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Paddy Fields, Trellises, and Planting Boxes - Version 18 vs Version 19
May 23, 2026, 02:55 PM
Removed duplicate in-body wikilinks
Sep 21, 2026, 11:07 AM
Added the 1.09.7160 fix for out-of-season crops on Greenhouse trellises and the 1.09.6444 sprinkler-on-Planting-Box fix
11Overview22Not all crops in Starsand Island grow on regular farmland. Paddy fields are required for water-based crops like Rice and Water Caltrop, while trellises support climbing plants like Grapes, Tomatoes, and Cucumbers. Both structures are unlocked through farming profession quests with Graminova and expand what you can grow as you progress through the certification tiers.44Trellises77What They Are99Trellises are vertical structures that climbing plants grow on. They are crafted at the Worktable using planks. Without a trellis, seeds for climbing crops simply cannot be planted.1111How to Unlock1313The Trellis blueprint is a reward from the "Natural Delicacies" quest, part of the Apprentice Farmer quest chain with Graminova. The quest requires you to:1515Purchase 3 Cucumber Seeds from the Happiness Seed ShopCraft 3 Trellis structures at the WorktablePlant and harvest 6 Cucumbers, then deliver them to Stella at the Pet Shop1717Placement Rules1919There is a common mistake with trellises: do not till the soil first. Place the trellis on raw, flat ground. It automatically tills the soil underneath, saving you stamina. Seeds are then planted directly onto the trellis.2121Also watch out at the Worktable: there are two items both called "Trellis." The correct one is under the tools tab and has a description mentioning "Planting equipment." The other one is in the decoration tab and is purely cosmetic.2323Trellises can also be placed inside the Greenhouse. Patch 1.09.7160 (September 17, 2026) fixed a bug where out-of-season crops could not be planted on those indoor trellises, so they now follow the Greenhouse's season-free rule. Patch 1.09.6444 (September 10, 2026) likewise fixed Sprinklers refusing to sit on Planting Boxes after overlapping placement was enabled, and corrected Planting Boxes snapping into the wrong position or sinking into the ground.25+Trellis Crops2527ItemDescriptionCucumber (Apprentice)2-day growth, All Seasons, yields 2, seed cost 95 CoinsGreen Grape (Junior)3-day growth, Spring/Summer, yields 2, seed cost 150 CoinsRed Grape (Junior)3-day growth, Autumn/Winter, yields 2, seed cost 150 CoinsTomato (Junior)2.5-day growth, Spring/Summer, yields 2, seed cost 150 CoinsCherry Tomato (Intermediate+)Spring/SummerHoneyvine (Expert)6-day growth, Spring/Summer, yields 2, seed cost 720 Coins2729The Junior Farmer trial requires harvesting 30 Grapes total (Green or Red) from trellises.2830Pest Interaction3032If you raise chickens, they eat bugs attracted to trellis crops. This is free pest control, no manual intervention needed.3234Watering Note3436Area-of-effect watering cans only water a single trellis node at a time, which makes trellises slower to water by hand compared to regular farmland. Sprinklers help, but their coverage per trellis is limited too.3638Paddy Fields3840What They Are4042Paddy fields are waterlogged farming plots for crops that grow in standing water. These crops cannot be planted on regular farmland or in planting boxes.4244How to Unlock4446The Paddy Field blueprint is unlocked through farming profession quest progression with Graminova. The Paddy Field blueprint becomes available through farming profession progression with Graminova.4648Paddy Field Crops4850ItemDescriptionREMOVED_WATER_SPINACH (Apprentice)1-day growth, Summer only, yields 4, seed cost 65 Coins. Sells for 27 Coins raw, but Stir-Fried Water Spinach sells for about 90 Coins.REMOVED_MOUNTAIN_RICE (Apprentice/Junior)2.5-day growth, All Seasons, yields 4, seed cost 80 Coins. A reliable year-round paddy crop.Sugarcane (Junior+)used in Lemonade recipes via the Juicer, which sells for roughly 750 Coins each.Rice (Intermediate+)5-day growth, All Seasons, yields 4, seed cost 260 Coins. Slow but consistent.Water Caltrop (Senior/Expert)5.75-day growth, Spring/Summer, yields 4, seed cost 420 Coins. A premium late-game crop.5052Comparison with Regular Farmland5153Regular farmland handles most standard crops and requires tilling with a hoe (which costs stamina). Trellises auto-till on placement but only support climbing plants with a typical yield of 2 per harvest. Paddy fields handle water crops with a typical yield of 4. Planting Boxes (unlocked at Junior Farmer) let you grow standard crops indoors, but do not support trellis or paddy crops.5355In practice, most farms end up using all three types. Regular plots for your main income crops, paddy fields for Rice and Water Caltrop (good for cooking), and trellises for Grapes, Tomatoes, and other climbing plants needed in recipes.5557Tips5759Water Spinach is one of the cheapest and fastest crops in the game at 1-day growth. Cook it into Stir-Fried Water Spinach to more than triple its sell value.Place trellises on raw ground, not tilled soil. This is the number one mistake new farmers make.Grow Sugarcane early if you unlock it. Lemonade made from Sugarcane via the Juicer is one of the highest-value processed items in the game.Chickens provide free pest control for trellis crops. If you have both, position them near each other.The Junior Farmer trial needs 30 Grapes. Plant Green and Red Grapes early in the season to have enough by the time the quest appears.5961Related Articles6163ItemDescriptionFarmingprofession overview, crop tiers, and general planting mechanicsAll cropscomplete crop list with seasons, growth times, and sell valuesSprinklers and fertilizersautomated watering and growth boostersCookingrecipes that use paddy and trellis cropsProfessionsfarming certification tiers and quest progressionAnimalschickens for pest control, rabbits for weeding6365Planting Boxes6466What They Are6668Planting Boxes are portable containers that let you grow specific crops anywhere on your property, including inside buildings. Unlike regular farmland which must be tilled outdoors, Planting Boxes can be placed indoors, on decks, rooftops, or anywhere you have space. They do not require tilling; you plant seeds directly into them.6870How to Unlock7072The Planting Box blueprint unlocks at the Junior Farmer certification tier. The blueprint is purchased from the Happiness Seed Shop (Graminova's shop). After buying the blueprint, craft Planting Boxes at your Worktable.7274Which Crops Require Planting Boxes7476Certain crops can only be grown in Planting Boxes and cannot be planted on regular farmland, trellises, or paddy fields:7678CropTierGrowth TimeSeasonYieldSeed CostNotesGarlicApprentice1.5 daysAll Seasons460 CoinsYear-round staple; popular gift for GraminovaReishi MushroomSenior5.75 daysSpring, Autumn4400 CoinsPremium late-game crop; used in cooking recipes7880Placement Tips7981Planting Boxes can be placed inside your house for convenient indoor farmingThey do not take up outdoor farmland space, making them ideal for maximizing your crop areaSince they do not require tilling, they save stamina compared to regular farmland (tilling costs 15 stamina per plot)Place them near your cooking stations for quick ingredient accessNote: Planting Boxes have had placement bugs reported by some players. If you cannot place a box, try moving to a flat surface or restarting the game
