Seeding Rate Calculator (Row/Plant Spacing + Germination)

單位設置

Calculate required seed count, seeding rate (kg/ha or lb/acre), and bag estimate from row spacing, plant spacing, and germination (or target plants).

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長度
Weight
輸入 You can calculate with the basic inputs only. Open advanced options if needed.

Inputs (Basic)

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Distance between rows.
Check the setting if row spacing exceeds 200 cm.
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Precision: spacing between plants. Drill: spacing between seeds in the row.
Precision: plant count is based on a row-by-row grid.
Enter germination rate (%).
Loss after germination (bird damage, soil conditions, seeding error, etc.).
Check the setting if expected gaps exceed 80%.
Advanced options (optional)
Seed specs (weight conversion)
If blank, weight is not calculated.
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Alternative when 1000-seed weight is unknown.
1000-seed weight and seeds/kg do not match.
Bag estimate
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Shows bag count and purchase estimate (ceil).
Target area
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If set, total required amount is shown.
Reserve (safety factor)
Add extra to cover losses during seeding.
Results (auto-updated)
Note: estimates only. Adjust for field conditions.
Required seeds
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Required weight
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Bag estimate
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Per unit area
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Required seeds--
Required weight--
Bag estimate--
Total for target area
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Required seeds--
Required weight--
Bag estimate--
詳細明細
Target plants--
Effective establishment--
Required seeds--

Sensitivity (germination ±10%)

Use this when germination is uncertain.

Germination Required seeds Required weight Bags
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使用方法

  1. Enter row spacing, in-row spacing, germination, and expected gaps.
  2. Switch to target plants or open advanced options if needed.
  3. Review results and the sensitivity table to decide purchase quantity.

注意事項

Results vary by cultivar, seed quality, equipment accuracy, soil moisture, pests, and birds. Use as a planning estimate and adjust to local guidelines and field conditions.

Formulas

Target plants from spacing
  • Row spacing = (R) (m)
  • In-row spacing = (S) (m)
N = 1 / (R × S)
Area conversion
  • N is target plants per m².
N_ha = N × 10,000
Establishment rate
  • Germination = (G%)
  • Expected gaps = (M%)
E = (G/100) × (1 - M/100)
Required seeds
  • Area is converted to ha/acre as needed.
Seeds = N_area / E
Weight conversion (with 1000-seed weight)
  • 1000-seed weight = (TSW) (g/1000 seeds)
kg/ha = Seeds/ha × TSW / 1,000,000
Bag estimate
  • Bag weight = (B)
Bags = Total_weight / B

常見問題

I do not know germination rate.

You can use an estimate. The tool also shows results at ±10% germination so you can judge uncertainty.

I want bag counts.

Enter bag weight to calculate bags (fractional) and purchase estimate (ceil).

What units are supported?

Switch ha/acre, cm/in, and kg/lb. Values are converted automatically on toggle.

I do not know 1000-seed weight.

Seed count is still calculated. For weight, enter TSW or the seeds per weight from the bag or spec sheet.

I do not know in-row spacing for drill seeding.

Switch to target plants and enter the desired plant density.

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