WHERE & HOW TO FARM Where to farm A suitable surface at a base, including a dark or underground location in standard PC survival worlds.
Mushrooms offer a crop option for a dark or underground base because they are the sunlight exception. Unlike most crops, they do not require a Farm Plot. Secure a Mushroom Seed, place it on a suitable surface, then collect the mature crop for food or crafting.
Before you go Mushroom Seed acquired from loot or crafting when available. A suitable open surface for planting. Storage for harvested mushrooms. Find a Mushroom Seed in loot or craft one if your progression and materials permit it. Choose a stable surface at your base with enough room to access the plant. Place the seed directly on that surface; a Farm Plot and sunlight are not needed for mushrooms. Leave the planting in place while it grows. Return to the spot and harvest once the mushroom is mature. Store the mushrooms or use them in food and crafting needs. Plant another seed when available to continue the supply. Farming tips Use a dark base surface for mushrooms rather than building a sunlit garden just for this crop. Mark or group planting spots so you can find them during regular base upkeep. Repeat, collect and use Repeat when another Mushroom Seed is available; the crop is renewable, but a new planting depends on seed supply.
Common mistakes Building a plot unnecessarily: mushrooms are the farming exception and do not require one. Assuming every crop grows underground: the sunlight exception applies to mushrooms, while most crops need light. Harvesting before maturity: revisit later if the plant is not ready. When to stop or switch Stop adding mushroom plantings when stored mushrooms meet your current needs, or focus on finding another seed if the planting supply ends.
Sources & fact checks REWARD DETAILS & CONDITIONS Sources & rewards All source types Farming route Farming priority Name A–Z Drop chance
Farming route A suitable surface at a base, including a dark or underground location in standard PC survival worlds.
Mushroom Seed acquired from loot or crafting when available. A suitable open surface for planting. Storage for harvested mushrooms. Rate not listed
Related guides More guides for gathering materials and making progress.
Find another guide Keep making progress in 7 Days to Die.
