the plant stand density per hectare, ensuring a balance between efficient use of area and the prevention of excessive intraspecific competition. For an agronomist, this parameter is a tool for managing a variety's biological potential, allowing the plant to form an optimal yield structure.
The choice of rate depends on the biological characteristics of the variety, such as tillering or branching type, plasticity, and maturity group. Varieties with high productive tillering require different rates than those with low tillering, and large-seeded varieties need an increased weight-based rate (kg/ha) to achieve the target plant density.
The assessment of the correct seeding rate is conducted taking into account the variety's resistance to lodging and the quality of the final product. Excessive density can lead to stem elongation and weakening of the root system, and for certain crops, such as confectionery sunflower, negatively affect the size of the marketable grain fractions.
Breakdown by crop
Seeding rate — soft wheat
131
Barley seeding rate
51
Rapeseed seeding rate
49
Maize seeding rate
44
Triticale seeding rate
36
Rice seeding rate
28
Seeding rate — soybean
25
Sunflower Seeding Rate
24
Seeding rate — Oats
23
Seeding rate — durum wheat
23
Seeding rate — Italian ryegrass
22
Alfalfa Seeding Rate
21
Rapeseed seeding rate
20
Seeding Rate — Perennial Ryegrass
20
Seeding rate — rye
18
Pea Seeding Rate
17
Maize seeding rate
15
Carrot Seeding Rate
12
Sorghum Seeding Rate
11
Seeding rate — bulb onion
11
Seeding rate — Oilseed radish
10
Seeding rate — bulb onion
9
Seeding Rate — White Mustard
8
Bean Seeding Rate
8
Found in these crops
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.
Nectar
ActivePhacelia tanacetifolia Benth. · Lacy phacelia
DE
3 records
KH Tarna
ActiveHordeum vulgare L. · Barley
HU
3 records
Loto
ActiveOryza sativa L. · Rice
IT
4 records
Gyöngyvér
ActiveLolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
HU
3 records
HSX 9801
Protection expiredHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
HU
3 records
Expedito
ActiveLolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
DE
4 records
Emma
ActiveOryza sativa L. · Rice
RO
3 records
Cardinal II
ActiveFestuca rubra L. · Red fescue
CZ
3 records
Dóra
ActiveRaphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish
HU
3 records
Dižstende
ActiveTrifolium pratense L. · Red clover
LV
4 records
Bonet
Protection expiredLinum usitatissimum L. · Common flax
CZ
4 records
Bea
ActiveSinapis alba L. · White mustard
HU
3 records
Barvette
ActivePoa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
CZ
3 records
Algonquin
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
IT
5 records
Tastysun
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SK
3 records
Mayrika
ActiveGlycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
CZ
3 records
Lizard
ActivePhalaris canariensis L. · Canary grass
HU
3 records
Druvis
ActiveHordeum vulgare L. · Barley
LV
4 records
Balkányi 23
ActiveLupinus albus L. · White lupin
HU
3 records
Hekip
TerminatedBrassica napus L. · Rapeseed
HU
SK
2 records
SY Plantus
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
AT
DE
2 records
Panther
ActiveAllium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
NL
2 records
KWS Berro
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
DE
2 records