A harvesting apparatus comprising a first conveyor (30) for conveying seedlingtrays (10), a cutting station (40) adjacent the first conveyor (30) to cut theleaves of the seedlings and a second conveyor (41) for taking cut leaves awayfrom the cutting station (40). A stationary plate or grill (82) is placed inthe gap (82A) between the first conveyor (30) and the cutting station (40) forsupporting the trays (10). The cutting mechanism at the cutting station (40)may be adjustable in height above the plate or grill (82). A method ofharvesting leafy vegetables and legumes using this apparatus is also described.
