Agriculture
Buy Food and Farming Supplies from Traders
Outpost traders can fill a specific food or garden-supply gap when your own harvest and scavenging do not cover it.
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Buy Food and Farming Supplies from Traders
An outpost in A0, B4, C2, or Z3. Use a General Store for general goods and food; trader stock differs by location.
SEE WHERE TO GO
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Before you go
- Cash or saleable surplus.
- Inventory capacity for the planned purchase.
- A route to an outpost that is accessible under your server's conditions.
Farming steps
- Before traveling, decide which food or farming item you actually need and check that you have enough space to carry it.
- At an outpost, interact with the relevant trader and open the buy menu.
- Inspect the current listing for the exact item; do not assume that seeds or a particular supply are in stock.
- Add available items to the cart and review the displayed cost before confirming the purchase.
- Complete the transaction, then transfer the goods from the temporary depot into your inventory.
- If you need funds, check the sell menu for surplus items and the trader's current buying conditions.
- Return to your plot or storage and use or store the purchase so it supports the next planting or food run.
- Check stock where you are before buying a substitute; trader inventories and economies can vary.
- Make a short shopping list so a changing assortment does not turn into an unnecessary gear run.
Repeat, collect and use
Repeat whenever you need supplies and a trader has them available. Purchases are limited by current stock, your funds, and trader conditions; restock is not guaranteed on a schedule.
Common mistakes
- Traveling for an unverified item can waste a trip; check the live buy menu first.
- Spending all cash on optional goods can leave no funds for urgent needs; prioritize the specific shortage.
- Leaving items in the temporary depot means they are not carried home; transfer purchases before exiting the trade screen.
When to stop or switch
Stop shopping when the required items are in your inventory or stock is unavailable; switch to another outpost or a self-supply method only if the extra trip is worthwhile.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
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