Crops and settlement production
Fertilize Zone Growth
A Fertilize zone lets a Farmer apply fertilizer to crops and speed their growth.
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Fertilize Zone Growth
A Fertilize work zone assigned over selected crop plots in the settlement.
Before you go
- A Farmer settler able to perform fertilizing work.
- Fertilizer in storage the Farmer can access.
- Crops and an assigned Fertilize zone covering the intended plots.
Farming steps
- Decide which crop plots should receive fertilizer and leave other fields outside the target area.
- Open the Settlement interface and use the work assignment controls to create a Fertilize zone.
- Place the zone over the intended crop area and review its boundaries.
- Confirm the Farmer has fertilizing work enabled and can reach the fertilizer storage.
- Keep fertilizer accessible and allow the Farmer to work in the zone.
- Check the field and storage to confirm the worker is applying fertilizer to the selected crops.
- Restock fertilizer as needed and collect the resulting harvest for cooking or storage.
- Make the zone fit the field rather than covering every plot, especially if fertilizer is limited.
- Keep fertilizer in a reachable container and separate from crop output for easier stock checks.
Repeat, collect and use
Repeatable while fertilizer remains available and the zone and Farmer assignment stay active; fertilizer is consumed as crops are treated.
Common mistakes
- Creating a zone without assigning the Farmer: enable the relevant work priority.
- Including plots you do not want treated: edit the zone boundaries to cover only intended crops.
- Assuming fertilizer is unlimited: inspect storage and restock when the worker runs out.
When to stop or switch
Stop fertilizing a field when its crop supply is sufficient or fertilizer stock is low; resume when the harvest need justifies the input.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
Open a guide to find other locations and see what the item is used for.