Competitiveness

A narrow row spacing provides the crop with considerably higher competitiveness against weeds. This is especially important as more herbicide resistant weeds are on the increase. Research show that 125mm row spacing results in 20% less weeds than 150mm.

Population distribution

125mm row spacing gives a better population distribution, allowing for a larger spacing between the seeds in the row. The fungi pressure is reduced.

Canopy closure

Since narrow rows closes faster, the evaporation is reduced at a time when the access to moisture is most crucial.