Best Contaminated Crop and Acid Farm in Once Human

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Are you often finding yourself short of supplies at critical times? That’s a challenge many survivors in Once Human are all too familiar with. But here’s some good news: You don’t have to endure scarcity any longer. By establishing an almost self-reliant acid farm, you can ensure a consistent supply of resources, allowing you more time to venture through the wastelands. In this guide, we’ll delve into the locations of contaminated plants, the top-yielding crops, and the steps for setting up an efficient acid farm.

Best Contaminated Crop and How to Get It

The old adage “something is better than nothing” definitely applies when it comes to tainted crops on your farm. At the outset, your main focus should be gathering as many Contaminated Plant Seeds as you can find. Although there’s no foolproof way to enhance seed drops in the wild, you can boost your odds substantially by searching for Stardust Polluted zones, such as the one located at Chalk Peak’s lakefront in the northwest part of the map.

After setting up your farming system, it’s advantageous to grow Contaminated Aloe Vera for optimal efficiency. The reason lies in its exceptional crop-to-acid ratio: just 2 Aloe Veras are needed to produce 1 unit of Acid, contrasting with 3 units from other contaminated crops. This advantage comes with a slight caveat; Contaminated Aloe Vera requires a more specific range for irrigation (60–90 instead of the standard 50–100). Fret not! With an appropriate setup, this can be effortlessly controlled. (Hint: We’ll soon provide tips on how to handle irrigation effectively.)

Best Acid Farm

To create an effective farm, it’s crucial to optimize your land vertically as horizontal space is scarce. Additionally, the design should cater to Contaminated Crops that thrive in low light and high water conditions. Prior to setting up, let’s take a look at the materials you will need to kickstart the project.

Acid Farm Build Materials

  • 1/4 Wood Ceiling / Wood Ceiling
    • 1/4 Wood Ceilings offer more precision in wall placements, allowing for more compact and efficient builds—ideal for players looking to optimize space. For a more casual or resource-light farm, regular Wood Ceilings work just as well and are less fickle to build with.
  • 1/8 Wood Wall
    • 1/8 Wood Walls are used for creating the acid farm tower “floors”.
  • Walls and Ceilings
    • The choice of material here is up to you, but their main job is to enclose the area, preventing natural light from getting in and providing a controlled environment for your crops.
  • Loamy Soil / Planter Box
    • Loamy Soil is a great space-saving option and produces more crops overall, but it grows them slower compared to Planter Boxes. If speed is your priority for farm production, Planter Boxes are the better choice.
  • Irrigation Tower
    • Since your farm will be enclosed, you’ll need an Irrigation Facility to keep the crops watered. This is essential for maintaining your farm’s efficiency.
  • Water Tank
    • A Water Tank is where the Irrigation Tower draws its water from.
  • Water Pump (optional)
    • A Water Pump is only necessary if your Water Tank is positioned below the Irrigation Facility. It helps move water where it’s needed if gravity isn’t on your side.
  • A Power Source (at least 3W)
    • Your system will need a minimum of 3W of power: 2W for the Irrigation Facility and 1W for the optional Water Pump.
  • Isolated Securement Unit
    • This is your Growshroom’s home, where you’ll manage seed and fertilizer distribution to keep the farm running smoothly.
  • Growshroom Deviant
    • Your Growshroom is the heart of the operation. They plant, fertilize, and harvest on your behalf.
  • Brewing Barrel
    • This is where the Acid is made.

Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Acid Farm

  1. Determine Farm Size
    • The size of your farm is up to you. For min-maxers, consider building a compact shed exclusively for the acid farm. Since your Growshroom manages the farm, you don’t need direct access to every soil plot.
  2. Set Up the Base Structure
    • Place at least 2 1/8 Wood Walls either near the center or along the edges of your farm space. This creates the foundation for your “floors.” Then, fill the space with your chosen soil.
  3. Build Up
    • Use ceiling tiles to build your next “floor.” Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you’ve built up to your second last floor.
    • Note: The higher your farm, the longer it takes for the lower levels to irrigate. Proper Water Tank upkeep ensures soil remains irrigated once it reaches the desired level. Without it, poor irrigation can lower farm efficiency.

  1. Install the Irrigation Tower
    • Place the Irrigation Tower in the center of the floor, then build your final “half” level around it.
  2. Connect Power and Water
    • Attach the Irrigation Tower to a Power Source.
    • If your Irrigation Tower is above the Water Tank, connect it to a Water Pump, which then links to the Water Tank. If they’re on the same or lower level, you can connect the Irrigation Tower directly to the Water Tank and let gravity do the work. Don’t forget to fill your Water Tank!
  3. Prep the Growshroom
    • Put your Growshroom in an Isolated Securement Unit. Assign it the task of planting Contaminated Crops and applying Fertilizer.
      • Fertilizer Options:
        • Breeding Boost for more seedsYield Boost to increase crop returns over timeGrowth Boost for faster growth, though the Yield Boost is better for long-term efficiency.

      Once your crops are ready, your Growshroom will harvest them for you.

  4. Brew the Acid
    • Use a Brewing Barrel to convert your Contaminated Crops into Acid.

And that’s it! Your Acid Farm is ready to keep your supplies stocked.

To take your Once Human acid farm to the next level, explore ways to acquire a Radiant Growshroom. You can do this by visiting all the Radiant Deviant Locations detailed on GamerTop for stats and locations.

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2025-01-18 02:21