How to Farm in 7 Days to Die 1.0
Seeds and Crafting
Seeds are the foundation of farming in 7 Days to Die. You can acquire seeds in several ways:
- Crafting: You can craft seeds from crops. For example, crafting corn seeds requires five pieces of corn.
- Looting: Seeds can be found in loot containers or seed packs. Seed packs can be obtained from various sources like airdrops or as quest rewards.
- Trading: Traders often sell seeds, and some specialize in farming goods.
To unlock crafting recipes for seeds, you'll need to find Southern Farming Magazines. These magazines can be looted from bookshelves, filing cabinets, or other loot containers. You need 20 magazines to unlock all recipes.
Farm Plots
Farm plots are essential for growing crops. They are crafted using:
- Wood
- Rotting Flesh
- Nitrate Powder
- Clay Soil
Crafting farm plots becomes cheaper with the Living Off the Land perk:
- Rank 1: 30% cheaper
- Rank 2: 50% cheaper
You can also find farm plots in the wild or at POIs (Points of Interest) such as Johnny’s Town, which has 150 usable farm plots. Farm bundles from airdrops or quests also contain farm plots and seeds.
Farm Bundles
Farm bundles are a great way to quickly expand your farming setup. There are three types of farm bundles:
- Farm Bundle 01: Includes coffee seed, mushroom seed, corn seed, and three farm plots.
- Farm Bundle 02: Contains blueberry seed, potato seed, aloe vera seed, and three farm plots.
- Farm Bundle 03: Provides hops seed, super corn seed, pumpkin seed, and three farm plots.
Farmer Armor Set
The Farmer Armor Set enhances your farming efficiency:
- Hat: Boosts seed loot bonus (2% at quality 1 to 20% at quality 6).
- Outfit: Provides a crop harvest bonus (10% at quality 1 to 100% at quality 6).
- Gloves: Increase rifle damage (2% at quality 1 to 20% at quality 6).
- Boots: Offer a seed harvest bonus (2% at quality 1 to 20% at quality 6).
Wearing the full set increases your health and stamina from food by 10%.
Living Off the Land Perk
This perk, found under the Fortitude skill tree, is crucial for successful farming:
- Rank 1: Doubles the harvest of wild or planted crops and reduces farm plot crafting costs by 30%.
- Rank 2: 50% chance to harvest one additional crop and reduces farm plot crafting costs by 50%.
- Rank 3: Triples the harvest of wild or planted crops.
Tip: Early investment in Living Off the Land is highly recommended for maximizing crop yields and ensuring sustainability.
Farming Process
Crop Growth Stages:
- Seed Stage: Instantly after planting.
- Growing Stage: After 63 minutes (or game time equivalent).
- Plant Stage: Ready for harvest after another 63 minutes.
Harvesting crops yields twice the amount you get from wild crops and gives a 50% chance of receiving seeds to replant.
Harvest Efficiency:
- Level 1 Living Off the Land: 40 corn and 5 seeds, 45 potatoes and 4 seeds.
- Level 3 Living Off the Land: 65 corn and 7 seeds, 64 potatoes and 6 seeds.
- Level 6 Armor: Enhances yield slightly but the major benefit comes from the perk itself.
Optimal Crops and Recipes
Crops:
- Super Corn: Used for glue production (via Chemistry Station).
- Cotton: Used for cloth, which is essential for crafting duct tape.
- Potatoes and Mushrooms: Useful for cooking and crafting various food items.
Recipes:
- Meat Stew: Raw meat, potatoes, corn, animal fat, and water.
- Steak and Potato Meal: Raw meat, potatoes, mushrooms, and animal fat.
- Vegetable Stew: Potatoes, corn, mushrooms, and water (suitable for vegetarians).
Farming isn’t mandatory, but it offers great benefits for sustainability and food production. Whether you’re a seasoned farmer or just starting out, these tips should help you get the most out of your farming endeavors in 7 Days to Die. Enjoy your farming adventure!