This study aimed to determine the optimal planting density for sesame cultivation in a double cropping system after harvesting onion and garlic in the Muan region. It compared the growth, yield, disease susceptibility, and labor hours for two varieties of sesame (Landrace and Geonbaek sesame) at different planting densities. Plant height in the Landrace sesame showed no significant variation with different planting densities, whereas Geonbaek sesame increased in height with higher planting densities. Both cultivars increased the number of viable branches at lower densities. The stem diameter was thicker in Landrace sesame with decreasing planting density, while in the Geonbaek sesame, there was no significant difference in stem diameter regardless of planting density. The number of capsules per plant for the Landrace sesame increased with decreasing density, whereas Geonbaek sesame showed no significant difference. Yield for both cultivars was higher at greater densities. However, the late direct sowing time and shorter cultivation period significantly reduced the yield of sesame cultivated in a double cropping system compared to that of sesame grown in a single cropping system, due to the late direct sowing time and shorter cultivation period. There was no significant difference in disease occurrence based on planting density. Furthermore, although labor hours did not vary with planting density when comparing the labor hours required for cultivating the Landrace sesame and Geonbaek sesame, the latter needed less labor time. This study reveals the optimum planting distance and density for sesame cultivation as a double cropping after harvesting onion and garlic, providing invaluable data for establishing sesame double cropping cultivation techniques.

식물공장에 재배 가능한 작물은 매우 다양할 것으로 본다. 식물공장에서 재식밀도에 대한 중요성이 인식되고 있다. 본 연구는 완전제어형 식물공장에서 콜라비의 재배에 적합한 재식밀도를 구명하기 위하여 수행되었다. 식물공장 형태는 형광등을 이용한 완전제어형태로, 박막수경재배를 이용하여 재배하였다. 재식밀도는 22plants/m2(15×30cm), 27 plants/m2(15×25cm), 그리고 33 plants/m2(15×20cm)로 처리 하였다. 식물체당 지상부 생체중과 건물중 또는 식물체당 벌브의 지상부 생체중와 건물중에는 재식밀도간 유의적인 차이를 보이지 않았다. 단위면적당 지상부 생체중과 건물중 또는 단위면적당 벌브의 지상부 생체중과 건물중에는 재식밀도가 높은 처리구(33plants/m2)에서 높게 나타났다. 재식밀도와 초장, 엽면적, 광합성, 경도 및 엽록 소간에는 유의적인 차이를 보이지 않았다. 재식밀도와 벌브 높이와 지름 및 당도간에는 유의적인 차이를 보였다. 재식밀도가 낮은 22plants/m2 처리구에서 가장 높은 벌브 높이와 지름을 보였으며, 당도 또한 높았다. 이상의 결과를 바탕으로 결론을 내리면, 경제성을 고려한 생육적인 측면에서는 단위면적당 생산량이 많은 재식밀도 33plants/m2 (15×20cm)가 적정하였으나, 당도와 같은 품질적인 측면에서는 재식밀도 22plants/m2 (15×30cm)가 적정하였다.

This field experiment aimed to identify the optimal planting density for establishing a management plan for ground-cover plants under roadside trees. Liriope platyphylla and Hosta longipes both widely used for planting under trees were selected as the plant materials and planted under Prunus serrulata var. spontanea at different planting densities. Based on the distance between each plant, 4 planting densities were used: 11%, 25%, 49%, and 83% with three replications. To estimate plant growth, plant height, number of leaves and tillers, fresh and dry weight, and visual quality were investigated. Liriope platyphylla exhibited relatively better growth at the highest planting density of 83%. For Hosta longipes, however, the lower growth was positively correlated with high planting density. Therefore, the optimal planting density for Liriope platyphylla is 83% and for Hosta longipes is 11%.