Getting New Crops in Animal Crossing: A Step-by-Step Guide
As you navigate through the wonderful world of Animal Crossing, one of the most exciting aspects of the game is cultivating new crops. There are numerous crops to grow, and in this article, we will take a closer look at how to get your hands on them.
How to Get New Crops in Animal Crossing?
Obtaining new crops is a relatively simple process that requires a combination of factors such as time, resources, and strategic thinking. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to get new crops:
• Collect Seeds: To get new crops, you’ll need to collect seeds, which can be obtained by digging up gardening spots or purchasing them from Orville’s Island.
| Method | Required Items | Steps |
| — | — | — |
| Digging | A watering can, fertilizer, and an active gardening spot | 1. Start by selecting an available gardening spot. 2. Water the area and check if there’s a buried item. 3. Dig carefully and reveal the seed. |
• Crossbreeding: You can also breed flowers to get new crops by creating crosses between two specific flowers.
Flowers and their Combinations: Here are some flowers that you can crossbreed:
- Cherry Blossoms with Wildflower
- Rose with Jasmine
- Sisteria with Rouso
More Secrets to Getting New Crops:
• Using Fertilizers and Plant Food: Adding fertilizers and plant food can increase your crop yield, providing you with a better chance to collect the seeds you need for crossbreeding.
• Maintaining Your Garden: Keep your gardening space clean, well-watered, and free from pests and diseases.
Tips for Maximizing Crop Output: Here are some tips to maximize your crop yield:
• Plant at the Right Time: Plant seeds when they match the correct seasons, taking advantage of peak blooming periods for more fruit and higher quality harvest.
• Watering Cans: Invest in a watering can, and check your water level often. Keeping your crops watered correctly will boost production and crop quality.
New Crop Varieties: Unlocking their Secrets:
Unlock new crop varieties by following the seasons:
• Seasonal Plants: Plant specific plants for seasonal events and special crops for new varieties. Some seasonal crops take longer to mature than others. Keep an eye out for any special messages or items sent through the mail that indicate changes.
• Unlocking Special Varieties: For exclusive seed strains, you may need to reach milestones, such as growing 1,000 different plants. Once your milestones are met, the exclusive varieties are now available to you!
Conclusion:
Mastering crop cultivation requires a mix of understanding growth cycles, fertilizer and pesticide knowledge, and resourcefulness in terms of gathering resources and collecting new crops. By following this guide and remembering the crucial tips, you will find success in growing and expanding your collections of new crops.
FAQs and Answers
FAQ 1: How do I get seeds to crossbreed in Animal Crossing?
Answer: To get seeds, simply dig up an available gardening spot after watering the area with your watering can and having an active gardening spot.
FAQ 2: Can I save flowers for future use?
Answer: Yes! Save cut flowers, and place them in a jar using the Cut-It-Short or the Perfect Potpourri mini-games, so you can preserve and breed specific flowers.
FAQ 3: What is the fastest way to level up your gardening skills in Animal Crossing?
Answer: Focus on watering your crops with a Watering Can with a 1-liter capacity. Increase your fertilized plants by collecting resources for upgraded watering cans, reaching goals, or earning special seed drops.
FAQ 4: Will my gardening progress get erased if I quit or turn off the game?
Answer: Fortunately, your gardening progress and growth patterns are saved. Any advancements and collection will persist when returning to play.
FAQ 5: Do exclusive seed varieties only bloom with specific flowers?
Answer: While some rare varieties need companion plants for maximum effectiveness, specific flowers might have distinct relationships with the crops, yielding various results.
FAQ 6: Where can I purchase specific items related to gardening?
Answer: Browse shops like Nook’s Cranny or Lift-It-Auction-Goods, visiting villagers, and interacting with others (like Faye in-game) may reward valuable, rare seeds or garden goods for your cultivation.
FAQ 7: Is it safe to buy seeds or rare flower samples from other players in multiplayer modes?
Answer: In Animal Crossing games, items purchased through Trade or Multiplayer cannot spoil your game; any negative aspects are simply a natural challenge.
FAQ 8: Which Animal Crossing version does it support cross-breeding between cut flowers?
Answer: Since Animal Crossing: New Horizons only launched in 2020, seed growth and crossbreeding among plants did not exist as part of Gameplay Options, a feature more suitable to early adaptations of Animal Crossing (GC/DS or DS).
Let your creativity grow as you begin your journey of discovering the delightful world of new crops in Animal Crossing.