Food and wildlife
Planter Crop Loop
Planters let you turn gathered seeds into a local supply of berries or herbs, reducing the need to find every plant in the wild.
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Planter Crop Loop
Standing or wall planters at your base, near the area where you store and prepare food.
Before you go
- Standing or wall planter.
- Seeds gathered from plants you can identify.
- Inventory space for harvested berries or herbs.
Farming steps
- Build or choose a planter at camp in a spot you can check on regular returns.
- Gather seeds from a plant variety you recognize while foraging.
- Place the seeds in the planter using its interaction and note what you planted.
- Continue normal travel and base tasks rather than waiting at the planter.
- Return later and check whether the planted crop is ready to collect.
- Harvest the berries or herbs and use suitable food directly or carry it for travel.
- Collect more seeds during future forage trips and replant to continue the cycle.
- Plant known edible varieties so you can use the harvest confidently.
- Treat the planter as a supplement to hunting and fishing, not an immediate meal source.
Repeat, collect and use
Repeatable when you gather more seeds and replant; each harvest depends on the planted crop growing and is not an instant refill.
Common mistakes
- Planting unidentified seeds and assuming the output is edible; use varieties you recognize.
- Expecting an immediate harvest after planting; return later and check growth.
- Depending only on planters for expedition food; pack other provisions as needed.
When to stop or switch
Stop planting once your base has enough crop supply for current needs; switch to wild forage or animal food when you need food before the next harvest.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
Open a guide to find other locations and see what the item is used for.