Free plant population calculator for farmers and gardeners. Calculate plants per acre, seeds needed, and adjust for germination rates based on row and plant spacing.
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Whether you're planting corn on a commercial farm or vegetables in a home garden, knowing exactly how many plants or seeds you need prevents waste and ensures optimal yields. Our plant population calculator instantly determines plants per acre, total seeds needed, and accounts for germination rates.
Plant population refers to the number of plants per unit area (typically per acre or hectare). It's determined by row spacing and plant spacing within rows. Optimal plant population varies by crop and growing conditions—too dense causes competition for resources, too sparse wastes land potential.
Plant Population Formula
Plants per Acre = 43,560 ÷ (Row Spacing × Plant Spacing)Buy the right amount of seeds without costly overages or shortages.
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Modern corn hybrids are typically planted at 30,000-36,000 plants per acre, depending on soil type, hybrid, and irrigation availability. Dryland fields often use lower populations.