Can Russian Tortoises eat Nasturtium?
Agrionemys horsfieldii · Tropaeolum majus
Safe
2–3×/week
ReptiFiles explicitly lists nasturtium as safe for Russian Tortoises. Ca:P ratio of 2:1 meets the minimum target and protein at 2.3g/100g is within the acceptable 2–6% wet basis range per Tortoise Trust. Feed as variety food rather than staple due to peppery glucosinolate-like compounds.
Feeding frequency
2–3×/week
The short answer
ReptiFiles explicitly lists nasturtium as safe for Russian Tortoises. Ca:P ratio of 2:1 meets the minimum target and protein at 2.3g/100g is within the acceptable 2–6% wet basis range per Tortoise Trust. Feed as variety food rather than staple due to peppery glucosinolate-like compounds.
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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