{"id":19219,"date":"2022-02-02T15:01:43","date_gmt":"2022-02-02T14:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ortomec.com\/?p=19219"},"modified":"2025-03-25T16:08:04","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T15:08:04","slug":"lettuce-harvesting-discover-our-fast-and-precise-harvesters-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ortomec.com\/en\/lettuce-harvesting-discover-our-fast-and-precise-harvesters-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Lettuce harvesting: discover our fast and precise harvesters now"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Lettuce harvesting: discover our fast and precise harvesters now<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Nowadays, labor shortages <\/strong>are one of the biggest problems that farms need to address. It should also be considered that the workforce is a significant expense item <\/strong>for the realities of the sector.<\/p>

To deal with these two critical aspects <\/strong>– on the one hand lack of labor, on the other labor costs that continue to grow – there is a solution <\/strong>: investing in the purchase of automated machines dedicated to the lettuce harvest <\/strong>.<\/p>

For more than twenty years Ortomec <\/strong>has been a leader in the design and production of harvesters <\/strong>and seeders <\/strong>capable of increasing the profitability of agricultural businesses <\/strong>. But how is the lettuce harvesting done thanks to these special machines? Follow us, we tell you about it in this article.<\/p>

You have never seen a lettuce harvest like this: speed and ease of use at your disposal<\/strong><\/h2>

There are several botanical varieties of lettuce <\/strong>(and as many sub-categories), but the most cultivated in Italy are the iceberg <\/strong>, the romana <\/strong>, the gentile, <\/strong>the radicchio <\/strong>and the escarole <\/strong>. To facilitate harvesting, it is recommended to work the soil <\/strong>that will host the head lettuce well, so as to allow the roots <\/strong>– those of the lettuce are rather fragile – to develop at their best<\/strong>.<\/p>

Once you have reached the desired size <\/strong>and the typical color <\/strong>that characterizes it, it is time to move on to the lettuce harvest! In the past <\/strong>, the only way in which it was possible to proceed involved the use of a sharp knife<\/strong>: a manual work that was certainly heavy and not very easy. \u00a0<\/p>

Today, thanks to the scarcity of workforce in the fields, the harvesting of head lettuce <\/strong>is made faster <\/strong>and more comfortable<\/strong>: Ortomec machines have been designed precisely to meet this goal. Equipped with an oscillating blade that moves at high speed <\/strong>, the Ortomec head lettuce harvesters<\/a><\/span> cut vegetables with absolute precision <\/strong>at the height of the collar, i.e. where the white and toughest part of the leaves is present.<\/p>

A clean cut that ensures clean and safe work. In fact, Ortomec harvesters allow the operator to work in an upright position <\/strong>, protected from bad weather and the heat of the sun thanks to the presence of perimeter protections <\/strong>and a roof to protect themselves from bad weather<\/strong>.<\/p>

For optimal lettuce harvesting even in the dark <\/strong>, Ortomec machines can be equipped with a lighting system <\/strong>that allows you to work even when the sun goes down. Equipped with a touch screen <\/strong>and a multifunctional joystick <\/strong>, Ortomec harvesters are the best solution if you need to process large quantities of leafy vegetables quickly<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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High harvesting performance equals higher profitability for your business<\/strong><\/h2>

The lettuce harvesting process ends when the cut and cleaned product reaches the rear forklift on which the pallet will be directly composed <\/strong>which, once completed, will be unloaded on the ground. In this regard, thanks to the Ortomec harvesters, your collaborators will be able to experience a new, simple <\/strong>and comfortable way of working<\/strong>.<\/p>

You will also be able to save on labor costs by achieving a much better overall yield <\/strong>than what you would get through a hand-picked lettuce harvest. It will take 10 minutes <\/strong>to complete a complete pallet<\/strong>. If your team consists of 10 operators <\/strong>, within eight hours<\/strong>, approximately 48 pallets will be ready<\/strong>.<\/p>

In this way, the expenses for the workforce are reduced, favoring a rapid amortization of the cost of the machine<\/strong>. Then don’t worry about the dirt and <\/strong>lettuce waste: <\/strong>these will remain in the field so that you can work with the utmost respect for hygiene standards.<\/p>

Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>

Harvesting any type of head lettuce <\/strong>becomes child’s play with the help of the Ortomec harvesters. High technology <\/strong>, precision <\/strong>and reliability<\/strong>: the wide range of Ortomec machines will allow you to work in peace and comfort, filling the current problem of the missing workforce.<\/p>

You will be able to speed up the lettuce harvesting process <\/strong>and always count on a machine equipped with all the options <\/em>that can facilitate the work of all your collaborators.<\/p>

To discover all the features of the 8300<\/a><\/u> models on wheels, 9000<\/a><\/u> on tracks and all the other machines for cutting leafy vegetables, do not hesitate to contact us<\/a>.<\/span> The Ortomec team <\/strong>will be happy to answer your curiosity and advise you which harvester best suits the needs of your business.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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