Plowing is needed after you harvested root crops, like potatoes, corn, and sugar beet. Plows can also create fields – allowing you to extend a field, combine multiple fields, or create entirely new ones. Using a plow will prevent weeds from growing and increase the yield for the next harvest. Small stones will turn up on the fields. Cultivation does not affect yields: after plowing, you do not have to cultivate the soil. Cultivation can be performed instead of plowing – it is faster, less-powerful machines are required to operate the cultivators, and the machines are decently priced (and often have a built-in seeder / fertilizer spreader). Plants for which cultivation is sufficient: wheat, barley, oats, sunflower, corn. (with a -15% yield loss without plowing). The vast majority of cultivators have an in-built seeder and/or fertilizer spreader: you can carry out two or even three actions in one go!
Planting in Medieval Dynasty
To grow in Medieval Dynasty you will need to build a field, plow it and plant seeds. Before you can do that, you will first need seeds: You can buy seeds at Gostovia from a woman named Adelina for ten gold; carrot and onion seeds are also available at this price. Replant grows the Unknown Herb Plant 2 which can be cut down to collect herbs. The plot will then need to be plowed and replanted.
The Role of Cultivating
Do you have to cultivate after plowing? Plowing turns over the soil, bringing lower soil up to the top. Cultivating loosens the top layer of soil. In Farming Simulator, plowing is rarely necessary, and cultivating often suffices. The size of stones that appear after plowing or cultivating depends on the equipment used, and large stones need removing with a stone picker.
Practical Steps for Planting
To plant crops and plow in Medieval Dynasty, press Q. Select building, then Crops. Scroll and select fields. Drag to set field size. Click to build it. Use the wooden hoe on each square to plow. Fertilize after plowing.
Optimizing Soil Conditions
Farmers use plowing and cultivating to optimize soil conditions. Plowing turns soil over more deeply, while cultivating loosens and smooths the upper surface. Plowing gardens when soil is dry enough prevents compaction and erosion, and adding organic matter improves structure and nutrient retention. Understanding these key differences helps guide decision-making for preparing fields and growing crops.