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Farming explained in Manor LordsHow to farm rye, wheat, and other crops in Manor Lords
How to farm rye, wheat, and other crops in Manor Lords
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Hooded Horse
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Hooded Horse
Trying to figure out how farming works in Manor Lords?Setting up a farm is one of the major steps you’ll need to undertake inManor Lordsto make your fledgling settler’s camp transform into a bustling, healthy town. But there’s quite a bit to figure out along the way, from basics like setting up your land plots to more involved questions like how farming works in tandem with the seasons.
We’ve spent enough time fiddling in the fields to give you some assistance. In this guide onhow to farm in Manor Lords, we’ll outline what you need to do to ensure that your farm is healthy and bountiful.
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Farming explained in Manor Lords
Sometimes the map will present you with mostly unsuitable areas for farming, which can be annoying. Don’t be afraid to expand your settlement to find the best possible plots. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Hooded Horse
Once you’ve made your plot, you can choose the crop you want your peasants to plant. Your choices include the following:
Once you’ve made your choice, construct aFarmhousenext to your plot of land for workers to till your fields. You can put up to eight families in a Farmhouse, so if you want your farm to grow fast, it’s best to stock up on workers.
Out of all of these bits of info, I’ve found it most useful to keep an eye onfertilization percentage. Higher percentages mean that the crop is growing faster, while lower percentages mean that growth is slow. If the percentage ever reaches zero, your plot of land is no longer fertile, and you’ll have to switch whatever you’re growing on it to Fallow.
Here’s a glimpse of the farming menu. Take note of the fact that I’ve got a three-year crop rotation set up, but all of my percentages are in the 20s. Perhaps it’s time to turn this field Fallow… |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Hooded Horse
And those are the basics of farming! You can augment the output of your plot of land with structures like theWindmill, which is needed to turn Wheat and Rye into Flour, and theCommunal Oven, which turns Flour into Bread.Pasturesare required for letting sheep graze on your farm, whileSheep Farmsallow you to gather Wool from those sheep.
Here are a few other general tips on farming to keep in mind as you begin your mission to grow crops:
That should be all you need to know on farming inManor Lords. If you’re on the lookout for more tips on upgraging your settlement, head on over to our guides onlaying down roads,demolishing buildings,engaging in trade, or even exploring your ever-growing town inthird person Visit Mode. We’ve also got a handy guide ofManor Lords tips and tricksif you’re just getting started with the game.
