WHERE & HOW TO FARM Where to farm Planter boxes where crops can be planted, inspected, and cloned; neighboring plants can crossbreed.
Each planted seed develops six gene slots, so compare plants after planting rather than assuming seeds are alike. Preserve a specimen that suits your crop and conditions by cloning it. Growth, yield, hardiness, and water demand can influence which plant is useful for your setup.
Before you go Several seeds of the same crop for comparison. Planter space with water and light. A knife or suitable tool for cloning. A defined goal such as growth, yield, or resilience. Plant several seeds of the same crop to reveal their individual genes. Inspect each plant's six slots once visible. Compare growth, yield, hardiness, water demand, and empty slots with your farm conditions. Keep specimens that fit the intended crop use. If improving a strain, arrange compatible same-species neighbors for crossbreeding. Inspect resulting plants and select a suitable candidate. Clone the selected plant before harvesting, then use the clone to expand stock. Farming tips Growth and yield are often useful, while hardiness can matter in difficult temperatures or biomes. Water traits affect consumption, so balance a candidate against irrigation capacity. Repeat, collect and use Repeat planting and selection until you have enough clones to maintain your chosen crop. Cloning preserves planting stock; it is not itself a harvest.
Common mistakes Assuming all seeds share genes: inspect each planted candidate. Cloning before checking traits: compare genotype and farm fit first. Ignoring water needs: confirm irrigation can sustain the chosen strain. When to stop or switch Stop selecting once you have enough planting stock suited to the farm, then use clones in the production cycle.
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Farming route Planter boxes where crops can be planted, inspected, and cloned; neighboring plants can crossbreed.
Several seeds of the same crop for comparison. Planter space with water and light. A knife or suitable tool for cloning. A defined goal such as growth, yield, or resilience. Rate not listed
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