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Fodder cabbage Proteor - Vilmorin Seeds

Brassica oleracea Proteor
Chou fourrager

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My rabbits love this cabbage, and the hens enjoy eating the leaves in winter when they don't have much greenery. Moreover, it withstands the cold very well.

Paul, 19/11/2017

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'Proteor' Fodder Cabbage is a hardy and very productive variety destined for animal feed (rabbits, cattle, sheep). It produces uniform leafy stems that can grow over 1 m in height. This INRA selection is particularly rich in nitrogen, calcium and phosphorus. Vilmorin seeds.
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 July to August
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Description

'Proteor' Fodder Cabbage is a hardy and very productive variety destined for animal feed (rabbits, cattle, sheep). It produces uniform leafy stems that can grow over 1 m in height. This INRA selection is particularly rich in nitrogen, calcium and phosphorus.

Sow in a seedbed from March to May, transplant 6 to 8 weeks later. Alternatively, direct sow in July-August (30 g of seed per 100 m2). Harvest the leaves as and when required, from September to late March.

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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

Chou fourrager

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Annual / Perennial

Annual

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Planting and care

Sowing:

Sow in a seedbed from March to May, transplant 6 to 8 weeks later. Alternatively, direct sow in July-

August (30 g of seed per 100 m2). Allow 60 cm between each plant and 50 cm between each row.

 

Cultivation:

Fodder cabbage thrives in rich, cool, slightly clayey soils. During the growing season, apply complete fertilizer if necessary to encourage head formation. Water and weed regularly.

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Seedlings

Sowing period July 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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