Can Leopard Tortoises eat Nasturtium?
Stigmochelys pardalis · Tropaeolum majus
Caution
Weekly
No direct source lists nasturtium for Leopard Tortoises, but Tortoise Table moderate rating and nutritional profile (2:1 Ca:P, low sugar) support occasional use. Leopard Tortoises are flagged by Tortoise Trust as vulnerable to goitrogens, so the mustard-oil isothiocyanate content in nasturtium warrants moderation.
Feeding frequency
Weekly
The short answer
No direct source lists nasturtium for Leopard Tortoises, but Tortoise Table moderate rating and nutritional profile (2:1 Ca:P, low sugar) support occasional use. Leopard Tortoises are flagged by Tortoise Trust as vulnerable to goitrogens, so the mustard-oil isothiocyanate content in nasturtium warrants moderation.
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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