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68455 at 11:31, 23 May 2026

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68455 at 09:33, 23 May 2026

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	For example, for Soybeans (F<sub>C</sub> = 0.5%) with proper rotation (P = 1.0) at F<sub>T</sub> = 110%:		For example, for Soybeans (F<sub>C</sub> = 0.5%) with proper rotation (P = 1.0) at F<sub>T</sub> = 110%:
	:Fertility Needed = 0.5% +2× [ 0.5% + 0.1%] × (110% - 100%) = 0.5% + 2 × 0.06% = 0.62% per day.		:Fertility Needed = 0.5% +2× [ 0.5% + 0.1%] × (110% - 100%) = 0.5% + 2 × 0.06% = 0.62% per day.
			=== Fertility needed ===
			“Fertility needed” is the amount of extra fertility per min required to maintain the target fertility level, supplied by {{infoicon\|Fertilizer I\|icononly=yes\|link=no}}[[:Category:Fertilizer\|Fertilizers]]. When the target fertility is 100%, the “fertility needed” equals the crop’s fertility consumption (as specified in the recipe, adjusted for rotation penalties). The formula for fertility needed is:
			:Fertility Needed (%{{time}}) = F<sub>C</sub> P - 3 (100% - F<sub>T</sub>) if F<sub>T</sub> ≤ 100%
			:Fertility Needed (%{{time}}) = F<sub>C</sub> P + 2[F<sub>C</sub> P + 3] (F<sub>T</sub> - 100%) if F<sub>T</sub> > 100%
			::F<sub>T</sub>: Target Fertility (%)
			::F<sub>C</sub>: Fertility Consumed that recipe says (% {{time}})
			::P: if lacking rotation (same crop follows), then 1.5, else 1.0
			For example, for Soybeans (F<sub>C</sub> = 15%) with proper rotation (P = 1.0) at F<sub>T</sub> = 110%:
			:Fertility Needed = 15% +2× [ 15% +3%] × (110% - 100%) = 15% + 2 × 1.8% = 18.6% per min.

68455 at 08:55, 23 May 2026

2026-05-23T08:55:49Z

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	“Fertility needed” is the amount of extra fertility per day required to maintain the target fertility level, supplied by {{infoicon\|Fertilizer I\|icononly=yes\|link=no}}[[:Category:Fertilizer\|Fertilizers]]. When the target fertility is 100%, the “fertility needed” equals the crop’s fertility consumption (as specified in the recipe, adjusted for rotation penalties). The formula for fertility needed is:		“Fertility needed” is the amount of extra fertility per day required to maintain the target fertility level, supplied by {{infoicon\|Fertilizer I\|icononly=yes\|link=no}}[[:Category:Fertilizer\|Fertilizers]]. When the target fertility is 100%, the “fertility needed” equals the crop’s fertility consumption (as specified in the recipe, adjusted for rotation penalties). The formula for fertility needed is:
	:Fertility Needed (%{{time}}) = F<sub>C</sub> P - 0.1 (100% - F<sub>T</sub>) if F<sub>T</sub> ≤ 100%		:Fertility Needed (%{{time}}) = F<sub>C</sub> P - 0.1 (100% - F<sub>T</sub>) if F<sub>T</sub> ≤ 100%
	:Fertility Needed (%{{time}}) = F<sub>C</sub> P + [2 F<sub>C</sub> P + 0.2] (F<sub>T</sub> - 100%) if F<sub>T</sub> > 100%		:Fertility Needed (%{{time}}) = F<sub>C</sub> P + 2[F<sub>C</sub> P + 0.1] (F<sub>T</sub> - 100%) if F<sub>T</sub> > 100%
	::F<sub>T</sub>: Target Fertility (%)		::F<sub>T</sub>: Target Fertility (%)
	::F<sub>C</sub>: Fertility Consumed that recipe says (% {{time}})		::F<sub>C</sub>: Fertility Consumed that recipe says (% {{time}})
	::P: if lacking rotation (same crop follows), then 1.5, else 1.0		::P: if lacking rotation (same crop follows), then 1.5, else 1.0
	For example, for Soybeans (F<sub>C</sub> = 0.5%) with proper rotation (P = 1.0) at F<sub>T</sub> = 110%:		For example, for Soybeans (F<sub>C</sub> = 0.5%) with proper rotation (P = 1.0) at F<sub>T</sub> = 110%:
	:Fertility Needed = 0.5% + [~~2 ×~~ 0.5% + 0.2%] × (110% - 100%) = 0.5% + 1.2% × 10% = 0.62% per day.		:Fertility Needed = 0.5% +2× [ 0.5% + 0.1%] × (110% - 100%) = 0.5% + 2 × 0.06% = 0.62% per day.

68455 at 08:33, 23 May 2026

2026-05-23T08:33:53Z

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	=== Fertility needed ===		=== Fertility needed ===
	“Fertility needed” is the amount of extra fertility per day required to maintain the target fertility level, supplied by {{infoicon\|Fertilizer I\|icononly=yes\|link=no}}[[:Category:Fertilizer\|Fertilizers]]. When the target fertility is 100%, the “fertility needed” equals the crop’s fertility consumption (as specified in the recipe, adjusted for rotation penalties). The formula for fertility needed is:		“Fertility needed” is the amount of extra fertility per day required to maintain the target fertility level, supplied by {{infoicon\|Fertilizer I\|icononly=yes\|link=no}}[[:Category:Fertilizer\|Fertilizers]]. When the target fertility is 100%, the “fertility needed” equals the crop’s fertility consumption (as specified in the recipe, adjusted for rotation penalties). The formula for fertility needed is:
	:Fertility Needed (%{{time}}) = F<sub>C</sub> P - 0.~~006~~ (100% - F<sub>T</sub>) if F<sub>T</sub> ≤ 100%		:Fertility Needed (%{{time}}) = F<sub>C</sub> P - 0.1 (100% - F<sub>T</sub>) if F<sub>T</sub> ≤ 100%
	:Fertility Needed (%{{time}}) = F<sub>C</sub> P + [2 F<sub>C</sub> P + 0.~~002~~] (F<sub>T</sub> - 100%) if F<sub>T</sub> > 100%		:Fertility Needed (%{{time}}) = F<sub>C</sub> P + [2 F<sub>C</sub> P + 0.2] (F<sub>T</sub> - 100%) if F<sub>T</sub> > 100%
	::F<sub>T</sub>: Target Fertility (%)		::F<sub>T</sub>: Target Fertility (%)
	::F<sub>C</sub>: Fertility Consumed that recipe says (% {{time}})		::F<sub>C</sub>: Fertility Consumed that recipe says (% {{time}})
	::P: if lacking rotation (same crop follows), then 1.5, else 1.0		::P: if lacking rotation (same crop follows), then 1.5, else 1.0
	For example, for Soybeans (F<sub>C</sub> = 0.5%) with proper rotation (P = 1.0) at F<sub>T</sub> = 110%:		For example, for Soybeans (F<sub>C</sub> = 0.5%) with proper rotation (P = 1.0) at F<sub>T</sub> = 110%:
	:Fertility Needed = 0.5% + [2 × 0.5% + 0.~~002~~] × (110% - 100%) = 0.5% + 1.~~002~~ × 10% = 0.~~6002~~% per day.		:Fertility Needed = 0.5% + [2 × 0.5% + 0.2%] × (110% - 100%) = 0.5% + 1.2% × 10% = 0.62% per day.

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2025-05-27T09:01:03Z

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	== Crop Schedule ==		== Crop Schedule ==
	Farms can grow up to 4 plant types in a rotation schedule after researching ~~{{infoicon\|~~Crop Rotation~~\|new=yes}}~~. The choice of crops and schedule significantly impacts yield efficiency, fertility management, and logistics. Below are strategies for different crop counts, emphasizing calorie efficiency, avoiding the 50% fertility penalty for consecutive same crops, and minimizing logistical issues. For the sake of consistency, we consider {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}} a plant, but it produces no food and should generally be avoided unless no other crops are available.		Farms can grow up to 4 plant types in a rotation schedule after researching Crop Rotation. The choice of crops and schedule significantly impacts yield efficiency, fertility management, and logistics. Below are strategies for different crop counts, emphasizing calorie efficiency, avoiding the 50% fertility penalty for consecutive same crops, and minimizing logistical issues. For the sake of consistency, we consider {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}} a plant, but it produces no food and should generally be avoided unless no other crops are available.

	=== Farm with 1 plant ===		=== Farm with 1 plant ===
	Single-crop farms should only be used in the early game when just one crop (e.g., {{infoicon\|Potato\|new=yes}}) is unlocked, as growing the same crop repeatedly incurs a 50% fertility penalty, drastically reducing yields and requiring excessive fertilizer. Research ~~{{infoicon\|~~Crop Rotation~~\|new=yes}}~~ as soon as possible to unlock a second crop. If no second crop is available and ~~{{infoicon\|~~Crop Rotation~~\|new=yes}}~~ is unlocked, pairing with {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}} avoids the penalty by boosting fertility (0.12% per day), but this is a temporary measure, as Green Manure produces no calories, wasting growth time compared to a food-producing crop.		Single-crop farms should only be used in the early game when just one crop (e.g., {{infoicon\|Potato\|new=yes}}) is unlocked, as growing the same crop repeatedly incurs a 50% fertility penalty, drastically reducing yields and requiring excessive fertilizer. Research Crop Rotation as soon as possible to unlock a second crop. If no second crop is available and Crop Rotation is unlocked, pairing with {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}} avoids the penalty by boosting fertility (0.12% per day), but this is a temporary measure, as Green Manure produces no calories, wasting growth time compared to a food-producing crop.

	=== Farm with 2 plants ===		=== Farm with 2 plants ===

Keranik: Small update about farm types.

2025-05-27T08:58:57Z

Small update about farm types.

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	== Crop Schedule ==		== Crop Schedule ==
	~~Given that you~~ can ~~specify~~ up to 4 types of ~~plants to be farmed on a single farm~~, ~~there~~ are ~~many combinations which a player can reach~~, and ~~below you can find a few of them~~. For the sake of consistency, we consider {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}} ~~to be~~ a plant ~~as well~~, but ~~not a crop~~.		Farms can grow up to 4 plant types in a rotation schedule after researching {{infoicon\|Crop Rotation\|new=yes}}. The choice of crops and schedule significantly impacts yield efficiency, fertility management, and logistics. Below are strategies for different crop counts, emphasizing calorie efficiency, avoiding the 50% fertility penalty for consecutive same crops, and minimizing logistical issues. For the sake of consistency, we consider {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}} a plant, but it produces no food and should generally be avoided unless no other crops are available.

	=== Farm with 1 plant ===		=== Farm with 1 plant ===
	~~Initially,~~ farms ~~can grow~~ only ~~a single plant, and later on~~ the ~~player can keep farming a single plant on a farm if they wish to~~. ~~However, after researching crop rotation, if the player wishes to improve the average yield of any crop~~, ~~it is always beneficial to add in a single~~ {{infoicon\|~~Green Manure~~\|new=yes}} ~~plant~~. ~~You should only use~~ {{infoicon\|~~Green Manure~~\|new=yes}} ~~when only one~~ crop ~~is unlocked, as it produces~~ no ~~caloric yield. Once a~~ second crop is available~~, it is always more calorie-efficient to grow a second crop (e.g.,~~ {{infoicon\|~~Potato~~\|new=yes}} or {{infoicon\|~~Vegetables~~\|new=yes}}) ~~to maximize food output~~, as ~~{{infoicon\|~~Green Manure~~\|new=yes}}’s fertility boost does not outweigh the benefit of additional~~ crop ~~production~~.		Single-crop farms should only be used in the early game when just one crop (e.g., {{infoicon\|Potato\|new=yes}}) is unlocked, as growing the same crop repeatedly incurs a 50% fertility penalty, drastically reducing yields and requiring excessive fertilizer. Research {{infoicon\|Crop Rotation\|new=yes}} as soon as possible to unlock a second crop. If no second crop is available and {{infoicon\|Crop Rotation\|new=yes}} is unlocked, pairing with {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}} avoids the penalty by boosting fertility (0.12% per day), but this is a temporary measure, as Green Manure produces no calories, wasting growth time compared to a food-producing crop.

	=== Farm with 2 plants ===		=== Farm with 2 plants ===
	~~As mentioned, farming 1 crop with {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}} always returns a better average yield than farming a single crop when only one crop is unlocked~~. ~~However, if the player wishes to maximize the average crop yield, growing two crops of different kind results in both plants having the highest yield possible when combined~~. ~~For example~~, ~~alternating~~ {{infoicon\|Potato\|new=yes}} and {{infoicon\|Vegetables\|new=yes}} ~~avoids~~ the ~~same-crop~~ penalty and ~~provides higher caloric output than using~~ {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}}, ~~which~~ produces no food. ~~Meaning that~~ if ~~you have~~ two farms~~, and you decide to grow~~ Potatoes + Vegetables ~~in both farms, your final~~ yield ~~of both crops will be higher~~ than ~~if you grew~~ Potatoes + Green Manure ~~in one farm,~~ and Vegetables + Green Manure ~~in the other~~.		Two different crops (e.g., {{infoicon\|Potato\|new=yes}} and {{infoicon\|Vegetables\|new=yes}}) are the most efficient setup for most farms, maximizing caloric output by avoiding the 50% fertility penalty and ensuring continuous food production. Only use {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}} if no second crop is unlocked, as it produces no food, effectively halving your farm’s output time. Prioritize crops with different belt types to prevent logistical backups: for example, Potatoes use Loose belts, while Vegetables use Flat/Countable belts, allowing one crop to flow even if the other’s belt is full. For instance, two farms each growing Potatoes + Vegetables yield more consistent food than one farm with Potatoes + Green Manure and another with Vegetables + Green Manure, as Green Manure wastes production cycles.

	=== Farm with 3 plants ===		=== Farm with 3 plants ===
	~~Having two plants of~~ the ~~same type adds a~~ penalty, ~~therefore it is optimal to grow 3 plants of different kinds~~. ~~Having Green Manure as one of them does not make a noticeable difference in the final~~ crop ~~yields~~, ~~therefore having 3 different crops is~~ better. ~~However~~, ~~if you remove~~ one ~~of the crops~~, ~~and place it into~~ another ~~farm~~, you can ~~get higher yields by adding another crop or Green Manure~~.		Three different crops (e.g., {{infoicon\|Potato\|new=yes}}, {{infoicon\|Vegetables\|new=yes}}, {{infoicon\|Corn\|new=yes}}) avoid the fertility penalty but introduce significant logistical challenges. Multiple crops often share belt types (e.g., Vegetables and Corn both use Flat/Countable belts), risking backups if one output buffer fills, requiring complex sorting or dedicated belts. The third crop also increases rotation time, reducing harvest frequency for each crop. You’re almost always better off splitting into two farms with 2-crop rotations (e.g., one farm with Potatoes + Vegetables, another with Potatoes + Corn). This simplifies logistics, maintains consistent output, and avoids buffer congestion. Three-crop farms are rarely justified unless you need a very specific, low quantity of a crop (e.g., {{infoicon\|Soybean\|new=yes}} for niche production), as the longer cycle can throttle output to manage excess.

	=== Farm with 4 plants ===		=== Farm with 4 plants ===
	~~They work~~, ~~but you can always split them~~ into two farms, ~~giving you similar~~ yields.		Four different crops are technically viable but highly inefficient due to increased logistical complexity and reduced harvest frequency. Each crop is harvested only once every four cycles, compared to every two cycles in a 2-crop farm, leading to inconsistent supply (e.g., {{infoicon\|Corn\|new=yes}} appears less often). Shared belt types exacerbate backups, requiring intricate conveyor setups. Splitting into two farms with 2-crop rotations (e.g., Potatoes + Vegetables and Corn + Soybeans) yields the same total output over a cycle but with more frequent harvests and simpler logistics. Four-crop farms are almost never recommended unless you’re intentionally limiting output for a specific crop with difficult excess management, but even then, adjusting farm counts or using 2-crop setups is usually better.

	== Soil fertility ==		== Soil fertility ==
	{{infoicon\|Fertility\|text=Soil Fertility\|new=yes}} affects crop yield: the actual yield is one that the recipe of crops says times {{infoicon\|Fertility\|text=Soil Fertility~~\|new=yes~~}}. For example, the yield will be 60% of the recipe if fertility is 60% ~~while the crop grows~~.		{{infoicon\|Fertility\|text=Soil Fertility\|new=yes}} affects crop yield: the actual yield is one that the recipe of crops says times {{infoicon\|Fertility\|text=Soil Fertility}}. For example, the yield will be 60% of the recipe if fertility is 60%.

	Every crop consumes {{infoicon\|Fertility\|text=Soil Fertility~~\|new=yes~~}} by growing, typically between 0.2% and 0.5% per day depending on the crop. Fertility replenishes naturally when below 100% at a rate of 0.6% of the missing fertility per day (e.g., at 0% fertility, it regenerates 0.6% per day; at 50%, 0.3% per day). Then, {{infoicon\|Fertility\|text=Soil Fertility~~\|new=yes~~}} is settled at a value depending on the corp schedule. You can use {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}} or {{infoicon\|Fertilizer I\|icononly=yes\|link=no\|new=yes}}[[:Category:Fertilizer\|Fertilizers]] to increase the yield of crop(s).		Every crop consumes {{infoicon\|Fertility\|text=Soil Fertility}} by growing, typically between 0.2% and 0.5% per day depending on the crop. Fertility replenishes naturally when below 100% at a rate of 0.6% of the missing fertility per day (e.g., at 0% fertility, it regenerates 0.6% per day; at 50%, 0.3% per day). Then, {{infoicon\|Fertility\|text=Soil Fertility}} is settled at a value depending on the corp schedule. You can use {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}} or {{infoicon\|Fertilizer I\|icononly=yes\|link=no\|new=yes}}[[:Category:Fertilizer\|Fertilizers]] to increase the yield of crop(s).

	=== Fertility needed ===		=== Fertility needed ===

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2025-05-27T08:40:02Z

Update 3 Changes + Minor edits for accuracy

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	Using farms you can grow plants. After researching crop rotation you can start farming multiple plants in a single farm. Crops need water to survive, and can be fertilized to improve the fertility threshold, which determines the amount of units you will receive from the crop. In most cases ordering of the plants in the "growth calendar" does not matter, as long as the two plants next to each other are different, as having two identical plants farmed after each other will result in growth penalty. Growing the same plant in the first and last "growth calendar" counts as the crops being grown after each other therefore it adds the growth penalty.		Using farms you can grow plants. After researching crop rotation you can start farming multiple plants in a single farm. Crops need water to survive, and can be fertilized to improve the fertility threshold, which determines the amount of units you will receive from the crop. In most cases ordering of the plants in the "growth calendar" does not matter, as long as the two plants next to each other are different, as having two identical plants farmed after each other will result in growth penalty. Growing the same plant in the first and last "growth calendar" counts as the crops being grown after each other therefore it adds the growth penalty.

	Fertilizer ~~does not seem~~ to ~~provide any changes from~~ the ~~mechanical perspective. The added benefit is higher~~ crop yields~~, with high~~ fertility need crops like {{infoicon\|Soybean\|~~new=yes\|~~}}~~s benefiting~~ more ~~from fertilizer~~ than low ~~fertility~~ need crops like potatoes. ~~In summary, the more fertilizer, the more crop yields, although as you get closer~~ to ~~the maximum~~ fertility~~, the smaller the benefit you get~~. ~~Still~~, even ~~at maximum~~ fertility ~~the~~ diminishing returns ~~are rather negligible~~.		Fertilizer mechanically increases {{infoicon\|Fertility\|text=Soil Fertility}} by supplying {{infoicon\|Fertilizer I\|icononly=yes\|link=no}}[[:Category:Fertilizer\|Fertilizers]], raising the farm’s fertility to the target level, which directly boosts crop yields. High-fertility-need crops like {{infoicon\|Soybean\|s}} (0.5% fertility per day) benefit more than low-need crops like potatoes (0.35% per day) due to greater fertility consumption. Yields scale linearly with fertility, even above 100%, but maintaining fertility above 100% requires significantly more fertilizer due to a 200% demand multiplier, though yield benefits remain consistent without diminishing returns.

	== Crop Schedule ==		== Crop Schedule ==
	Given that you can specify up to 4 types of plants to be farmed on a single farm, there are many combinations which a player can reach, and below you can find a few of them. For the sake of consistency, we consider {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}} to be a plant as well, but not a crop.		Given that you can specify up to 4 types of plants to be farmed on a single farm, there are many combinations which a player can reach, and below you can find a few of them. For the sake of consistency, we consider {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}} to be a plant as well, but not a crop.
	=== Farm with 1 plant ===		=== Farm with 1 plant ===
	Initially, farms can grow only a single plant, and later on the player can keep farming a single plant on a farm if they wish to. However, after researching crop rotation, if the player wishes to improve the average yield of any crop, it is always beneficial to add in a single {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}} plant.		Initially, farms can grow only a single plant, and later on the player can keep farming a single plant on a farm if they wish to. However, after researching crop rotation, if the player wishes to improve the average yield of any crop, it is always beneficial to add in a single {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}} plant. You should only use {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}} when only one crop is unlocked, as it produces no caloric yield. Once a second crop is available, it is always more calorie-efficient to grow a second crop (e.g., {{infoicon\|Potato\|new=yes}} or {{infoicon\|Vegetables\|new=yes}}) to maximize food output, as {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}}’s fertility boost does not outweigh the benefit of additional crop production.

	=== Farm with 2 plants ===		=== Farm with 2 plants ===
	As mentioned, farming 1 crop with {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}} always returns a better average yield, than farming a single crop. However, if the player wishes to maximize the average crop yield, growing two crops of different kind results in both plants having the highest yield possible when combined. Meaning that if you have two farms, and you decide to grow Potatoes + Vegetables in both farms, your final yield of both crops will be higher than if you grew Potatoes + Green Manure in one farm, and Vegetables + Green Manure in the other.		As mentioned, farming 1 crop with {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}} always returns a better average yield than farming a single crop when only one crop is unlocked. However, if the player wishes to maximize the average crop yield, growing two crops of different kind results in both plants having the highest yield possible when combined. For example, alternating {{infoicon\|Potato\|new=yes}} and {{infoicon\|Vegetables\|new=yes}} avoids the same-crop penalty and provides higher caloric output than using {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}}, which produces no food. Meaning that if you have two farms, and you decide to grow Potatoes + Vegetables in both farms, your final yield of both crops will be higher than if you grew Potatoes + Green Manure in one farm, and Vegetables + Green Manure in the other.

	=== Farm with 3 plants ===		=== Farm with 3 plants ===
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	== Soil fertility ==		== Soil fertility ==

	{{infoicon\|Fertility\|text=Soil Fertility\|new=yes}} affects crop yield: the actual yield is one that the recipe of crops says times {{infoicon\|Fertility\|text=Soil Fertility\|new=yes}}. For example, the yield will be 60% of the recipe if fertility is 60% while the crop grows.		{{infoicon\|Fertility\|text=Soil Fertility\|new=yes}} affects crop yield: the actual yield is one that the recipe of crops says times {{infoicon\|Fertility\|text=Soil Fertility\|new=yes}}. For example, the yield will be 60% of the recipe if fertility is 60% while the crop grows.

	Every crop consumes {{infoicon\|Fertility\|text=Soil Fertility\|new=yes}} by growing. On the ~~other hand, fertility~~ replenishes naturally when below 100%. Then, {{infoicon\|Fertility\|text=Soil Fertility\|new=yes}} is settled at a value depending on the corp schedule. You can use {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}} or {{infoicon\|Fertilizer I\|icononly=yes\|link=no\|new=yes}}[[:Category:Fertilizer\|Fertilizers]] to increase the yield of crop(s).		Every crop consumes {{infoicon\|Fertility\|text=Soil Fertility\|new=yes}} by growing, typically between 0.2% and 0.5% per day depending on the crop. Fertility replenishes naturally when below 100% at a rate of 0.6% of the missing fertility per day (e.g., at 0% fertility, it regenerates 0.6% per day; at 50%, 0.3% per day). Then, {{infoicon\|Fertility\|text=Soil Fertility\|new=yes}} is settled at a value depending on the corp schedule. You can use {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}} or {{infoicon\|Fertilizer I\|icononly=yes\|link=no\|new=yes}}[[:Category:Fertilizer\|Fertilizers]] to increase the yield of crop(s).

	=== Fertility needed ===		=== Fertility needed ===
	~~"Fertility needed"~~ is the amount of extra fertility to ~~reach and keep~~ the target fertility level~~. The extra fertility needs to be~~ supplied ~~with~~ {{infoicon\|Fertilizer I\|icononly=yes\|link=no~~\|new=yes~~}}[[:Category:Fertilizer\|Fertilizers]]. When the target fertility is 100%, the ~~"fertility needed" is~~ the ~~same value as~~ fertility consumption ~~which~~ the recipe ~~says~~. ~~And, the "~~fertility needed~~" increase/decrease roughly 3%{{time}} per increasing/decreasing 10% of target fertility. More accuracy value~~ is:		“Fertility needed” is the amount of extra fertility per day required to maintain the target fertility level, supplied by {{infoicon\|Fertilizer I\|icononly=yes\|link=no}}[[:Category:Fertilizer\|Fertilizers]]. When the target fertility is 100%, the “fertility needed” equals the crop’s fertility consumption (as specified in the recipe, adjusted for rotation penalties). The formula for fertility needed is:
	:Fertility Needed(%{{time}}) = F<sub>C</sub> P + 0.~~300~~ (F<sub>T</sub> ~~- 100%~~) ~~  ~~ if F<sub>T</sub> ~~≤~~ 100%		:Fertility Needed (%{{time}}) = F<sub>C</sub> P - 0.006 (100% - F<sub>T</sub>) if F<sub>T</sub> ≤ 100%
	:Fertility Needed(%{{time}}) = F<sub>C</sub> P + [~~(1.968~~ F<sub>C</sub> P ~~/ 100%)~~ + 0.~~062~~] (F<sub>T</sub> - 100%) ~~  ~~ if F<sub>T</sub> ~~>~~ 100%		:Fertility Needed (%{{time}}) = F<sub>C</sub> P + [2 F<sub>C</sub> P + 0.002] (F<sub>T</sub> - 100%) if F<sub>T</sub> > 100%
	::F<sub>T</sub>: Target Fertility (%)		::F<sub>T</sub>: Target Fertility (%)
	::F<sub>C</sub>: Fertility Consumed that recipe says (% {{time}})		::F<sub>C</sub>: Fertility Consumed that recipe says (% {{time}})
	::P: if lacking rotation, then 1.5, else 1.0		::P: if lacking rotation (same crop follows), then 1.5, else 1.0
			For example, for Soybeans (F<sub>C</sub> = 0.5%) with proper rotation (P = 1.0) at F<sub>T</sub> = 110%:
			:Fertility Needed = 0.5% + [2 × 0.5% + 0.002] × (110% - 100%) = 0.5% + 1.002 × 10% = 0.6002% per day.

Asha67: Grammar

2024-12-30T07:15:26Z

Grammar

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	Given that you can specify up to 4 types of plants to be farmed on a single farm, there are many combinations which a player can reach, and below you can find a few of them. For the sake of consistency, we consider {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}} to be a plant as well, but not a crop.		Given that you can specify up to 4 types of plants to be farmed on a single farm, there are many combinations which a player can reach, and below you can find a few of them. For the sake of consistency, we consider {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}} to be a plant as well, but not a crop.
	=== Farm with 1 plant ===		=== Farm with 1 plant ===
	Initially, farms can grow only a single plant, and later on the player can keep farming a single plant on a farm if they wish to. However, after researching ~~the the~~ crop rotation, if the player wishes to improve the average yield of any crop, it is always beneficial to add in a single {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}} plant.		Initially, farms can grow only a single plant, and later on the player can keep farming a single plant on a farm if they wish to. However, after researching crop rotation, if the player wishes to improve the average yield of any crop, it is always beneficial to add in a single {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}} plant.

	=== Farm with 2 plants ===		=== Farm with 2 plants ===

Jay: /* Corp Schedule */

2022-09-20T10:29:27Z

Corp Schedule

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	Fertilizer does not seem to provide any changes from the mechanical perspective. The added benefit is higher crop yields, with high fertility need crops like {{infoicon\|Soybean\|new=yes\|}}s benefiting more from fertilizer than low fertility need crops like potatoes. In summary, the more fertilizer, the more crop yields, although as you get closer to the maximum fertility, the smaller the benefit you get. Still, even at maximum fertility the diminishing returns are rather negligible.		Fertilizer does not seem to provide any changes from the mechanical perspective. The added benefit is higher crop yields, with high fertility need crops like {{infoicon\|Soybean\|new=yes\|}}s benefiting more from fertilizer than low fertility need crops like potatoes. In summary, the more fertilizer, the more crop yields, although as you get closer to the maximum fertility, the smaller the benefit you get. Still, even at maximum fertility the diminishing returns are rather negligible.

	== ~~Corp~~ Schedule ==		== Crop Schedule ==
	Given that you can specify up to 4 types of plants to be farmed on a single farm, there are many combinations which a player can reach, and below you can find a few of them. For the sake of consistency, we consider {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}} to be a plant as well, but not a crop.		Given that you can specify up to 4 types of plants to be farmed on a single farm, there are many combinations which a player can reach, and below you can find a few of them. For the sake of consistency, we consider {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}} to be a plant as well, but not a crop.
	=== Farm with 1 plant ===		=== Farm with 1 plant ===
	Initially farms can grow only a single plant, and later on the player can keep farming a single plant on a farm if they wish to. However, after researching the the crop rotation, if the player wishes to improve the average yield of any crop, it is always beneficial to add in a single {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}} plant.		Initially, farms can grow only a single plant, and later on the player can keep farming a single plant on a farm if they wish to. However, after researching the the crop rotation, if the player wishes to improve the average yield of any crop, it is always beneficial to add in a single {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}} plant.

	=== Farm with 2 plants ===		=== Farm with 2 plants ===
	As mentioned, farming 1 crop with {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}} always returns a better average yield, than farming a single crop. However, if the player wishes to maximize the average crop yield, growing two crops of different kind results in both plants having a highest yield possible when combined. Meaning that if you have two farms, and you decide to grow Potatoes + Vegetables in both farms, your final yield of both crops will be higher than if you grew Potatoes + Green Manure in one farm, and Vegetables + Green Manure in the other.		As mentioned, farming 1 crop with {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}} always returns a better average yield, than farming a single crop. However, if the player wishes to maximize the average crop yield, growing two crops of different kind results in both plants having the highest yield possible when combined. Meaning that if you have two farms, and you decide to grow Potatoes + Vegetables in both farms, your final yield of both crops will be higher than if you grew Potatoes + Green Manure in one farm, and Vegetables + Green Manure in the other.

	=== Farm with 3 plants ===		=== Farm with 3 plants ===
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	=== Farm with 4 plants ===		=== Farm with 4 plants ===
	They work, but you can always split them into two farms, ~~which always give~~ you similar yields.		They work, but you can always split them into two farms, giving you similar yields.



	== Soil fertility ==		== Soil fertility ==

NaK: Add section of Soil fertility

2022-08-20T00:32:16Z

Add section of Soil fertility

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	Using farms you can grow plants. After researching crop rotation you can start farming multiple plants in a single farm. Crops need water to survive, and can be fertilized to improve the fertility threshold, which determines the amount of units you will receive from the crop. In most cases ordering of the plants in the "growth calendar" does not matter, as long as the two plants next to each other are different, as having two identical plants farmed after each other will result in growth penalty. Growing the same plant in the first and last "growth calendar" counts as the crops being grown after each other therefore it adds the growth penalty.		Using farms you can grow plants. After researching crop rotation you can start farming multiple plants in a single farm. Crops need water to survive, and can be fertilized to improve the fertility threshold, which determines the amount of units you will receive from the crop. In most cases ordering of the plants in the "growth calendar" does not matter, as long as the two plants next to each other are different, as having two identical plants farmed after each other will result in growth penalty. Growing the same plant in the first and last "growth calendar" counts as the crops being grown after each other therefore it adds the growth penalty.

	Fertilizer does not seem to provide any changes from the mechanical perspective. The added benefit is higher crop yields, with high fertility need crops like ~~[[Soy Beans]]~~ benefiting more from fertilizer than low fertility need crops like potatoes. In summary, the more fertilizer, the more crop yields, although as you get closer to the maximum fertility, the smaller the benefit you get. Still, even at maximum fertility the diminishing returns are rather negligible.		Fertilizer does not seem to provide any changes from the mechanical perspective. The added benefit is higher crop yields, with high fertility need crops like {{infoicon\|Soybean\|new=yes\|}}s benefiting more from fertilizer than low fertility need crops like potatoes. In summary, the more fertilizer, the more crop yields, although as you get closer to the maximum fertility, the smaller the benefit you get. Still, even at maximum fertility the diminishing returns are rather negligible.

	= ~~Strategies~~ =		== Corp Schedule ==
	Given that you can specify up to 4 types of plants to be farmed on a single farm, there are many combinations which a player can reach, and below you can find a few of them. For the sake of consistency, we consider [[Green Manure]] to be a plant as well, but not a crop.		Given that you can specify up to 4 types of plants to be farmed on a single farm, there are many combinations which a player can reach, and below you can find a few of them. For the sake of consistency, we consider {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}} to be a plant as well, but not a crop.
	=== Farm with 1 plant ===		=== Farm with 1 plant ===
	Initially farms can grow only a single plant, and later on the player can keep farming a single plant on a farm if they wish to. However, after researching the the crop rotation, if the player wishes to improve the average yield of any crop, it is always beneficial to add in a single [[Green Manure]] plant.		Initially farms can grow only a single plant, and later on the player can keep farming a single plant on a farm if they wish to. However, after researching the the crop rotation, if the player wishes to improve the average yield of any crop, it is always beneficial to add in a single {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}} plant.

	=== Farm with 2 plants ===		=== Farm with 2 plants ===
	As mentioned, farming 1 crop with [[Green Manure]] always returns a better average yield, than farming a single crop. However, if the player wishes to maximize the average crop yield, growing two crops of different kind results in both plants having a highest yield possible when combined. Meaning that if you have two farms, and you decide to grow Potatoes + Vegetables in both farms, your final yield of both crops will be higher than if you grew Potatoes + Green Manure in one farm, and Vegetables + Green Manure in the other.		As mentioned, farming 1 crop with {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}} always returns a better average yield, than farming a single crop. However, if the player wishes to maximize the average crop yield, growing two crops of different kind results in both plants having a highest yield possible when combined. Meaning that if you have two farms, and you decide to grow Potatoes + Vegetables in both farms, your final yield of both crops will be higher than if you grew Potatoes + Green Manure in one farm, and Vegetables + Green Manure in the other.

	=== Farm with 3 plants ===		=== Farm with 3 plants ===
	Having two plants of the same type adds a penalty, therefore it is optimal to grow 3 plants of different kinds. Having Green Manure as one of them does not make a noticeable difference in the final crop yields, therefore having 3 different crops is better. However, if you remove one of the crops, and place it into another farm, you can get higher yields by adding another crop or Green Manure.		Having two plants of the same type adds a penalty, therefore it is optimal to grow 3 plants of different kinds. Having Green Manure as one of them does not make a noticeable difference in the final crop yields, therefore having 3 different crops is better. However, if you remove one of the crops, and place it into another farm, you can get higher yields by adding another crop or Green Manure.

	=== Farm with 4 plants ===		=== Farm with 4 plants ===
	They work, but you can always split them into two farms, which always give you ~~higher~~ yields.		They work, but you can always split them into two farms, which always give you similar yields.



			== Soil fertility ==

			{{infoicon\|Fertility\|text=Soil Fertility\|new=yes}} affects crop yield: the actual yield is one that the recipe of crops says times {{infoicon\|Fertility\|text=Soil Fertility\|new=yes}}. For example, the yield will be 60% of the recipe if fertility is 60% while the crop grows.

			Every crop consumes {{infoicon\|Fertility\|text=Soil Fertility\|new=yes}} by growing. On the other hand, fertility replenishes naturally when below 100%. Then, {{infoicon\|Fertility\|text=Soil Fertility\|new=yes}} is settled at a value depending on the corp schedule. You can use {{infoicon\|Green Manure\|new=yes}} or {{infoicon\|Fertilizer I\|icononly=yes\|link=no\|new=yes}}[[:Category:Fertilizer\|Fertilizers]] to increase the yield of crop(s).

			=== Fertility needed ===
			"Fertility needed" is the amount of extra fertility to reach and keep the target fertility level. The extra fertility needs to be supplied with {{infoicon\|Fertilizer I\|icononly=yes\|link=no\|new=yes}}[[:Category:Fertilizer\|Fertilizers]]. When the target fertility is 100%, the "fertility needed" is the same value as fertility consumption which the recipe says. And, the "fertility needed" increase/decrease roughly 3%{{time}} per increasing/decreasing 10% of target fertility. More accuracy value is:
			:Fertility Needed(%{{time}}) = F<sub>C</sub> P + 0.300 (F<sub>T</sub> - 100%)    if F<sub>T</sub> ≤ 100%
			:Fertility Needed(%{{time}}) = F<sub>C</sub> P + [(1.968 F<sub>C</sub> P / 100%) + 0.062] (F<sub>T</sub> - 100%)    if F<sub>T</sub> > 100%
			::F<sub>T</sub>: Target Fertility (%)
			::F<sub>C</sub>: Fertility Consumed that recipe says (% {{time}})
			::P: if lacking rotation, then 1.5, else 1.0

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	=== Fertility needed ===		=== Fertility needed ===
	“Fertility needed” is the amount of extra fertility per day required to maintain the target fertility level, supplied by {{infoicon\|Fertilizer I\|icononly=yes\|link=no}}[[:Category:Fertilizer\|Fertilizers]]. When the target fertility is 100%, the “fertility needed” equals the crop’s fertility consumption (as specified in the recipe, adjusted for rotation penalties). The formula for fertility needed is:		“Fertility needed” is the amount of extra fertility per day required to maintain the target fertility level, supplied by {{infoicon\|Fertilizer I\|icononly=yes\|link=no}}[[:Category:Fertilizer\|Fertilizers]]. When the target fertility is 100%, the “fertility needed” equals the crop’s fertility consumption (as specified in the recipe, adjusted for rotation penalties). The formula for fertility needed is:
	:Fertility Needed (%{{time}}) = F<sub>C</sub> P - 0.1 (100% - F<sub>T</sub>) if F<sub>T</sub> ≤ 100%		:Fertility Needed (%{{time}}) = F<sub>C</sub> P - 1% (100% - F<sub>T</sub>) if F<sub>T</sub> ≤ 100%
	:Fertility Needed (%{{time}}) = F<sub>C</sub> P + 2[F<sub>C</sub> P + 0.1] (F<sub>T</sub> - 100%) if F<sub>T</sub> > 100%		:Fertility Needed (%{{time}}) = F<sub>C</sub> P + 2[F<sub>C</sub> P + 0.1%] (F<sub>T</sub> - 100%) if F<sub>T</sub> > 100%
	::F<sub>T</sub>: Target Fertility (%)		::F<sub>T</sub>: Target Fertility (%)
	::F<sub>C</sub>: Fertility Consumed that recipe says (% {{time}})		::F<sub>C</sub>: Fertility Consumed that recipe says (% {{time}})
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	=== Fertility needed ===		=== Fertility needed ===
	“Fertility needed” is the amount of extra fertility per min required to maintain the target fertility level, supplied by {{infoicon\|Fertilizer I\|icononly=yes\|link=no}}[[:Category:Fertilizer\|Fertilizers]]. When the target fertility is 100%, the “fertility needed” equals the crop’s fertility consumption (as specified in the recipe, adjusted for rotation penalties). The formula for fertility needed is:		“Fertility needed” is the amount of extra fertility per min required to maintain the target fertility level, supplied by {{infoicon\|Fertilizer I\|icononly=yes\|link=no}}[[:Category:Fertilizer\|Fertilizers]]. When the target fertility is 100%, the “fertility needed” equals the crop’s fertility consumption (as specified in the recipe, adjusted for rotation penalties). The formula for fertility needed is:
	:Fertility Needed (%{{time}}) = F<sub>C</sub> P - 3 (100% - F<sub>T</sub>) if F<sub>T</sub> ≤ 100%		:Fertility Needed (%{{time}}) = F<sub>C</sub> P - 30 %(100% - F<sub>T</sub>) if F<sub>T</sub> ≤ 100%
	:Fertility Needed (%{{time}}) = F<sub>C</sub> P + 2[F<sub>C</sub> P + 3] (F<sub>T</sub> - 100%) if F<sub>T</sub> > 100%		:Fertility Needed (%{{time}}) = F<sub>C</sub> P + 2[F<sub>C</sub> P + 3%] (F<sub>T</sub> - 100%) if F<sub>T</sub> > 100%
	::F<sub>T</sub>: Target Fertility (%)		::F<sub>T</sub>: Target Fertility (%)
	::F<sub>C</sub>: Fertility Consumed that recipe says (% {{time}})		::F<sub>C</sub>: Fertility Consumed that recipe says (% {{time}})