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{{quality|Exceptional|20:23, 28 April 2011 (UTC)}}{{av}} | {{quality|Exceptional|20:23, 28 April 2011 (UTC)}}{{av}} | ||
| − | A '''farm plot''' is a building that allows | + | A '''farm plot''' is a building that allows {{L|dwarf|dwarves}} to grow {{L|plant}}s from {{L|seed}}s. Plants can be used for {{L|food}} or to {{L|brew}} {{L|alcohol}}. Farm plots can only be built inside. |
| − | In large fortresses, farming is the most compact way of producing food. Some early forts can subsist with | + | In large fortresses, farming is the most compact way of producing food. Some early forts can subsist with {{L|herbalist}}s collecting plants from {{L|shrub}}s outside, but doing so is insufficient to support large populations. |
| − | See the article on | + | See the article on {{L|crop}}s 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 | + | Farm plots must be built on a suitable location and require a dwarf with the {{L|farming (fields)}} labor enabled to prepare. |
| − | *To build a farm, you must first make the area | + | *To build a farm, you must first make the area {{L|mud|muddy}} by {{L|irrigation}}. |
| − | To place a farm plot, enter the {{K|b}}uild menu and select farm {{K|p}}lots. Use the {{K|u}}/{{K|m}} and {{K|h}}/{{K|k}} keys to adjust the width and height of the plot. When the plot is the desired size, and in the right position, pressing {{K|Enter}} will place it. A free dwarf with the | + | To place a farm plot, enter the {{K|b}}uild menu and select farm {{K|p}}lots. Use the {{K|u}}/{{K|m}} and {{K|h}}/{{K|k}} keys to adjust the width and height of the plot. When the plot is the desired size, and in the right position, pressing {{K|Enter}} will place it. A free dwarf with the {{L|farming (fields)}} {{L|labor}} enabled should then start clearing out any rubble or other impediments away from the farm plot. {{L|Tower-cap}}s inside the plotted area must be cleared by a {{L|wood cutter}} before you lay it out or that tile will be skipped. |
When Winter comes, all farm plots will disappear and the mud will dry up, so every Spring they will need to be re-irrigated and rebuilt. | When Winter comes, all farm plots will disappear and the mud will dry up, so every Spring they will need to be re-irrigated and rebuilt. | ||
==Growing plants== | ==Growing plants== | ||
| − | See | + | See {{L|Farming#Planting|farming}}. |
== Suggested size == | == Suggested size == | ||
| − | A 5x5 plot should be enough to feed a starting fortress; 5x10 should be enough to feed a full fortress. Make sure to have at least one dedicated grower, as planting skill significantly impacts output. Much smaller plots can serve smaller forts, and if you supplement them with | + | A 5x5 plot should be enough to feed a starting fortress; 5x10 should be enough to feed a full fortress. Make sure to have at least one dedicated grower, as planting skill significantly impacts output. Much smaller plots can serve smaller forts, and if you supplement them with {{L|herbalist|plant gathering}}, {{L|hunting}}, {{L|fishing}}, or {{L|trade|trading}} they can become smaller to the point of non-existence. |
| − | Try to leave a little extra space in | + | Try to leave a little extra space in {{L|underground}} farm rooms for farmers to stack spare boulders. Stones that get moved under {{L|door}}s in a farm will keep them open, causing flooding problems if you need to {{L|irrigation|irrigate}}. |
== See also == | == See also == | ||
| − | * | + | * {{L|Farming}}, for a complete guide |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Irrigation}} |
{{Farming FAQ}} | {{Farming FAQ}} | ||