Type of kale?

[izzy2208]

Can he have any kind of kale or can he have only certain types?
We are growing dinosaur kale, collard greens and regular kale in the "leafy" section of our garden.

 

[rearlpettway]

Can he have any kind of kale or can he have only certain types?
We are growing dinosaur kale, collard greens and regular kale in the "leafy" section of our garden.

From my understanding all types of kale are fine.

 

[JoesMum]

Kales are fine in moderation as part of a varied diet. They are high in goitrogens, which could cause thyroid problems like most brassicas, so shouldn't be fed to excess.

 

[rearlpettway]

Kales are fine in moderation as part of a varied diet. They are high in goitrogens, which could cause thyroid problems like most brassicas, so shouldn't be fed to excess.

To add to your comment.
Kale has a high calcium content and only half the *oxalic acid* of dandelions, making it a potentially nutritious food. Unfortunately, like all the brassicas, it is also high in *goitrogens* (which interfere with iodine uptake, resulting in thyroid problems). However, Kale also has a high iodine content, which lessens the goitrogen effect and it is therefore acceptable to feed to your tortoise in moderation, especially in winter when weeds are scarce.