Can Greek Tortoises eat Arugula?

Q: Can Greek Tortoises eat Arugula?

Arugula is rated caution for Greek Tortoises. Tortoise Table moderate. Greek tortoises are somewhat goitrogen-sensitive. Limit to once weekly as part of varied diet.

Testudo graeca · Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa

Caution

2–3×/week max

The Tortoise Table

Tortoise Table moderate. Greek tortoises are somewhat goitrogen-sensitive. Limit to once weekly as part of varied diet.

Feeding frequency

DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever

Caution

2–3×/week max

HerbivoreLeafy greenModerate oxalateNot toxic

The short answer

Tortoise Table moderate. Greek tortoises are somewhat goitrogen-sensitive. Limit to once weekly as part of varied diet.

Feeding it safely

How much / how often

2–3×/week max

What's inside

Per 100 g of raw arugula

160mg

Calcium

52mg

Phosphorus

3.1:1

Ca:P ratio

Moderate

Oxalate

2.6g

Protein

1.6g

Fiber

Backed by sources

The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table – Fruit & Vegetables

Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026

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