Overview
Seeds and crops are the foundation of Pokemon Pokopia's farming system. After unlocking the Rototiller move from Drilbur, you can till soil, plant seeds, and grow crops that serve as ingredients for cooking recipes. Crops are also required for building vegetable field habitats like the Fresh Veggie Field. The game has three primary crop types: Beans, Tomatoes, and Wheat.
Getting Started
Before you can plant anything, you need the Rototiller move. Find Drilbur in the eastern area of Withered Wasteland and help it water dry soil. Drilbur teaches Rototiller and gives you 5 Bean Seeds to start your first farm.
How to Plant
Use Rototiller on a grass or dirt tile to create a crop field.
Open your inventory and select seeds to hold them.
Aim at the tilled field and press A to plant the seeds.
Water the crops if required (see watering section below).
Wait for the crops to mature, then harvest.
Crop Types
There are three primary crops in Pokemon Pokopia, each used in different cooking recipes:
Crop | Used In | Watering Required | Seed Source | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Beans | Hamburger Steaks | No (grows without watering) | Pokemon Center shop, Drilbur's gift | 50 Life Coins per 5 bags |
Tomatoes | Hamburger Steaks, Initiation Challenge | Yes (Water Gun or irrigation) | Pokemon Center shop (unlock at Environment Level 3 in Bleak Beach), Bleak Beach crop patches | 40 Life Coins per 5 bags |
Wheat | Bread | Yes (Water Gun or irrigation) | Pokemon Center shop, gifts from Rocky Ridges Pokemon, red Poke Balls, water splashes | 50 Life Coins per 5 bags |
Beans
Beans are the simplest crop to grow because they do not require watering. Plant Bean Seeds and wait for them to mature. Beans are the primary ingredient in Hamburger Steaks, which power up Rock Smash. Drilbur gives you 5 Bean Seeds at the start of your farming journey, and you can buy more from the Pokemon Center shop for 50 Life Coins per 5 bags.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes require watering to grow. Use Water Gun on planted tomato fields, or place them near a water source for automatic dampening. Each tomato vine yields 3 tomatoes when harvested. Tomato Seeds become available in the Pokemon Center shop after reaching Environment Level 3 in Bleak Beach. You can also find wild tomato vines in Bleak Beach's northern water area.
Wheat
Wheat requires watering and is used primarily in Bread recipes, which power up Cut. Wheat Seeds are harder to find early in the game. They can be purchased at the Pokemon Center shop, found as gifts from Pokemon in Rocky Ridges, discovered inside red Poke Balls, or spotted in water splashes.
Watering Mechanics
Crops that require water (Tomatoes and Wheat) can be watered through three methods:
Method | How It Works | Best For |
|---|---|---|
Water Gun (manual) | Spray crops directly with the Water Gun move | Small farms and early game |
Proximity to water | Place crops near a water source; they are constantly dampened by the stream | Medium farms near rivers or ponds |
Water specialty Pokemon | Assign a Pokemon with the Water specialty near a water basin; it will water crops automatically | Large farms and late-game automation |
For automated watering, assign a Pokemon with the Water specialty (such as Squirtle or Lapras) near your crops and place a basin filled with water nearby. The Pokemon will water the fields on its own during free time.
Growth Acceleration
Pokemon with the Grow specialty can speed up crop growth time. Lead a Grow specialist like Bulbasaur or Rowlet near your crop fields, and they will automatically use their ability to accelerate plant growth. Without a Grow specialist, crops take real-time days to mature.
Harvesting
Once crops are fully mature, you can harvest them in two ways:
Method | Input | Speed |
|---|---|---|
Manual pick | Press Y on each crop | Slow (one at a time) |
Cut harvest | Press ZR to use Cut on crops | Fast (bulk harvest) |
Using Cut for harvesting is significantly faster than picking items one by one. If you have a large farm, always use Cut to collect everything at once.
Vegetable Field Habitats
Planted crop fields contribute to the Fresh Veggie Field habitat. Eight vegetable fields of any crop type create this habitat, which attracts Drilbur and Excadrill. Building vegetable field habitats is a practical way to combine your farm with Pokemon attraction.
Initiation Challenge
The second Initiation Challenge requires you to collect 10 Beans, 10 Tomatoes, and 10 Wheat (30 total vegetables). Make sure to start farming all three crop types as early as possible to meet this requirement without unnecessary waiting.
Tips
Plant beans first since they grow without watering. Use them to start cooking Hamburger Steaks early.
Keep Bulbasaur near your fields at all times. Its Grow specialty cuts crop growth time dramatically.
Set up a Squirtle with a water basin near your tomato and wheat fields for fully automated irrigation.
Use Cut (ZR) to harvest mature crops in bulk instead of picking them one by one with Y.
Befriended Pokemon with high Comfort Levels occasionally gift seeds, providing a free supply over time.
Start growing all three crop types before reaching the second Initiation Challenge to avoid a long wait for the 30-vegetable requirement.