Fertilizing Guide for Farming Simulator
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Understanding Fertilization
Fertilizing your fields is crucial for maximizing crop yields and ensuring a profitable farm. Applying fertilizer enhances soil fertility, leading to healthier crops and bigger harvests.When to Apply Fertilizer
Each crop can be fertilized twice per growth cycle, but applications must be separated by a growth stage. A typical schedule looks like this:- First application: Immediately after sowing.
- Second application: After crops begin growing.
Special Cases
- Grass only requires a single fertilization per cycle.
- Using slurry or manure? You can enable a double application rate, achieving full fertilization in one pass at half the working speed.
Types of Fertilizer and Equipment
Different fertilizers require specific equipment. Here’s a breakdown of your options:1. Solid Fertilizer
- Spread using fertilizer spreaders.
- Cost-effective for beginners.
- Available in Bigbag Pallets or individual Bigbags in the store.
2. Liquid Fertilizer
- Applied with sprayers.
- Found in the pallets section of the shop.
3. Slurry
- A natural byproduct from cows and pigs.
- Requires storage in underground tanks.
- Applied with a slurry tank attached to a tractor.
4. Manure
- Collected from manure pits where cows and pigs are housed.
- Requires straw bedding for production.
- Spread using a manure spreader.
5. Digestate
- A byproduct from processing manure or silage at a biogas plant.
- Applied in the same way as slurry using a slurry tanker.
6. Cover Crops (Oilseed Radish)
- Provides a single fertilization stage when cultivated into the soil.
- Planted before the main crop and worked into the soil before sowing.
Smart Farming Tips
- Organic fertilizers like slurry, manure, and digestate save money compared to store-bought options.
- Advanced fertilizer spreaders can also distribute lime, which improves soil quality and boosts yield.