When harvesting is carried out in peppermint?

When the Peppermint crop is in full bloom during vegetative maturity, optimum oil can be obtained from it. The oil yield is affected because of environmental conditions, crop variety, weather, water, and the nutrients present in soil. Harvesting includes cutting of mint and then it is allowed to dry for 24 hours. Cured mint is then transported to the distillery where it is distilled for maximum oil production.