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11Overview22The Fertilizer Box is a farming crafting station in Starsand Island that automatically produces fertilizer from organic input materials. Fertilizer is applied to crop plots to boost growth speed, increase yield, and most importantly raise the chance of growing Gmax Crops (giant-sized crops worth significantly more). There are five tiers of the Fertilizer Box, each producing progressively better fertilizer with higher GMAX bonus percentages.44What is Fertilizer?77Fertilizer is a consumable item produced by the Fertilizer Box. When applied to a crop plot before or during the growing cycle, it provides two main benefits:99ItemDescriptionGrowth speed bonusFertilized crops grow faster, reducing the number of in-game days between planting and harvest.GMAX chance bonusHigher-tier fertilizer dramatically increases the chance of a crop growing to Gmax size. Gmax Crops sell for premium prices and are required for certain cooking recipes and quest objectives.1111Fertilizer quality directly correlates with the tier of the Fertilizer Box that produced it. Higher-tier boxes produce stronger fertilizer with better GMAX bonuses.1212Fertilizer Box Tiers1414Each Fertilizer Box tier is a separate crafting station that must be built individually. You do not upgrade an existing box; instead, you craft the next tier as a new station. Higher tiers require more advanced materials and are unlocked through farming profession progression.1616TierGMAX Chance BonusFertilizer QualityUnlock RequirementTier I0% (no GMAX bonus)Basic FertilizerJunior FarmerTier II5%Standard FertilizerIntermediate FarmerTier III15%Quality FertilizerSenior FarmerTier IV35%Premium FertilizerExpert FarmerTier V70%Supreme FertilizerMaster Farmer1818The jump from Tier III to Tier IV is significant (15% to 35%), and the jump from Tier IV to Tier V is the largest single increase in the entire progression (35% to 70%). Players focused on Gmax Crop farming should prioritize reaching Tier IV as quickly as possible, since the 35% GMAX chance makes giant crops a realistic and repeatable outcome rather than a rare occurrence.1919How to Unlock2121The Tier I Fertilizer Box blueprint is available early in the farming profession. After completing the Junior Farmer trial at the Farming Association, you can purchase the Tier I blueprint from the farming supply terminal. Each subsequent tier blueprint becomes available when you reach the corresponding farmer rank.2323The farming profession trials involve growing specific crops, achieving certain harvest quantities, and demonstrating mastery of various farming mechanics including sprinklers and fertilizers, crop rotation, and seasonal planting.2525Crafting Recipes2727Each tier of the Fertilizer Box requires different materials. Higher tiers use rarer resources that reflect their increased power.2929TierKey MaterialsCrafting StationTier IWood x10, Stone x5, Fiber x8Worktable ITier IIHardwood x8, Copper Sheet x2, Compost x5Worktable ITier IIIHardwood Plank x6, Iron Sheet x3, Organic Matter x10Worktable IITier IVRefined Plank x8, Gold Sheet x2, Enriched Compost x8Worktable IITier VAncient Wood x6, Primorite Sheet x2, Spirit Essence x4Worktable III3131How to Use3232Place the Fertilizer Box on your Hopeland property.Load organic input materials into the box (weeds, crop scraps, animal manure, compost).Wait for the processing timer to complete. Higher-tier boxes process faster.Collect the finished fertilizer from the output slot.Apply the fertilizer to crop plots by interacting with the plot while holding the fertilizer.3434Each Fertilizer Box processes one batch of fertilizer at a time. The input materials vary by tier, with higher-tier boxes requiring more refined organic inputs. You can run multiple Fertilizer Boxes simultaneously to increase your fertilizer stockpile.3636Input Materials by Tier3838Different tiers accept different input materials. Lower tiers accept common organic waste, while higher tiers require processed or enriched inputs.4040TierAccepted InputsOutput per BatchTier IWeeds, Grass Clippings, Rotten Crops3 Basic FertilizerTier IICompost, Crop Scraps, Animal Manure3 Standard FertilizerTier IIIEnriched Compost, Quality Crop Scraps2 Quality FertilizerTier IVPremium Organic Matter, Rare Mushroom Compost2 Premium FertilizerTier VSpirit-Infused Compost, Ancient Organic Matter1 Supreme Fertilizer4242Note that higher-tier fertilizer is produced in smaller quantities per batch. This is balanced by the dramatically higher GMAX percentages. One application of Supreme Fertilizer at 70% GMAX chance is worth far more than several applications of Basic Fertilizer at 0%.4343GMAX Crops Integration4545The Fertilizer Box is the primary tool for producing Gmax Crops. Gmax Crops are oversized versions of standard crops that appear as visually larger plants in the field. They provide more harvest items, sell for higher prices, and are required for certain advanced cooking recipes.4747The GMAX chance from fertilizer stacks with other GMAX modifiers:4949GMAX ModifierBonusSourceFertilizer (Tier V)Up to 70%Fertilizer BoxCrop quality seeds5-15%Seed quality from harvesting with careGolden Soil plots10%Special crop plots unlocked at Master FarmerSeasonal alignment5%Planting crops in their preferred season5151With Tier V fertilizer, quality seeds, Golden Soil, and seasonal alignment combined, it is possible to achieve near-100% GMAX rates on every crop cycle. This makes the Fertilizer Box the centerpiece of any optimized farming operation.5252Placement and Layout5454Place the Fertilizer Box near your crop fields for convenience. Since you need to collect fertilizer and apply it to plots frequently, minimizing travel distance saves time. Many players create a dedicated farming station area with the Fertilizer Box, a compost bin, seed storage, and crafting stations all clustered together.5656You can own multiple Fertilizer Boxes of any tier simultaneously. Running a Tier III and a Tier V box at the same time lets you use Quality Fertilizer on less important crops while reserving Supreme Fertilizer for your most valuable harvests.5858Yield Fertilizer for Small-Plot Farming6060One of the most effective strategies for the Fertilizer Box is concentrating high-tier yield fertilizer on intentionally small plots. Rather than spreading low-quality fertilizer across a large farm, experienced players keep their garden beds compact and apply Tier 4 or Tier 5 fertilizer to maximize output per plant.6262With Tier 4-5 fertilizer, a small strawberry bed can produce around 60 strawberries, and a patch of 10-12 plants can yield approximately 250 fruit. This concentrated approach produces more total crops with less land, fewer sprinklers, and less daily maintenance.6464The key ingredients for top-tier fertilizer production are Silver Poop and Gold Poop, which require maxed-out ranching Workpedia skills. Plan your profession progression to unlock these drops before committing to a small-plot, high-fertilizer farming strategy.6666Tips6868Start with a Tier I box as soon as you unlock it. Even Basic Fertilizer with no GMAX bonus still speeds up crop growth, which means faster harvests and more planting cycles per season.Save organic waste materials from the start. Weeds, crop scraps, and rotten crops all have value as fertilizer inputs. Do not sell or discard them.The biggest power spike is Tier IV (35% GMAX). Prioritize farming profession progression to unlock it as quickly as possible.Use Tier V fertilizer exclusively on high-value crops like Starfruit, Golden Pumpkin, or crops needed for cooking recipes. Using Supreme Fertilizer on common crops like Turnips wastes the GMAX bonus.Combine fertilizer with proper sprinkler coverage for a fully automated farm. Sprinklers handle watering while fertilizer handles quality.Keep a stockpile of fertilizer before each growing season begins. Running out mid-season means some crops will miss the GMAX bonus entirely.Check the GMAX chance on each crop plot before planting. The tooltip shows the total GMAX percentage from all active modifiers.7070Related Articles7272FarmingSprinklers and FertilizersGmax CropsCrafting StationsHopeland
