Agriculture & Food · Wild West Pioneers
Potato Farm
Robust frontier root crop farm consisting of a farmhouse and a 4x4 cultivated plot. Yields 6 Raw Potatoes per 90-second harvest cycle.
Construction Cost
30 Timber, 10 Stone, 3 Pioneer Tools
Worker Capacity
3 Pioneer Farmers
Operating Upkeep
3 Gold / day
Crop Yield
6 Raw Potatoes / 90s (4.0 Potatoes/min)
Soil Fertility Requirement
Minimum 60% Alluvial / Loam Soil
Water Demand
10 Water units per growth cycle
Downstream Consumer
Communal Kitchen, Moonshiner Distillery
Frontier Tier
Tier 1 (Foundation)
Operational Overview & Strategic Role
The Potato Farm provides the staple caloric foundation of any surviving frontier town. Potatoes resist frost better than wheat or corn, making them the most dependable food source through harsh pioneer winters. Farms require fertile soil and access to fresh well water for maximum yield.
Parametric Specifications & Workload Matrix
| Attribute | Operational Metric |
|---|---|
| Construction Cost | 30 Timber, 10 Stone, 3 Pioneer Tools |
| Labor Allocation | 3 Pioneer Farmers (Sowing, Tending, Harvesting) |
| Harvest Yield | 6 Raw Potatoes / 90s (4.0/min) |
| Field Dimensions | 4x4 Cultivated Tiles |
| Irrigation Sensitivity | +20% Growth speed if within 12 tiles of Community Well |
Logistics Optimization & Placement Tactics
- Soil Fertility Mapping: Use the soil overlay prior to placement. Plots on green alluvial soil (>80% fertility) mature in 75 seconds rather than 90 seconds.
- Split Delivery: Route 75% of potato output to the Communal Kitchen for food security, while funneling remaining 25% to the Moonshiner Distillery for luxury whiskey trade.
- Winter Stacking: Fill the warehouse pantry with at least 50 potatoes before November 1st to survive frozen soil cycles.