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# Farming & Homestead

**Grow the field, grow your future.** Build a productive farming routine, learn crop growth mechanics, take care of livestock and gradually open more land for cultivation.

{% hint style="info" %}
**CORE FARM LOOP:** Prepare soil → Plant a seed → Water when needed → Wait for maturity → Harvest → Repeat. A mature crop must have **fresh water** to be harvested.
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## Your Farming Guidebook

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><img src="https://3304301293-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FbQIqdwAW3pBEuDAr0Fmo%2Fuploads%2FcU7Qwi3kEv2TTXUDtg4Y%2Fstarter-hoe.png?alt=media" alt="" data-size="line"></td><td><strong>Farming: Plant, Water &#x26; Harvest</strong></td><td>Complete tutorial, action costs, six crop types, growth indicators and reward mechanics.</td><td><a href="https://harvest-vale.gitbook.io/harvest-vale-docs/farming-and-homestead/farming-plant-water-and-harvest">https://harvest-vale.gitbook.io/harvest-vale-docs/farming-and-homestead/farming-plant-water-and-harvest</a></td></tr><tr><td><img src="https://3304301293-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FbQIqdwAW3pBEuDAr0Fmo%2Fuploads%2FNetMJzdO3aXE7Scv0Dhh%2Fprogress-farm-exp.png?alt=media" alt="" data-size="line"></td><td><strong>Crop Encyclopedia</strong></td><td>Compare the supported crops by growth duration, yield, Player EXP and Farm EXP.</td><td><a href="https://harvest-vale.gitbook.io/harvest-vale-docs/farming-and-homestead/crop-encyclopedia">https://harvest-vale.gitbook.io/harvest-vale-docs/farming-and-homestead/crop-encyclopedia</a></td></tr><tr><td><img src="https://3304301293-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FbQIqdwAW3pBEuDAr0Fmo%2Fuploads%2FjG6lfP6AI3JuzICREbAg%2Fstarter-sickle.png?alt=media" alt="" data-size="line"></td><td><strong>Farm Size &#x26; Rock Clearing</strong></td><td>Understand expanding field dimensions, level requirements and clearing restrictions.</td><td><a href="https://harvest-vale.gitbook.io/harvest-vale-docs/farming-and-homestead/farm-size-and-rock-clearing">https://harvest-vale.gitbook.io/harvest-vale-docs/farming-and-homestead/farm-size-and-rock-clearing</a></td></tr><tr><td><img src="https://3304301293-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FbQIqdwAW3pBEuDAr0Fmo%2Fuploads%2FAR5antQUK6YtOQa64LkH%2Fprogress-player-exp.png?alt=media" alt="" data-size="line"></td><td><strong>Livestock &#x26; Animal Care</strong></td><td>Meet the supported animals and understand feeding, maturity and care mechanics.</td><td><a href="https://harvest-vale.gitbook.io/harvest-vale-docs/farming-and-homestead/livestock-and-animal-care">https://harvest-vale.gitbook.io/harvest-vale-docs/farming-and-homestead/livestock-and-animal-care</a></td></tr><tr><td><img src="https://3304301293-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FbQIqdwAW3pBEuDAr0Fmo%2Fuploads%2FPLvsnvBq3fKauzoZlg7a%2Fguide-gold-icon.png?alt=media" alt="" data-size="line"></td><td><strong>Farm Shop &#x26; Gold Prices</strong></td><td>Review seed purchases, shop supply categories and base Gold sell values.</td><td><a href="https://harvest-vale.gitbook.io/harvest-vale-docs/farming-and-homestead/farm-shop-and-gold-prices">https://harvest-vale.gitbook.io/harvest-vale-docs/farming-and-homestead/farm-shop-and-gold-prices</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## What Can You Grow?

| Crop Family                | Growth Time (Default) | Farming Purpose                 |
| -------------------------- | --------------------- | ------------------------------- |
| **Turnip, Tomato, Potato** | 1 growth day          | Faster crops for farming cycles |
| **Corn, Cabbage**          | 2 growth days         | Mid-duration crop rotation      |
| **Watermelon**             | 3 growth days         | Longer growth cycle             |

Each crop growth day normally takes **24 real-world hours**. Water must be fresh at harvest time; the in-game day/night visual cycle does not determine crop maturity.

## Expand Your Land

| Farm Level | Available Cultivation Area |
| ---------- | :------------------------: |
| 1–4        |            6 × 6           |
| 5–9        |            8 × 8           |
| 10–14      |           10 × 10          |
| 15–19      |           12 × 12          |
| 20–24      |           14 × 14          |
| 25+        |           16 × 16          |

## Resources and Rewards

* **Harvesting** gives crop items plus fixed **Player EXP and Farm EXP** per eligible tile.
* **Planting and harvesting** can award **Vale Vouchers** while the Farming allocation remains available.
* **Selling produce** is a separate activity; a harvest does not automatically produce Gold.
* **USDG Harvest Reward** figures currently shown in game are **Coming Soon previews**, not active USDG transfers.

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Know before you plant:** Different actions consume Energy and Stamina. The full Farming guide lists the authoritative tool costs, watering requirements, and troubleshooting steps.
{% endhint %}

**Recommended starting point:** [Your First Day](https://harvest-vale.gitbook.io/harvest-vale-docs/getting-started/your-first-day) → [Farming Tutorial](https://harvest-vale.gitbook.io/harvest-vale-docs/farming-and-homestead/farming-plant-water-and-harvest) → [Crop Encyclopedia](https://harvest-vale.gitbook.io/harvest-vale-docs/farming-and-homestead/crop-encyclopedia).


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