Harvesting and storing farm crops before freezing weather gives you a planned food reserve when growing stops.
PC / Global, base game with Reign of Giants-compatible notes where stated
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Where to farm
A protected camp farm near food storage and cooking facilities.
Use the growing season to turn seeds into harvests, then move the crop into storage or cooking before winter conditions arrive. Farm plots can be fertilized to help crops grow, but fertilizer does not make plants grow below freezing. The useful winter strategy is preparation: finish the crop cycle in time, store food safely, and hold some planting stock for a later season. A farm is a seasonal food source, so pair it with other supplies rather than assuming it will keep producing through cold weather.
Fertilizer such as Manure, Rot, or Guano for crop care.
Storage or food preparation capacity for harvested produce.
Begin the crop cycle while conditions permit growth, leaving enough time to harvest before freezing weather.
Plant seeds in the camp farm and apply fertilizer when it is useful for crop growth.
Check the plots as you handle camp tasks and harvest mature crops rather than leaving them exposed.
Move harvested produce into storage or prepare it for later meals.
Keep a share of the harvest or seeds for the next planting instead of using everything as food.
As winter approaches, stop relying on new crop growth and switch your meal plan to stored supplies.
Return to farm planting when conditions again support growth.
Farming tips
Fertilizing does not overcome below-freezing conditions; finish growing and harvesting before winter arrives.
Store harvests deliberately and keep seed reserves separate so winter meals do not consume the next crop cycle.
Repeat, collect and use
Repeat the seasonal plant, harvest, and reserve cycle when growth conditions permit. Winter production is limited: crops do not advance below freezing, so stored food bridges the gap.
Common mistakes
Waiting until freezing weather to start the crop: plant early enough to harvest first.
Leaving mature crops exposed while expecting to gather them later: harvest and store before winter conditions.
Eating the full harvest: retain seeds or produce for the next growing cycle.
When to stop or switch
Stop depending on the plots once freezing conditions halt growth or your stored food reserve is adequate. Resume planting when suitable conditions return.
