Debreceni gyongy
Protection expiredPhaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
HU
2 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.
Colosseo
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
IT
2 records
Dessert R72
ActiveZea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn
HU
2 records
Candida
ActiveBeta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard
IT
2 records
Bengala
ActiveDaucus carota L. · Carrot
NL
2 records
Bakonyalja
Protection expiredAvena sativa L. · Oat
HU
2 records
Banquet II
TerminatedLolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
Cewat
ActiveZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
CZ
3 records
Centa
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
SK
2 records
ZE Zelstar
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
SK
3 records
ZE Monet
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
SK
3 records
Ulan
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
SK
2 records
ZETA325G
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
SK
2 records
ZE Prenda
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
SK
3 records
Oxxygen YG
TerminatedZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
CZ
2 records
Millenium
ActiveLolium multiflorum Lam. var. westerwoldicum Wittm. · Westerwolds Ryegrass
PL
2 records
Marcela
Protection expiredZea mays L. · Maize
SK
2 records
IS Bonario
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SK
3 records
Gazda MTC
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
HU
2 records
CSF125
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
RO
2 records
Aristos
TerminatedSorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
DE
2 records
Alexin
ActiveLinum usitatissimum L. · Common flax
PAISANO
Application submittedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SEMILLAS DEL GUADALQUIVIR, S.L.(GUADALSEM)
ES
1 record
M17G77
Application submittedZea mays L. · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
IT
1 record