Farming Simulator 25: How To Remove Weeds

Key Takeaways

Turn off weeds in game settings for an easier playthrough and 20% more crop yield.
Prevent weeds by plowing fields before planting to ensure healthy crop growth.
Use weeders for small weeds, a hoe for medium-sized weeds, and a sprayer for large weeds to avoid crop destruction.

As a seasoned farmer with decades of experience under my belt, I must say that the art of weed removal and crop care in Farming Simulator is more challenging than it seems at first glance! From the humble hoe to the mighty sprayer, each tool has its place in maintaining a lush, thriving field.

Weeds can be a nuisance to deal with, both in real life and in Farming Simulator 25. Thankfully, just like in the real world, there are a few things that players can do in-game to keep weed growth under control.

In the world of Farming Simulator 25, where productivity is key, weeds aren’t just annoying; they can significantly impact your crops’ yield. This guide aims to explore effective strategies for managing these unwanted intruders, ensuring a smooth growth of your fields and helping you maintain profitability.

How To Turn Off Weeds

Farming Simulator 25: How To Remove Weeds

For those seeking a hassle-free experience, here’s an effective method to eliminate weeds permanently: Navigate to your game options, and you can switch a setting that stops weed development. Although it’s somewhat of a shortcut, novice players might find it helpful to disable weed growth during the initial phases of play.

Once you’ve grasped the game mechanics better, you can toggle weed growth on and off as needed. Later, when it’s time to gather your crops, if the field remains free of weeds, you’ll receive a 20% higher yield. This additional produce can prove beneficial for the player by earning them extra income.

How To Prevent Weeds From Growing

In the game, if weeds are enabled, the most effective strategy is to prevent them from appearing in the first place. The simplest way to accomplish this is by regularly tilling your fields. Maintaining your fields properly will create a favorable environment for your crops to thrive. Since tilling a field isn’t time-consuming, it’s recommended that players do this before planting anything.

There are several plows that players can purchase:

Pottinger Servo 25: $14,000
Argo Masz POV 5 XL: $16,000
Pottinger Servo T 6000 P: $50,5000
Lemken Titan 18: $59,000
Kervneland PW 100-12: $75,000

How Long Does It Take For Weeds To Grow?

In the game, there are three distinct sizes of weeds: small, medium, and large. The smaller weeds usually begin growing in just a few hours within the game. It’s beneficial to tackle the weeds early, not only for better crop yields but also because it saves money on equipment like sprayers and herbicides. If you don’t act swiftly against the weeds, they can rapidly spread across your entire field.

It doesn’t take much time for mid-sized weeds to appear once tiny ones emerge. These larger weeds stand out more, making them simpler to identify. Additionally, they often sprout in groups, which simplifies the process of managing them.

It’s tough to overlook big weeds growing in your garden. Ideally, preventing weeds from growing large is best because removing them at this stage can become quite expensive. However, once you spot medium-sized weeds, expect larger ones to appear soon. Consider these as a warning sign. If you don’t act quickly and remove them, you may encounter difficulties when it comes to harvesting your crops later on.

How To Spot Weeds

Identifying weeds can sometimes be a challenge, especially for beginners in the realm of farming. However, there’s an effortless method to help you spot them. Simply open up your map, move from crop types to soil composition. This will enable you to see all fields requiring rolling and mulching, those that are withered, and more. Among these options is the one to view all fields with weeds.

In this scenario, various hues symbolize the size of the weeds. A lightly colored green indicates small weeds, while an abundance of large weeds results in a darker green appearance. If the weeds are eradicated, they will appear as a brown shade on the menu or display.

An alternative method for identifying weeds is to walk into your field and check the information panel located on the lower right corner of your screen. This panel provides essential details about the field, among which is whether any weeds are present.

Dealing With Weeds

Small Weeds

Weed removers excel at getting rid of small weeds, but they’re not suitable for use among crops planted in rows. However, when it comes to other types of crops, a weed remover will effortlessly collect any tiny weeds that might be hiding within the field. There are several options for weed removers available in stores, and an effective strategy is to start with the most affordable one and gradually upgrade to pricier equipment as needed.

Besides its primary function of tilling soil, a hoe is versatile enough to scoop up tiny and moderate-sized weeds too; I’ll delve deeper into this in the following entry. Meanwhile, if you’re looking for weeders, here are some options available: [list of weeders]

Gorenc Puler 600: $6,500
Einböck Pneumaticstar-Pro 1200: $41,000
Elmer’s Super 7: $46,500
Einböck Aerostar-Classic XXL 2400: $67,500

Medium-Sized Weeds

To clarify from the last post, a hoe serves a dual purpose: it can help pull out not just tiny but also medium-sized weeds as well. Unlike a weeder, which is more suitable for open spaces without crops, a hoe is ideal for fields where crops like potatoes are planted in rows. In other words, if you’re cultivating potatoes, it’s essential to use a hoe for weed removal to prevent unintended damage to your crop.

There’s only one hoe available in the store. It can be found in the weeders section. It’s called the Pottinger Rotocare V 12400 and can be purchased for $36,000.

Large Weeds

Big weeds require a big solution. To remove large weeds, you’ll need a sprayer, which can remove small, medium, and big weeds. Sprayers are more costly than hoes and weeders as you’ll need to purchase special chemicals (herbicides) to spray over your field. Also, there’s a yield penalty for applying chemicals to fields, so try to use a sprayer on large weeds only. You can sell machinery, so you can make some money back on it in the future, should you decide to sell it. You can also rent machines which can help you to save quite a lot of money, especially if you don’t need to use the machine very often.

You can find herbicides for sale in the area of the store that houses pallet tanks. This section is usually situated towards the bottom of the store’s webpage. They offer two varieties of herbicide, and the differences between them are minimal.

Corteva Herbicide: $2,400
Helm Herbicide: $2,400

There exist several varieties of field sprayers. Some are attachments designed to be towed behind tractors, traversing various fields. Additionally, there are dedicated vehicles primarily used for the purpose of field spraying. The array of tools and machinery employed for this task includes:

Hardi Mega 1200L: $30,500
Hardi Mega 1200L Tank: $5,000
Hardi Aeon 5200 Delta Force: $74,000
Amazone UX 5201 Super: $79,500
Agrio Dino II: $317,000
Agrifac Condor Endurance II: $420,500

Watch Out For Crop Destruction

In most cases, when you’re playing the game without disabling a specific setting, there’s a chance that driving over fields with unsuitable tires could accidentally damage crops. To minimize this risk, opt for narrow tires instead. Before buying any equipment, make sure to check the wheel setup in the store to see what type of tires a vehicle or machinery is equipped with.

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