Can Hermann's Tortoises eat Turnip Greens?
Testudo hermanni · Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
Caution
Once per week or less
The Tortoise Table
Goitrogenic Brassica. Limit to occasional.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution
Once per week or less
HerbivoreLeafy greenLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Goitrogenic Brassica. Limit to occasional.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Once per week or less.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw turnip greens
190mg
Calcium
42mg
Phosphorus
4.5:1
Ca:P ratio
Low
Oxalate
1.5g
Protein
3.2g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table
Brassica rapa — caution. Goitrogenic.
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