Crops Overview
Everything you need to know about farming in Loftia — seasons, growth times, and profitability
Farming is the beating heart of Loftia. Whether you’re planting your first Lettuce in the rich soil near Loftia City or cultivating rare crops in The Hanging Gardens, every seed you sow shapes your journey through the sky isles.
Farming Fundamentals
The Farming skill governs your ability to grow crops. Higher skill levels unlock better yields, access to rare seeds, and efficiency bonuses.
Basic Mechanics
- Plant seeds in tilled soil
- Water regularly — each crop has a specific water interval
- Harvest when fully grown
- Replant for continuous yields
Soil Quality
Different locations have different soil quality. Improved soil produces better harvests. Use fertiliser to boost growth rates and yields.
Seasons and Crop Planning
Loftia has four seasons, each with its own crop availability and growing conditions.
Spring Crops
The starting season. Crops grow quickly and establish your early economy.
| Crop | Grow Time | Profit | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lettuce | 5 min | +5 | 1.00 |
| Radish | 5 min | +5 | 1.00 |
| Carrot | 10 min | +10 | 1.00 |
| Potato | 20 min | +10 | 0.50 |
| Cauliflower | 45 min | +30 | 0.67 |
| Spinach | 60 min | +30 | 0.50 |
Summer Crops
Higher temperatures favour water-efficient and heat-loving crops.
| Crop | Grow Time | Profit | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Squash | 20 min | +10 | 0.50 |
| Basil | 20 min | +10 | 0.50 |
| Chili Pepper | 40 min | +55 | 1.38 |
| Cotton | 10 min | +5 | 0.50 |
| Watermelon | 90 min | +30 | 0.33 |
| Rice | 120 min | +35 | 0.29 |
| Pineapple | 360 min | +80 | 0.22 |
Autumn Crops
The harvest season brings high-value crops that require planning.
| Crop | Grow Time | Profit | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grape | 90 min | +45 | 0.50 |
| Eggplant | 120 min | +60 | 0.50 |
| Soybeans | 720 min | +100 | 0.14 |
| Moonblossom | 168 min | +65 | 0.39 |
| Stardew Bean | 216 min | +45 | 0.21 |
Winter Crops
The coldest season brings unique challenges and rewards.
| Crop | Grow Time | Profit | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frostbloom | 120 min | +55 | 0.46 |
| Ashroot | 240 min | +60 | 0.25 |
Winter crops require less water — soil retains moisture in the cold, reducing your maintenance burden.
Efficiency Guide
The key metric in Loftia farming is dew per minute — how much profit a crop generates for each minute of grow time.
Top 5 Most Efficient Crops
- Chili Pepper — 1.38 dew/min (40 min grow, +55 profit)
- Lettuce — 1.00 dew/min (5 min grow, +5 profit)
- Radish — 1.00 dew/min (5 min grow, +5 profit)
- Carrot — 1.00 dew/min (10 min grow, +10 profit)
- Cauliflower — 0.67 dew/min (45 min grow, +30 profit)
Pro Tips
- Use quick crops (Lettuce, Radish) as filler while waiting for long-cycle crops
- Chili Peppers are the single most efficient crop in the game
- Save Cotton for crafting — it’s worth more as fabric than as raw goods
- Soybeans take 12 hours but yield 150 dew — plant them before bed
- Trellis crops pay off over time since they regrow
Upgrading Your Farm
Visit the appropriate crafting stations to upgrade your farming tools:
- Copper Watering Can — Waters multiple tiles at once
- Iron Hoe — Tills multiple tiles at once
- Auto-Irrigator — Waters nearby plots automatically
- Expanded Plots — Grow from 6 to 12 to 24 tiles