Seed Rate Calculator

Find the total seed you need to sow a field of a given size, and what it costs.

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What is the Seed Rate Calculator?

The seed rate — how much seed to sow per hectare — directly affects your crop stand and yield. Sowing too little seed leaves gaps that weeds can exploit and reduces total plant population; sowing too much wastes seed cost and creates overcrowding that competes for light, water and nutrients, actually lowering per-plant yield.

How to Calculate

Enter your field area and the recommended seed rate for your crop and variety (available from agricultural extension guidelines, seed packet labels, or your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra). The calculator multiplies seed rate by area to give the total seed quantity needed, then multiplies that by the seed price to estimate your total seed cost.

Formula

Total seed = Seed rate × Area

How to Use

  1. Enter your details in the fields above.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type.
  3. Use Copy, Print or Download PDF to save your result.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does spacing affect seed rate?
Yes u2014 wider spacing needs less seed. Use the recommended seed rate for your crop, variety and sowing method.
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