TABLE OF CONTENTS

✧ About Desert Farming

Desert Farming is the livelihood of growing Crops from Seeds in the Sunswept Wastes. 

Farming is hard work, between the harsh weather, maintaining fields, and making sure planted Seeds are watered, weeded, and aren't being eaten by pests. Water is hard to come by in a desert, especially the Sunswept Wastes, so irrigation and maintaining moisture and fertile soil is an ongoing battle!

✧ Types Of Farms & Crops

2 Types of Farms

3 Types Of Crops

Once planted, and with water and sunshine, Fruits & Vegetables, Herbs and Berries will begin to grow! That's great! Now what? Well, Farmers are pretty busy folks and have a lot to do, so they just can't sit and watch their newly planted Crops sprout and grow. 

Time is money, so the quicker that a Crop grows, the quicker a Farmer can sell the fresh Crops for Coins. However, different Crops naturally grow at different speeds, and the different seasons, Rainy or Dry, also matter. There are ways that a Farmer can assist their Crops to make them grow faster, but that costs Coins too. 

Buying Fertilizer from the General Store will certainly speed up Crops growth rates, which comes in handy because once the season changes, all Crops from the previous season die and new Seeds will need to be purchased!

Farmers have to spend Coins to earn Coins so that they can spend some more! So get planting to get paid!

✧ Crop Growing Speeds

 Note   Fertilizer reduces the wait time for harvesting depending on the quality
However! Keep in mind that Fertilizer will degrade over time!

Check the General Store for their selection of fertilizers

✧ Crop Yield

The amount of Crops you harvest depends on the Soil you use. 

 Note   Higher quality soil increases the crop yield.
However! Keep in mind that soil quality WILL NOT carry over harvest-to-harvest EXCEPT for Crops that regrow automatically

 Note   Farmers can add better soil either before planting or after planting  -as long as the Crops are not mature

Check the General Store for their selection of soils

✧ How To Grow Crops

1. A Farmer Purchasing some Seeds from the Store

   1. Keep in mind which Season it is (Rainy or Dry) and when the Season ends! Once a Season has ended, all remaining unharvested Crops will die and new Seeds will need t be Purchased! Refer to here to see how long the Seasons last for.

2. Depending on the growth speed, the Farmer would have to wait until the Crops are ready for harvest. 

   1. On your profile, in Produce and Berry Tracker, there is a section indicating when and whether the crops are ready to be harvested.

3. Purchasing and adding Fertilizer and Soil to any Crop will speed up its growth and/or increase harvest yield. 

   1. This should be done via the Submit Mail channel on Discord as a Purchase.

✧ How To Harvest Crops

1. A member sends a Submission Form via the drop-down menu found in the Submit Mail channel on the Discord server to Harvest their Crops.

2. This will open a pop-up form to fill out.

3. In the form, the member must provide the following information:

   1. The type of Crop(s) to be Harvested

   2. The Submission of the crop being harvested - Clearly state if different Crops have been depicted in the same Submission

   3. State if your Farmer owns any equipment or Draft Companions (mods can see this, but mentioning this info makes things easier)

   4. Provide a link to your Storage. Make sure the link is clickable!

4. Once the form is complete, click the Submit button. This will create a Private Mail channel with the information that you have provided.

5. Wait for a mod to review your request and confirm your character's Harvest. Once you get that confirmation, congratulations! Your Farmer has Harvested their Crops! The number of Harvested Crops will be randomized and placed into your character's Storage. Hopefully, your Farm hasn't been affected by any Damage or Hazards!

✧ Farm Hired Help

What's the difference between Farmers and Hired Help? Well, Farmers are the Solarans who pay for the Renovations and Equipment and Hired Help are the ones who... work! To be Hired Help is for the Solarans who want to do the daily work, without any of the fuss of managing or up-keeping a Farm. 

However! The more Hired Help a Farm has, the more Coins earned for all those involved! Hard work and supporting Solara Veil's growing workforce does pay off!

For more information, see the Hired Help & Business Employees page!

Farm Renovations & Hazards

Let's face it, life is hard and unpredictable! Especially when one lives in the Sunswept Wastes! With hazards everywhere and can occur at anytime, it's important to upgrade your farm so your character can be better prepared. Not only can some of these upgrades help prevent disasters though, but some can also provide in extra coin with submissions as well! Remember that Farm Hazards are hazards that effect both their porperty/land and their crops as well!

These upgrades can either be Drafts that help prevent certain hazards can be bought at the Desert Bloom Ranch or equipment provided by the Architectural Guild. 

✦ Better Crop Support Structures

20 Coins - +1 Coin per Occupation Submission

✦ Updated Fencing

40 Coins - 1 Free Damage Repair

✦ Raised Garden Beds - Unavailable

60 Coins - Can now grow Exotic Seeds

✦ Electrical Lampposts - Unavailable

80 Coins - 50% Discount on 1 Farm Equipment

✦ Larger Storage Shed - Unavailable

120 Coins - 1 Free Farm Draft

✧ How To Renovate Your Farm

1. A member sends a Purchase Request via the drop-down menu found in the Submit Mail channel on the Discord server for a Farm Renovation. This will open a pop-up form to fill out.

2. In the form, the member will state either: 

   1. State which Renovation your Solaran is purchasing for their Farm.

   2. Provide a link to your Storage. Make sure the link is clickable!

3. Once the form is complete, click the Submit button. This will create a Private Mail channel with the information that you have provided.

4. Wait for a mod to review your request and confirm your character's House Renovation. Once you get that confirmation, congratulations! Your character is now the owner of a better house!