Planting Guide
Learn everything you need to know about seeds & growing times in Nomstead.
💡 Planting Tips
- Different seeds have different growing times - plan accordingly!
- Use Scarecrow to speed up Plant growth
- Scarecrow Red to speed up growth by 30%.
- Scarecrow Blue & Yellow to speed up growth by 5%.
- Harvest crops immediately when the countdown finishes.
- Sell your crops for Silver to make profit!
Available Seeds
Blue flower seeds
Growing time: 4h 0m
Use this seed bag to plant blue flowers.
Carrot seeds
Growing time: 1m
Use this seed bag to plant carrots.
Cotton seeds
Growing time: 2h 0m
Use this seed bag to plant cotton.
Cucumber seeds
Growing time: 5m
Use this seed bag to plant cucumbers.
Fern spores
Growing time: 30m
Use this seed bag to plant ferns.
Potato seeds
Growing time: 3h 0m
Use this seed bag to plant potatoes.
Pumpkin seeds
Growing time: 4h 0m
Use this seed bag to plant pumpkins.
Red flower seeds
Growing time: 4h 0m
Use this seed bag to plant red flowers.
Tomato seeds
Growing time: 2h 0m
Use this seed bag to plant tomatoes.
Wheat seeds
Growing time: 24h 0m
Use this seed bag to plant wheat.
Yellow flower seeds
Growing time: 4h 0m
Use this seed bag to plant yellow flowers.
Planting Calendar
Planning your crops is essential for a successful farm. Here's a quick guide to help you plan based on growing times:
| Type | Seeds | Growing Time | Recommended Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick | Carrot, Cucumber | 1-5 minutes | Great for quick profits and daily tasks |
| Medium | Fern, Tomato, Cotton, Potato | 30 minutes - 3 hours | Balanced growth time and profit |
| Slow | Flowers, Pumpkin | 4 hours | Higher profit margin, overnight growing |
| Very Slow | Wheat | 24 hours | Highest profit, long-term investment |
Farming Strategy Guide
Beginner Strategy
When starting out, focus on quick-growing crops to establish a steady income:
- Start with Carrot and Cucumber seeds
- Reinvest profits into more plots
- Aim to harvest multiple times per day
This approach helps you build capital quickly without waiting too long between harvests.
Advanced Strategy
As you progress, diversify your farm with a mix of growth times:
- Plant quick crops in the morning
- Medium crops in the afternoon
- Slow crops before logging off for the day
- Very slow crops for weekend play
This maximizes your profits based on your actual play schedule.
