Mint Aisberg

Cultivation Features of the Iceberg Variety

The Iceberg mint variety, developed by experts at VILAR, is widely considered the gold standard for those involved in the cultivation of medicinal and aromatic herbs. From an operator's perspective, this variety stands out for its exceptional technical efficiency. The plant demonstrates consistent survival rates, which is crucial when scaling up production areas. During cultivation, the variety shows high responsiveness to agricultural practices: timely irrigation and precise fertilization allow for a consistently high-quality harvest.

Performance and Yield

The primary value of this variety lies in its chemical composition and essential oil productivity. In commercial cultivation, Iceberg is distinguished by the following parameters:

• High menthol concentration, making the raw material highly sought after in the pharmaceutical and food industries.
• Resistance to common fungal diseases, which reduces the need for aggressive fungicide treatments and simplifies the product certification process.
• Uniformity of shoot development: during mechanical harvesting, this ensures minimal loss of green mass and high collection purity.

Field maintenance boils down to standard operations: weeding and moisture control. The variety does not require specific, complex conditions that would complicate an agronomist's work. Even in volatile weather conditions, Iceberg retains its defined varietal characteristics, confirming its status as a significant breeding achievement by VILAR.