Knowing how to plant seeds in The Sims 4 is essential for players looking to start a greenhouse, garden, or farm on their Sims’ property.
Planting seeds and gardening is an excellent pastime for Sims in The Sims 4 to enjoy a soothing hobby, but it can be a means to collect crops and produce for activities such as making a profit. Regardless, starting a garden can be somewhat daunting for those new to the franchise, as there are several steps involved for players to prepare their horticultural setup. However, as players repeat the procedure for planting seeds or farming in The Sims 4, the actions will eventually become second nature.
To get started on planting seeds in The Sims 4, players must first place down a garden pot or planter box where the crop or flower is to be planted. A random spot in the soil is also acceptable. Keep in mind that farm-style planters cannot be placed in the interior of a house, but garden pots can be positioned indoors. Next, players will need to buy the seeds they wish to plant. This action can be done by directly interacting with the planter container or using a phone or computer to purchase the seeds online. Once purchased, the seed packets will be placed into the selected Sim's inventory.
Once the seeds are in the Sim's inventory in The Sims 4, players must select the plot of soil or planter where they wish to plant. For PC users, this can be done by dragging and dropping seeds onto a designated location. However, YouTuber RachybopGaming states that console players in The Sims 4 must hover over the area where they wish the seed to be planted and choose the "Plant" action. It is also possible to perform the drag-and-drop method, but the seed must be selected manually using the corresponding controls.
Planting seeds is only the first step of gardening in The Sims 4, as players will also need to water and weed their plants to ensure they grow into the intended flowers or crops. This activity should be done daily to ensure the plant does not die. Players can also have their Sims become more acquainted with tending to plants by leveling their Gardening Skill.
The main way to increase a Sim's Gardening Skill in The Sims 4 is by using them as the sole individual who plants seeds and tends to the plants. However, players further increase their character's Gardening Skill by purchasing gardening books for the Sim to read or having them research plants online via a computer. Eventually, this unit will be capable of watering, weeding, and caring for their plants on their own, letting players tend to other matters.
Source: YouTube/RachybopGaming
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