Basil from the grocery store?

[DoctorPotterWho]

I just picked up some "Fresh" Basil (as it says on the packaging) from my local Publix super market. It says to wash before eating so I am wondering what the consensus is on packaged herbs. Are they safe to feed my RF?

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

It should be fine for your tortoise if it's fit for human consumption.
Basil is okay for tortoises in moderation, according to http://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/site/tortoise_home_1.asp
But I tried to feed it to Tidgy once and she wouldn't eat it it. This is true of many herbs.
It seems their strong odours put many tortoises off.

 

[dmmj]

Herbs in general are safe for tortoise consumption. the only problem is they tend to have a very strong smell and that will throw some tortoises off it, others seem to like it.

 

[DoctorPotterWho]

It should be fine for your tortoise if it's fit for human consumption.
Basil is okay for tortoises in moderation, according to http://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/site/tortoise_home_1.asp
But I tried to feed it to Tidgy once and she wouldn't eat it it. This is true of many herbs.
It seems their strong odours put many tortoises off.

Thank you so much! I will clean it well and offer Harold some tomorrow. Thank you so much!

 

[DoctorPotterWho]

Herbs in general are safe for tortoise consumption. the only problem is they tend to have a very strong smell and that will throw some tortoises off it, others seem to like it.

Thank you! My guy already seems to be a bit picky, but we will see. I am going to try it tomorrow =)

 

[dmmj]

every year at my Tortoise Club plant auction, a lady brings in a bunch of chocolate mint. It's very strong smelling but they all seem to love it.

 

[Shaif]

@dmmj

What is that auction? It sounds fabulous!

 

[dmmj]

@dmmj

What is that auction? It sounds fabulous!

once a year my turtle and Tortoise Club in California holds a plant auction to raise funds for our chapter. It's usually a lot of fun and makes a lot of money and you get to see lots and lots and lots of different tortoise friendly plants.

 

[DoctorPotterWho]

every year at my Tortoise Club plant auction, a lady brings in a bunch of chocolate mint. It's very strong smelling but they all seem to love it.

I wish we had a plant auction near me! Mmmm chocolate mint!!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

By the way, I know Basil from the grocery store.
He's an odd fellow who used to run a hotel in Torquay.

 

[JoesMum]

By the way, I know Basil from the grocery store.
He's an odd fellow who used to run a hotel in Torquay.

Your placement of this maybe Fawlty with so many non Brits about

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Your placement of this maybe Fawlty with so many non Brits about

I think many in the USA will have seen it.
It Towers above most other sitcoms.

 

[DoctorPotterWho]

Your placement of this maybe Fawlty with so many non Brits about

Fawlty Towers?

I only know because my old boss was a Brit and he recommended I watch it. I am still going to because I've heard it's a hoot and I love all things British.