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==All-Purpose== | ==All-Purpose== | ||
| − | Many [[dwarf|dwarves]] prefer the humble [[plump helmet]], which can be [[farming|grown]] year-round, [[food|eaten raw]], [[cook|cooked]], or brewed into [[Alcohol|wine]], and many early fortresses rely on the plump helmet crop as a main component of their diet. | + | Many [[dwarf|dwarves]] prefer the humble [[plump helmet]], which can be [[farming|grown]] year-round, [[food|eaten raw]], [[cook|cooked]], or brewed into [[Alcohol|wine]], and many early fortresses rely on the plump helmet crop as a main component of their diet. All above-ground crops are all-seasons as well, the best of which are probably [[wild strawberry|wild strawberries]], [[longland grass]], and [[whip vine]]s. For a table summarizing the [[crop]] products, limitations, and values, refer to the main [[Crop]] article. |
==Booze== | ==Booze== | ||
Four principal seeds available at the beginning of an expedition ([[cave wheat]], [[pig tail]], [[plump helmet]], [[sweet pod]]) all produce underground crops that can be made into [[booze]] worth 10☼. Above ground crops will require you to [[trade]] or [[gather plants|gather]] for [[seed]]s, but the best of them that can be [[farming|farmed]] are [[sun berry|sun berries]], which produce [[sunshine]] worth 25☼. | Four principal seeds available at the beginning of an expedition ([[cave wheat]], [[pig tail]], [[plump helmet]], [[sweet pod]]) all produce underground crops that can be made into [[booze]] worth 10☼. Above ground crops will require you to [[trade]] or [[gather plants|gather]] for [[seed]]s, but the best of them that can be [[farming|farmed]] are [[sun berry|sun berries]], which produce [[sunshine]] worth 25☼. | ||
| − | Keep in mind that dwarves care more about the diversity of available booze than its [[value]]. | + | Keep in mind that dwarves care more about the diversity of available booze than its [[value]]. |
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| + | For quantity, [[cave wheat]] and [[sweet pod]] mature in 42 days, vice 25 for the other crops, so they may yield less alcohol per farm plot. Initially, [[plump helmet]] matures in 25 days and grows year round, which may be a good starting point for your [[alcohol]] [[industry]], but exclusive dependence on it will generate an [[unhappy thought]]. | ||
==Dye== | ==Dye== | ||
| − | There are | + | There are four [[dye crops]]. Three 20☼ [[dye]] crops: [[blade weed]] and [[sliver barb]] (above ground) and [[dimple cup]]s (underground). [[Hide root]] (above ground) is a 10☼ [[dye]]. |
==Food== | ==Food== | ||
| − | In terms of sheer [[Currency|dwarfbuck]]s, [[sweet pod]]s produce the most valuable foodstuff: [[Dwarven syrup]] (100☼). In terms of quantity and value, other good crops are [[quarry bush]]es (which yield 5 quarry bush leaves when processed) and [[whip vine]]s (which can be [[mill]]ed into [[flour|whip vine flour]]). | + | In terms of sheer [[Currency|dwarfbuck]]s, [[sweet pod]]s produce the most valuable foodstuff: [[Dwarven syrup]] (100☼). In terms of quantity and value, other good crops are [[quarry bush]]es (which yield 5 quarry bush leaves when processed) and [[whip vine]]s (which can be [[mill]]ed into [[flour|whip vine flour]]). Diversity in meals is also important to dwarves. |
==Thread== | ==Thread== | ||
Latest revision as of 03:05, 20 July 2013
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There is no "best" crop, but some are clearly superior to others, depending on your needs and available resources.
All-Purpose[edit]
Many dwarves prefer the humble plump helmet, which can be grown year-round, eaten raw, cooked, or brewed into wine, and many early fortresses rely on the plump helmet crop as a main component of their diet. All above-ground crops are all-seasons as well, the best of which are probably wild strawberries, longland grass, and whip vines. For a table summarizing the crop products, limitations, and values, refer to the main Crop article.
Booze[edit]
Four principal seeds available at the beginning of an expedition (cave wheat, pig tail, plump helmet, sweet pod) all produce underground crops that can be made into booze worth 10☼. Above ground crops will require you to trade or gather for seeds, but the best of them that can be farmed are sun berries, which produce sunshine worth 25☼.
Keep in mind that dwarves care more about the diversity of available booze than its value.
For quantity, cave wheat and sweet pod mature in 42 days, vice 25 for the other crops, so they may yield less alcohol per farm plot. Initially, plump helmet matures in 25 days and grows year round, which may be a good starting point for your alcohol industry, but exclusive dependence on it will generate an unhappy thought.
Dye[edit]
There are four dye crops. Three 20☼ dye crops: blade weed and sliver barb (above ground) and dimple cups (underground). Hide root (above ground) is a 10☼ dye.
Food[edit]
In terms of sheer dwarfbucks, sweet pods produce the most valuable foodstuff: Dwarven syrup (100☼). In terms of quantity and value, other good crops are quarry bushes (which yield 5 quarry bush leaves when processed) and whip vines (which can be milled into whip vine flour). Diversity in meals is also important to dwarves.
Thread[edit]
All plant thread is equally valuable (at 2☼ per unit), so the main decision is between an underground crop (pig tail) or an above-ground crop (rope reed).