Learn how to farm and cultivate plants in No Man's Sky using Hydroponic Trays, Bio-Domes, and Standing Planters. Discover seed types, crafting materials, and growth times.
No Man's Sky offers several methods for cultivating plants, essential for gathering resources like Carbon and rare crafting materials. This guide covers Hydroponic Trays, Bio-Domes, and Standing Planters, detailing their crafting requirements, power consumption, and seed capacities.
How to Use Hydroponic Trays in No Man’s Sky
Hydroponic Trays are a primary method for growing plants. Blueprints are available from the Construction Research Station on the Space Anomaly. There are two types: a regular tray for one seed and a large tray for four seeds. Both require a power source, such as a Biofuel Reactor or Solar Panel, to function.
| Crafting Materials | Available Seed Slots | Power Consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 30x Pure Ferrite (60 for large), 2x Metal Plating (4 for large), 20x Carbon (50 for large) | 1 for normal, 4 for large variants | 20 kPs |
Seeds Available for Cultivation in NMS
Seeds are also acquired from the Construction Research Station. Once crafted and planted in a Hydroponic Tray, they have varying growth times and harvest yields.
| Cultivated Flora | Materials Required | Growth Time | Harvest Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gamma Weed | 50x Gamma Root, 25x Uranium | 4 hours | 50 |
| Fungal Cluster | 50x Fungal Mould, 25x Ammonium | 4 hours | 50 |
| Frostwort | 50x Frost Crystal, 25x Dioxite | 1 hour | 50 |
| Venom Urchin | 100x Emeril, 50x Gold | 3 hours 30 minutes | 1 |
| Solar Vine | 50x Solanium, 25x Phosphorus | 16 hours | 50 |
| Gutrot Flower | 40x Faecium | 4 hours | 25 |
| Gravitino Host | 25x Chromatic Metal, 120x Silver, 25x Magnetised Ferrite | 2 hours | 1 |
| Mordite Root | 40x Mordite | 8 hours | 25 |
| Echinocactus | 50x Cactus Flesh, 25x Pyrite | 16 hours | 100 |
| Star Bramble | 50x Star Bulb, 25x Paraffinum | 4 hours | 25 |
| Albumen Pearl Orb | 60x Indium, 20x Paraffinum | 2 hours | 1 |
| NipNip | 1x NipNip Bud, 20x Faecium | 4 hours | 1 |
Hydroponic Trays can be placed indoors, including on Freighters, and do not require sunlight due to their reliance on power generators. Harvesting rare seed materials may require a Haz-Mat Gauntlet, available from the Space Anomaly.
How to Use Bio-Domes in No Man’s Sky
Bio-Domes offer a more efficient cultivation method, providing 16 seed slots and consuming 50 kPs. Their blueprints are found on the Space Anomaly. Bio-Domes can be built in bases but not on Freighters. Corridors are needed to create an entrance.
| Crafting Materials | Available Seed Slots | Power Consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Magnetised Ferrite, 5 Glass | 16 | 50 kPs |
A central display panel allows for simultaneous harvesting of all mature plants within the Bio-Dome.
How to Use Standing Planters in No Man’s Sky
Standing Planters are simpler, producing generic flora from which Carbon can be harvested. Their blueprints are purchased with Salvaged Data from the Agricultural Modules on the Space Anomaly. Once powered, a Standing Planter yields approximately 100 Carbon every 10 minutes. Multiple planters can provide a significant, continuous source of Carbon.
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