Secure water before expanding crops
Dew collectors provide a passive Dew source that can be crafted into Water, while Burgess sells Water at Water World. Check the shop’s displayed stock and price when you need an immediate supply.
My Time at Sandrock FARMING GUIDESKnow what to farm.
Know what to farm.
And where to go.
My Time at Sandrock centers on a workshop economy powered by scrap recycling, mining, farming and commissions. Desert resources differ from Portia: water is scarce, crops use planter boxes, and machines need regular fuel. Prioritize the recycler and water supply before expanding crop production; commissions advance town and story access.
16 farming guides · PC / Global, full release 1.0+
What matters before you farm
Unlock requirements, costs and tips to help you get started.
Research the Civil Recycler for Iron Scrap
Iron Scrap goes through the Civil Recycler, whose blueprint is researched at the Research Center with Data Discs. Plan that machine unlock before relying on Iron Scrap for production.
Sources & fact checks
Keep Data Discs for research
Quarrying in the Eufaula Salvage Abandoned Ruins and breaking large salvage piles can yield Data Discs. They fund Research Center blueprints, so set them aside when machine research is your goal.
Sources & fact checks
Farm with a purpose
Prioritize early water and workshop inputs, then research, commissions, and crop access; place later unlocks and repeatable specialty farms after those progression needs.
Water and desert supplies
Water Collection
A dependable water reserve keeps crops growing and workshop machines operating in a desert setting.
Scrap and ore
Copper and Tin Scrap
Recover copper and tin materials from salvage for workshop crafting and commissions.
Scrap and ore
Copper Ore
Copper Ore from the ruins feeds furnace production and can be gathered alongside Data Discs and relic materials.
Water and desert supplies
Data Discs and Relics
Data Discs unlock Research Center blueprints, while recovered relic pieces can be restored for museum use.
Workshop progression
Commissions
Commissions pay Gols, experience, and Workshop Reputation while advancing workshop standing.
Water and desert supplies
Crop Planters
Planter farming provides harvests for food, crafting, and orders while making careful use of water and yard space.
Scrap and ore
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Scrap and ore
Copper and Tin Scrap
Recover copper and tin materials from salvage for workshop crafting and commissions.
Scrap and ore
Copper Ore
Copper Ore from the ruins feeds furnace production and can be gathered alongside Data Discs and relic materials.
Scrap and ore
Iron Scrap
Iron Scrap is a later workshop input that can be processed into metal and crafting resources for advanced builds.
Water and desert supplies
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Water and desert supplies
Water Collection
A dependable water reserve keeps crops growing and workshop machines operating in a desert setting.
Water and desert supplies
Data Discs and Relics
Data Discs unlock Research Center blueprints, while recovered relic pieces can be restored for museum use.
Water and desert supplies
Crop Planters
Planter farming provides harvests for food, crafting, and orders while making careful use of water and yard space.
Water and desert supplies
Morning Dew Collection Routine
Collecting Dew promptly helps preserve a renewable input for Worktable Water production.
Water and desert supplies
Water Conservation for Worktable Crafting
Water Conservation level 3 reduces Dew consumed per crafted Water, stretching collected supply.
Water and desert supplies
Super Dew Collector Upgrade
The Super Dew Collector gathers Dew faster than the standard unit, helping you build a steadier workshop water supply.
Crops and fishing
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Crops and fishing
Cactus Fruit from Desert Cacti
Wild cactus harvesting provides Cactus Fruit without requiring a planted crop bed.
Crops and fishing
Coffee Tea Tree
A planted Coffee Tea Tree can provide a long-term source of crop products for food and crafting.
Crops and fishing
Cactus Fruit from Planted Cactus Seeds
Cultivating Cactus Seeds provides a Workshop-based alternative to gathering fruit from wild desert cacti.
Crops and fishing
Fishing Traps
Fishing traps provide a passive fish supply that can support cooking and commissions.
Workshop progression
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Workshop progression
Commissions
Commissions pay Gols, experience, and Workshop Reputation while advancing workshop standing.
Workshop progression
Water Shop and Trade
Water World is a direct way to cover an urgent water shortfall when workshop collection is not enough.
Workshop progression
Workshop Machine Chains
Planning machine inputs as a chain prevents shortages and makes commissions and construction more predictable.
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Water and desert supplies
Water Collection
A dependable water reserve keeps crops growing and workshop machines operating in a desert setting.
Scrap and ore
Copper and Tin Scrap
Recover copper and tin materials from salvage for workshop crafting and commissions.
Scrap and ore
Copper Ore
Copper Ore from the ruins feeds furnace production and can be gathered alongside Data Discs and relic materials.
Water and desert supplies
Data Discs and Relics
Data Discs unlock Research Center blueprints, while recovered relic pieces can be restored for museum use.
Workshop progression
Commissions
Commissions pay Gols, experience, and Workshop Reputation while advancing workshop standing.
Water and desert supplies
Crop Planters
Planter farming provides harvests for food, crafting, and orders while making careful use of water and yard space.
Water and desert supplies
Morning Dew Collection Routine
Collecting Dew promptly helps preserve a renewable input for Worktable Water production.
Workshop progression
Water Shop and Trade
Water World is a direct way to cover an urgent water shortfall when workshop collection is not enough.
Workshop progression
Workshop Machine Chains
Planning machine inputs as a chain prevents shortages and makes commissions and construction more predictable.
Crops and fishing
Cactus Fruit from Desert Cacti
Wild cactus harvesting provides Cactus Fruit without requiring a planted crop bed.
Water and desert supplies
Water Conservation for Worktable Crafting
Water Conservation level 3 reduces Dew consumed per crafted Water, stretching collected supply.
Water and desert supplies
Super Dew Collector Upgrade
The Super Dew Collector gathers Dew faster than the standard unit, helping you build a steadier workshop water supply.
Scrap and ore
Iron Scrap
Iron Scrap is a later workshop input that can be processed into metal and crafting resources for advanced builds.
Crops and fishing
Coffee Tea Tree
A planted Coffee Tea Tree can provide a long-term source of crop products for food and crafting.
Crops and fishing
Cactus Fruit from Planted Cactus Seeds
Cultivating Cactus Seeds provides a Workshop-based alternative to gathering fruit from wild desert cacti.
Crops and fishing
Fishing Traps
Fishing traps provide a passive fish supply that can support cooking and commissions.
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