Is this type of parsley safe to feed?
- Thread starter JaySparks
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Opinions vary but I'd say it's okay once in a while. I'd be surprised if your tortoise eats it, though. It's very strong in flavor.
Jay, you are in London. Surely there are some Asian markets not too far from you? You should have more luck there than at a Tesco.
It might take a little legwork and research on your part to navigate the different greens but you seem up to the task!
It might take a little legwork and research on your part to navigate the different greens but you seem up to the task!
I wouldn't feed it myself, but before i knew this, I tried and the mighty Tidgy wouldn't touch it.
See http://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/plant-database/viewplants/?plant=355&c=5#.WYee5lWGPIU
They always err on the side of caution, but i wouldn't feed much of it.
See http://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/plant-database/viewplants/?plant=355&c=5#.WYee5lWGPIU
They always err on the side of caution, but i wouldn't feed much of it.
I was talking about this particular parsley IDK if its the same one from the super market.
http://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/plant-database/viewplants/?plant=437&c=6#.WYehFNMrIy4
No, they aren't the same. The one from Tesco is this one: http://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/plant-database/viewplants/?plant=355&c=5#.WYekE9FlChA.
As far as i am aware supermarkets sell only Petroselinum sp.
The first ones you posted are varieties of this.
The Smyrnium sp. or Alexander is not sold in supermarkets but can be found in gardens or in the wild. This is edible to people and tortoises.
The first ones you posted are varieties of this.
The Smyrnium sp. or Alexander is not sold in supermarkets but can be found in gardens or in the wild. This is edible to people and tortoises.
