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A '''farm plot''' is a building that allows [[dwarf|dwarves]] to grow [[plant]]s from [[seed]]s. Plants can be used for [[food]] or to [[brew]] [[alcohol]]. Farm plots built [[outside]] have completely different crops than farm plots built inside. | A '''farm plot''' is a building that allows [[dwarf|dwarves]] to grow [[plant]]s from [[seed]]s. Plants can be used for [[food]] or to [[brew]] [[alcohol]]. Farm plots built [[outside]] have completely different crops than farm plots built inside. | ||
In large fortresses, farming is the most compact way of producing food. Some early forts can subsist with [[herbalist]]s collecting plants from [[bush]]es outside but that is insufficient to support large populations. (Note that plants gathered by herbalist can be processed for the seeds necessary to set up an outside farm.) | In large fortresses, farming is the most compact way of producing food. Some early forts can subsist with [[herbalist]]s collecting plants from [[bush]]es outside but that is insufficient to support large populations. (Note that plants gathered by herbalist can be processed for the seeds necessary to set up an outside farm.) | ||
− | See the article on [[ | + | See the article on [[crops]] for details on the conditions needed to grow the available plants. |
== Building the farm plot == | == Building the farm plot == | ||
Farm plots must be built on a suitable location and require a dwarf with the [[grower|farming (fields)]] skill enabled to prepare. | Farm plots must be built on a suitable location and require a dwarf with the [[grower|farming (fields)]] skill enabled to prepare. | ||
− | *Farms can be built on | + | *Farms can be built on [[soil]], [[sand]], [[Soil|silt]], [[clay]] or [[loam]]. |
*To build a farm on [[rock]] you must first make it [[mud|muddy]] by [[irrigation]]. | *To build a farm on [[rock]] you must first make it [[mud|muddy]] by [[irrigation]]. | ||
Where farms can't be built: | Where farms can't be built: | ||
− | *Over [[ | + | *Over [[Tree|trees]], saplings, [[Shrub|shrubs]], [[Boulder|boulders]] or constructed objects (roads, doors, etc). (Constructed floors, however, are acceptable if muddy). |
To place a farm plot enter the {{K|b}}uild menu and select farm {{K|p}}lots. Use the {{K|u}} and {{K|k}} keys to expand the width and height of the plot, and {{K|m}} and {{K|h}} to decrease the size. When the plot is the desired size, and in the right position, pressing {{K|Enter}} will place it. A free dwarf with the [[grower]] skill should then start clearing out any rubble or other impediments away from the farm plot. Trees inside the plotted area must be cleared by a [[wood cutter]] before you lay it out or that tile will be skipped. Shrubs and saplings must also be cleared beforehand, even already dead ones. Living shrubs may be gathered by an herbalist, while dead shrubs and saplings may be cleared by trampling or by constructing and deconstructing a [[wall]] or [[floor]] over the tile. Boulders can be [[smooth]]ed away, but the resulting stone floor must then be irrigated. | To place a farm plot enter the {{K|b}}uild menu and select farm {{K|p}}lots. Use the {{K|u}} and {{K|k}} keys to expand the width and height of the plot, and {{K|m}} and {{K|h}} to decrease the size. When the plot is the desired size, and in the right position, pressing {{K|Enter}} will place it. A free dwarf with the [[grower]] skill should then start clearing out any rubble or other impediments away from the farm plot. Trees inside the plotted area must be cleared by a [[wood cutter]] before you lay it out or that tile will be skipped. Shrubs and saplings must also be cleared beforehand, even already dead ones. Living shrubs may be gathered by an herbalist, while dead shrubs and saplings may be cleared by trampling or by constructing and deconstructing a [[wall]] or [[floor]] over the tile. Boulders can be [[smooth]]ed away, but the resulting stone floor must then be irrigated. | ||
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* [[Farming]], for a complete guide | * [[Farming]], for a complete guide | ||
* [[Irrigation]] | * [[Irrigation]] | ||
− | * [[Tile | + | * [[Tile_attributes|Tile Attributes]] |
{{Farming FAQ}} | {{Farming FAQ}} | ||
− | + | [[Category:Buildings]] | |
− | + | [[Category:Agriculture]] |