Crop farming
Water Garden Crops
Checking soil moisture and watering when necessary protects the investment you made in planting a plot.
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Water Garden Crops
A prepared garden plot near shelter or a reliable water source.
Before you go
- Planted garden plot
- Water container
- Access to water
- Safe route between plot and shelter
Farming steps
- Check the plot after planting and whenever you return from a supply run.
- Look at the crop state in-game to determine whether watering is needed.
- Fill a container at a suitable source before approaching the plot if water is required.
- Apply water to the planted patches using the available interaction.
- If the plot is exposed, allow rain to hydrate it and recheck the crop state afterward.
- Return when the crop is ready and harvest only after confirming the food can be collected.
- Place plots where rain can reach them and where a refill trip does not cross a dangerous area.
- Carry a modest amount of water for tending instead of hauling a full container on every food run.
Repeat, collect and use
Repeat moisture checks during ordinary visits. Water only as required; rain can reduce the need for manual watering but does not remove the need to inspect the crop.
Common mistakes
- Watering on a blind schedule: check crop condition first and use the interaction only when needed.
- Assuming rain reaches a sheltered or covered plot: inspect after weather and water manually if it remains dry.
- Making a long exposed trip solely to water: move the garden or combine tending with an existing supply route.
When to stop or switch
Stop watering once the plants show they are adequately hydrated; switch to another task and return later to inspect growth and harvest readiness.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
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