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Post Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 12:01 pm   what about cabbage?

Is cabbage safe for RES to eat? I have no intention of giving it to them until I know for sure, of course.
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Post Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 1:13 pm   

It's on the not recommended list here: http://www.redearslider.com/plants.html

I think it's because it's high in oxalic acid.
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Post Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:28 pm   

BullDog wrote:It's on the not recommended list here: http://www.redearslider.com/plants.html

I think it's because it's high in oxalic acid.


Wow, I wouldn't expect cabbage to be so useless. Thanks :)
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