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Kale Proteor - Brassica oleracea

Brassica oleracea Proteor
Kale

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A hardy cabbage for animal feed (rabbits, cattle, sheep). It is a variety of white demi-moëllier type, very homogeneous and productive. Its stems can reach a height of over one meter by the end of winter. This INRA creation is particularly hardy.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
1 m
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Soil moisture
Damp soil
Germination time (days)
7 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
Sowing period March to August
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Description

The Proteor Forage Cabbage is a cabbage intended for animal feed (rabbits, cattle, sheep). It is a variety of white demi-moëllier type, very uniform and productive. Its stems can reach a height of over one meter at the end of winter. This INRA creation is particularly hardy.

Sowing from March to May, in a nursery for transplanting into open ground 6 to 8 weeks later or direct sowing in July-August (30g of seed for 100m2).

This cabbage is harvested from September to the end of March and is picked leaf by leaf as needed.

Harvest

Harvest time January to March, September to December
Type of vegetable Animal feed vegetable
Size of vegetable Large
Interest Nutritional value

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1 m
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Brassica

Species

oleracea

Cultivar

Proteor

Family

Brassicaceae

Other common names

Kale

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Annual / Perennial

Annual

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Planting and care

Sowing:

This forage cabbage is sown in a nursery from March to May, and then transplanted into open ground 6 to 8 weeks later.

When planting, allow for a spacing of 60 cm (24in) between the plants and 50 cm (20in) between the rows.

It can also be directly sown in place in July-August, at a rate of 30 grams of seeds per 100 m2.

Cultivation:

This cabbage thrives in rich, slightly clayey soil. During the growing season, apply a complete fertilizer if necessary to promote head formation. Water regularly and keep the soil clean by regular weeding.

Seedlings

Sowing period March to August
Sowing method Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
Germination time (days) 7 days

Care

Soil moisture Wet
Disease resistance Good
Pruning No pruning necessary

Intended location

Type of use Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), 192
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