Table 2. Approximate Number of Seeds Per Ounce and Field Seeding Rates for Traditional Plant Densities.

Vegetable	Number of Seeds (oz)	Field Seedling (lb/acre)
Asparagus	700	2-3
Bean, broad	20-50	60-80
Bean, bush	100-125	70-90
Bean, pole	100-125	20-40
Bean, Lima, bush	25-75	40-60
Bean, Lima, pole	25-75	30-40
Beet	1,600	6-10
Broccoli	9,000	1/2-1 1/2
Brussels sprouts	9,000	1/2-1 1/2
Cabbage	9,000	1/2-1 1/2
Carrot	23,000	2-4
Cauliflower	9,000	1/2-1 1/2
Celeriac	72,000	1-2
Celery	72,000	1-2
Chard, Swiss	1,600	6-8
Chinese cabbage	9,000	1-2
Collard	9,000	2-4
Corn, sweet	120-180	10-15
Cucumber	1,100	2-3
Dandelion	35,000	2
Eggplant	6,500	2
Endive	27,000	3-4
Kale	9,000	2-4
Kohlrabi	9,000	3-5
Leek	11,000	4
Lettuce	25,000	1-3
Muskmelon	1,300	2-4
Mustard	15,000	3-5
New Zealand spinach	350	15
Okra	500	6-8
Onion	8,500	3-4
Parsley	18,500	3-4
Parsnip	12,000	3-5
Pea	90-175	90-220
Pepper	4,500	2-4
Pumpkin	100-300	1
Radish	2,500	10-20
Rutabaga	12,000	1-2
Salsify	1,900	8-10
Southern pea	225	20-40
Spinach	2,800	7-15
Squash	120-400	2-6
Tomato	11,500	1/2-1
Turnip	15,000	1-2
Watermelon	200-300	1-3

Seeding rates should be adjusted based on percent germination of the seed lot and desired plant populations, and, weather conditions at planting.

 

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