Can Hermann's Tortoises eat Nasturtium?
Testudo hermanni · Tropaeolum majus
Safe
2–3×/week
Tortoise Table rates nasturtium as moderate for tortoises generally, supporting occasional feeding. The 2:1 Ca:P ratio is nutritionally acceptable for Mediterranean species, and the low sugar content poses no concern for this herbivore.
Feeding frequency
2–3×/week
The short answer
Tortoise Table rates nasturtium as moderate for tortoises generally, supporting occasional feeding. The 2:1 Ca:P ratio is nutritionally acceptable for Mediterranean species, and the low sugar content poses no concern for this herbivore.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw nasturtium
120mg
Calcium
60mg
Phosphorus
2.0:1
Ca:P ratio
Low
Oxalate
2.3g
Protein
0.5g
Fiber
Backed by sources
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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