Crop growing
Crop Plot Food Production
Growing crops supplies repeatable ingredients for meals and other production uses.
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Crop Plot Food Production
Crop Plots or Dirt Mounds at a prospect shelter or base.
Before you go
- Seeds for the desired crop.
- A Crop Plot or Dirt Mound compatible with the seed.
- Water and any other conditions the crop requires.
- Storage or a production station for the harvest.
Farming steps
- Choose whether the harvest is for meals, animal feed, or another production chain.
- Gather seeds by foraging, extracting seeds from crops, or using a Workshop Farming Packet.
- Place a Crop Plot or prepare a Dirt Mound where you can tend and collect the plants.
- Plant the seeds and check the crop's status for missing growing conditions.
- Supply water and address any listed needs that your plot setup can meet.
- Harvest the mature crop and separate what you will eat from what you will process.
- Keep seed stock for the next planting before consuming or converting the rest.
- Use the crop status display to identify missing conditions instead of applying every possible input blindly.
- Keep food, feed, and seed reserves separate so one use does not consume the next planting.
Repeat, collect and use
Repeat the planting and harvest cycle while you can supply seeds and the crop's growing needs. Harvest availability depends on plant conditions and the prospect.
Common mistakes
- Planting a seed in an incompatible setup; use a Dirt Mound or Crop Plot that supports it.
- Consuming the entire harvest; reserve seeds before using produce for food or processing.
- Ignoring plant status; check and correct the conditions shown for the crop.
When to stop or switch
Stop expanding when harvests cover your intended meals or production chain and you can maintain a seed reserve.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
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