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− | + | A '''farm''' is a building that allows dwarves to grow [[plant]]s from [[seed]] as a method to produce [[food]] and [[alcohol]] for a fortress. Farms can be built [[outside]] on the surface on top of [[soil]], [[sand]], silt, clay or loam, or inside over those terrain types and on [[mud|muddied]] ground. | |
− | + | Creating muddy ground indoors requires the use of [[floodgates]], [[channel]]s and/or [[screw pumps]]. | |
− | In large fortresses, | + | In large fortresses, a farm is the most compact way of producing food. Early forts can get by with [[herbalist]]s collecting plants from [[bush]]es outside, but is generally not sufficient for large populations. However, plants gathered by herbalism can be processed or eaten for the seeds necessary to set up a farm. |
− | See the article on [[ | + | See the article on [[crops]] for details on the conditions needed to grow the available plants. |
− | == | + | == Defining the farm plot == |
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− | + | Farm plots must be built on a suitable location and require a dwarf with the [[grower]] skill enabled to prepare. | |
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− | 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 | + | 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. |
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== Suggested size == | == Suggested size == | ||
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− | + | Surprisingly little space is needed to provide enough food; a 5x5 plot will provide enough to bring you through your first winter, and even smaller fields are sufficient if supplemented with plant gathering, hunting, fishing, or trading. Try to leave a little extra space in [[underground]] farm rooms for for farmers to stack spare boulders. Stones that get moved under doors in a farm can cause them to get stuck ajar that can lead to flooding. | |
− | == See | + | === See Also === |
* [[Farming]], for a complete guide | * [[Farming]], for a complete guide | ||
* [[Irrigation]] | * [[Irrigation]] | ||
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− | + | [[Category:Buildings]] | |
− | + | [[Category:Agriculture]] |