MINT

Mint is an herbaceous plant very appreciated for its fresh taste and high concentration of menthol, an active ingredient with calming, disinfecting, diuretic and refreshing properties. For its cultivation, it is necessary to have a fresh and sunny soil. Once it reaches 40-60 cm, the seedling is ready to be harvested; this generally happens during the summer. For the small and large companies that deal with this vegetable, the risk during the harvesting phase is always that of ruining the plant and compromising the ability to shoot. This is why it is essential to have an innovative, precise, and efficient machine at your side.

The Ortomec mint harvester is equipped with a cutter bar that cuts the stem of the plant at the height of 15-20 cm from the ground. The material is then directed on a conveyor belt, which allows one to overcome one of the main problems due to mint harvesting. This plant is particularly delicate and subject to handling damage. To minimize the risk of destruction of the crop, a rubber belt is then used.