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Manor Lords: What is Emmer Fertility?Here’s an explanation on Emmer Fertility and how it affects Wheat in Manor Lords
Here’s an explanation on Emmer Fertility and how it affects Wheat in Manor Lords
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Hooded Horse
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Hooded Horse
Wondering what Emmer Fertility is in Manor Lords?When it comes time to seed and till the land inManor Lords. you’ll need to pay attention to fertility levels. Emmer Fertility is an especially important stat to keep in mind, though unfortunately, the game doesn’t tell you what this is.
In this quick explainer onEmmer Fertility in Manor Lords, we’ll break down this unexplained aspect of the game and tell you precisely what you need to know.
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What is Emmer Fertility in Manor Lords?
“Emmer” is basically a type of hulled wheat that was frequently harvested in ye olden days. With that in mind, it’s not too hard to realise that Emmer Fertility tells you whether the surrounding land is fertile enough to growWheat, which can eventually be turned intoFlourand thenBread, one of the most important foodstuffs in the game that can feed a wide swath of your populace at once.
To monitor Emmer Fertility levels in-game, as well as the fertility of other potential crops like Barley, Flax, and Rye, simplyclick the Construction icon at the bottom of the screen. A heatmap of sorts will overlay atop your map, showing you various sections of your territory in a variety of colours.Greenregions represent the most fertile areas, so you’re going to want to set up your Wheat-producing Fields there. Yellow and red regions should be avoided if possible, unless you have no other options.
Here you can see I’ve got a Field of Wheat partially in a area of decent (or green) Emmer Fertility, though the surrounding land isn’t as good. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Hooded Horse
Ultimately, it’s always worth hunting for a land plot with high Emmer Fertility from the get-go, even if you need to stray off the beaten path of your settlement’s starting vicinity a little bit. Obtaining Wheat and eventually Bread is a vital process inManor Lord’s farming system, which is really the best way to keep your peasants fed. For more information, check out our guide onobtaining food in Manor Lords.
Now that the mystery of Emmer Fertility has been explained to you, it’s time to get started farming! For more tips onManor Lords, check out our rundown ontradeand ourbeginner’s guide, which contains everything you need to know to survive your first year as a ruler.
