Tutorial: Mastering Long Grain Rice in Farming Simulator 25
Farming Simulator 25 introduces an exciting addition with the option to grow long grain rice. This tutorial will guide you through the process of setting up, growing, and harvesting long grain rice to maximize your farm’s productivity.
Getting Started with Long Grain Rice
Long grain rice is planted in the spring and does not require any special machinery, making it an accessible crop for players right from the beginning. Unlike wet-planted rice, long grain rice grows on dry fields, which are only flooded at specific growth stages. This makes it a bit easier to manage, although it has a slightly longer growth cycle and a lower yield compared to wet rice.
Preparing the Field
If you’re playing on maps like Riverbend Springs that don’t have pre-installed rice fields, you’ll need to create your own rice paddy:
- Create a Rice Field: Go into Build Mode, navigate to Cultivation, and select the rice paddy option.
- Shape the Field: Use the build tool to mark the corners and outline the area where you want to plant rice. Adjust the placement height if necessary to fit the landscape.
- Ensure Proper Setup: Once your field is set, you can make adjustments to the boundaries and the height to ensure proper water flow.
Seeding Long Grain Rice
Once your rice field is ready, it’s time to start planting:
- Choose a Seeder: Long grain rice can be sown using any standard seeder. There’s no need for specialized equipment. Simply select a seeder that matches your tractor’s horsepower.
- Fertilize While Seeding: Some seeders also have the option to fertilize while planting. This is a great way to boost your crop yield with minimal effort.
- Planting: Select the long grain rice option in your seeder, lower the machine, and start sowing.
Managing Water Levels
Long grain rice requires precise water management to thrive:
- Wait for the First Sprouts: Do not flood the field immediately. Wait until the first green sprouts are visible before adding water. Flooding too early can result in patches of ungerminated rice.
- Flood the Field: Once the sprouts appear, use the water pump to flood the field. The water should cover the field for about two months.
- Drain for the Final Growth Stage: After two months, drain the field to allow the rice to mature in dry conditions for the third growth stage. Be careful not to over-flood the field, as this can damage your crops.
Harvesting Long Grain Rice
When the rice is fully grown and ready for harvest:
- Use a Regular Combine Harvester: The best part about long grain rice is that it doesn’t require any special harvesting equipment. Simply use a standard combine with a grain header.
- Enable AI Workers: If you prefer, you can hire AI workers to handle the harvesting process, making it even easier.
- Collect and Store: Once harvested, the rice can be transported to silos for storage or sold directly for profit.
Selling and Making a Profit
While long grain rice doesn’t fetch as high a price as wet-planted rice, it has a quicker turnover rate, allowing you to harvest and sell more frequently. This can be beneficial if you’re looking to maximize your income over time.
- Transport the Harvest: Use a grain cart to collect the harvested rice and store it in a silo or transport it directly to a selling point.
- Consider Production Chains: If you have access to a Grain Mill, you can further process the rice to increase its value before selling.
Key Takeaways
- Long Grain Rice Advantages: Requires no specialized equipment, making it beginner-friendly. You can plant and harvest using standard seeders and combines.
- Water Management: Critical to achieving high yields. Flood only when necessary and drain the field at the right growth stage.
- Profit Potential: While the yield is lower and the price is less than wet rice, the quicker growth cycle can balance out your profits over time.
By following these steps, you’ll be able to efficiently manage long grain rice on your farm in Farming Simulator 25. It’s a great way to diversify your crops without the need for additional equipment or complex setups.
If you have any more questions or want to dive deeper into advanced farming strategies, check out additional tutorials and guides. Happy farming!
