Set up a Potato crop so seed stock can produce a harvest at base rather than depending only on loot.
PC / Global, current version
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Where to farm
A protected base plot on level grassy or fertile soil, or in a Planter if the ground is unsuitable.
Potato Seed appears in the list of placeable crop seeds. Plant it on a suitable surface, harvest when ready and preserve seed stock for the next cycle. This guide gives a general crop method because timing and output can vary with game settings. Confirm that the in-game crop is mature and use the crafting menu to check any seed recovery option before consuming the harvest.
Storage capacity for harvested potatoes and reserve seed.
Acquire Potato Seed from an available loot source or your stored crop supplies.
Choose a flat, accessible area where the crop can be protected and harvested safely.
Place a Planter if you cannot plant on the selected ground.
Plant the seed on the surface and verify the crop has been placed.
Wait for the plant to reach its harvestable state, checking it directly in game.
Harvest and collect the potatoes before leaving the plot.
Keep seed stock for replanting and use only the surplus harvest for food or storage.
Farming tips
Keep crops near your safehouse so you can check and collect them without a long supply trip.
Put seed stock in a separate container to reduce accidental consumption.
Repeat, collect and use
Repeat the grow-and-harvest loop as long as seed stock is available. Replanting makes this a renewable activity; a one-time seed without seed recovery is a limited start.
Common mistakes
Attempting to place a potato produce item: use Potato Seed.
Assuming the crop is ready based on elapsed time alone: check its in-game state.
Consuming seed needed to continue: reserve it before using the harvest.
When to stop or switch
Stop when you have enough potatoes for your current needs or your seed reserve is low; switch to collecting seed before planting another round.
