{"id":29828,"date":"2026-06-26T14:11:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T12:11:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ortomec.com\/?p=29828"},"modified":"2026-08-28T14:49:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T12:49:13","slug":"beet-harvesting-expert-advice-on-timing-and-techniques","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ortomec.com\/en\/beet-harvesting-expert-advice-on-timing-and-techniques\/","title":{"rendered":"Beet harvesting: expert advice on timing and techniques"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"29828\" class=\"elementor elementor-29828 elementor-29820\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8cc206a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default default-style\" data-id=\"8cc206a\" data-element_type=\"section\" 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elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6e0bfcf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default default-style\" data-id=\"6e0bfcf\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;rt_color_sets&quot;:&quot;default-style&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d2a610f\" data-id=\"d2a610f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d8cb64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9d8cb64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beet (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beta vulgaris<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) is a crop of interest to several professional supply chains: from the fresh produce market to food processing, as well as the commercialisation of younger leaves.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For farms, achieving a uniform, high-quality crop depends not only on agronomic field management, but also on the ability to identify the right time for harvesting and to use equipment suited to the product\u2019s intended market.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Beet harvesting involves different operations depending on the product.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When the main product is the root, it must be lifted from the soil while minimising breakage, abrasions and losses. When the leaves are also marketed, however, cutting must be precise and gentle, especially for markets that require a fresh, uniform product ready for subsequent processing stages.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we analyse crop development, harvesting techniques and post-harvest best practices, with a focus on Ortomec solutions designed for the professional management of leafy vegetables.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beet development before harvesting<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To plan harvesting correctly, it is important to monitor plant development throughout the entire crop cycle. Beet initially goes through a phase of emergence and leaf growth, followed by the progressive enlargement of the root.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the first few weeks, the crop directs its resources towards developing the leaf canopy and root system. Uniform growth at this stage is essential for achieving an even field and making subsequent mechanised operations easier.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the crop cycle progresses, the root gradually increases in diameter and weight. <\/span><b>The rate of development depends on several factors:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cultivated variety;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">planting density;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">water availability;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">soil structure and fertility;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weather conditions;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">intended market for the crop.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For farms, it is important to assess maturity at several points across the field. A field that appears uniform may in fact show significant differences between different areas, affecting product sizing and commercial yield.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Before harvesting, it is therefore advisable to carry out regular sampling<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, checking:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">average root diameter;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">crop uniformity;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">surface integrity;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flesh firmness;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health of the leaves;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">presence of cracks, deformities or damage.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These checks make it possible to schedule machine operations more accurately and coordinate harvested volumes with the farm\u2019s sorting, packaging or processing capacity.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to harvest beet<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The harvesting technique varies depending on the part of the plant intended for commercialisation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When harvesting the root, the soil is generally loosened using lifting or extraction systems. The machine must work at the correct depth, separating the root from the soil without causing excessive cuts, impacts or abrasions.<\/span><\/p><p><b>A professional harvesting process may include the following stages:<\/b><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>removal or management of the leafy part;<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>loosening the soil around the roots;<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>lifting and extraction;<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>removal of excess soil;<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>conveying and collection;<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>preliminary product sorting.<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment settings must take soil texture and moisture into account. Soil that is too wet can increase the amount of soil adhering to the roots and encourage compaction, while excessively dry and hard soil can increase the risk of abrasions or breakage.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forward speed must also be adapted to field conditions. The aim is not simply to increase hourly capacity, but to maintain a steady flow that reduces mechanical stress and preserves the product\u2019s commercial value.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can beet remain in the ground for too long?<\/span><\/h3><p><b>Leaving beet in the ground beyond the optimum harvesting time can lead to several problems.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Roots may become excessively large, lose uniformity or develop a texture that is less suitable for their intended commercial use.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remaining in the soil for too long can also increase exposure to:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">temperature fluctuations;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">waterlogging;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pathogen attacks;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pest damage;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cracks or deformities;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loss of uniformity among roots.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harvesting should therefore not be determined solely according to the calendar. The size required by the customer, weather conditions and the actual state of the field must also be considered.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For farms working with supply contracts or industrial processing schedules, delaying harvesting excessively can result in batches that fall outside the required size range, increase waste and complicate subsequent processing operations.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When to harvest beet<\/span><\/h3><p><b>The ideal time depends on the variety, crop cycle and intended use of the product.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Beet intended for the fresh market is generally harvested once it has reached the required commercial size and has an intact surface, regular shape and suitable firmness.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The assessment should take into account:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">average root diameter and weight;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">crop uniformity;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">colour and firmness;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">market or industrial customer requirements;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">forecast weather conditions;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">daily harvesting and processing capacity.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is preferable to harvest when the soil is dry enough to allow machinery to operate, but not so compact that extraction becomes difficult.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning must also be coordinated with subsequent stages. Harvesting volumes that exceed cooling, sorting or packaging capacity can lead to product build-up and increase the risk of deterioration.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harvesting beet leaves<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beet leaves can represent a commercial product in their own right, especially when harvested young and intended for the fresh market, fresh-cut produce or baby leaf mixes.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><b>In this case, harvesting is very different from root extraction.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The leaves must be cut evenly, avoiding fraying, crushing and contamination with soil.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main factors to control are:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cutting height;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">crop uniformity;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">integrity of the leaf blade;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">presence of yellowed or damaged leaves;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gentle conveying;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rapid transfer to the post-harvest line.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the aim is to allow the plant to regrow, cutting must not damage the heart of the plant. An incorrect cutting height can damage the growing point and reduce the plant\u2019s ability to regrow.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this type of product, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ortomec.com\/en\/harvesters\/foglia\/\"><b>Ortomec harvesters for leafy vegetables<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are designed to provide precise, gentle and adjustable cutting. Height control systems allow the machines to follow the ground profile and preserve the plant, while the conveying system helps limit mechanical damage to the leaves.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For farms marketing beet leaves, mechanisation offers significant advantages:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">greater working capacity;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduced labour requirements;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more consistent cutting height;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more uniform batches;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">less product handling;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">improved organisation of field operations.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ortomec solutions are developed to combine precision, gentle handling and productivity when harvesting leafy crops, while also helping to improve working conditions and the hygienic quality of the product.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-harvest management of beet<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beet quality can decline rapidly if the product is not handled correctly after lifting or cutting. Post-harvest operations should therefore be planned before machinery enters the field.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Root management<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After harvesting, the roots should undergo an initial sorting process to remove:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">broken or damaged produce;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">deformed roots;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">specimens outside the required size range;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">produce showing signs of rot;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plant residues and excess soil.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washing, grading and packaging depend on the intended market. In all cases, impacts and drops should be minimised, as surface damage can accelerate deterioration and reduce shelf life.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the product is not processed immediately, it should be transferred to suitable environments, maintaining temperature and humidity conditions compatible with the planned storage period.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leaf management<\/span><\/h3><p><b>Leaves require even faster handling.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> After cutting, they should be:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">protected from direct sunlight;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">collected in clean, ventilated containers;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">transferred rapidly to cooling;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sorted to remove damaged or non-compliant parts;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintained throughout an uninterrupted cold chain.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The time between the field and cooling directly affects turgidity, colour and commercial shelf life. For this reason, harvester capacity and the organisation of the processing facility must be correctly matched.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using machines that provide uniform cutting and gentle conveying helps reduce subsequent sorting work and preserve a higher percentage of marketable product.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beet harvesting is a process that must be planned according to the final product. Root extraction requires equipment capable of working the soil and lifting the product while minimising breakage and abrasions; <\/span><b>leaf harvesting, on the other hand, requires cutting precision, gentle handling and rapid post-harvest management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a farm, efficiency does not depend solely on machine speed. It is the result of coordination between:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">field uniformity;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">correct identification of maturity;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">equipment adjustment;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">daily processing capacity;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">logistics management;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">quality standards required by the customer.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the case of beet leaves, <\/span><b>our harvesters make it possible to turn cutting into a controlled and repeatable process<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reducing dependence on manual harvesting and helping farms achieve more uniform batches. 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