Gardener
| Gardener | |
|---|---|
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| Class | Traits |
| Type | Positive Trait |
| Points | -2 |
| Skill Boosts | Agriculture: +1 |
Gardener gives a character a head start in farming. It adds one level of Agriculture and teaches the cures for common crop pests and diseases.
It is a positive trait and costs 2 points at character creation. It suits any player who plans to grow food. A farm is the backbone of most long runs, so the trait pays off once fresh food runs out. For 2 points, it is one of the cheapest ways to start a farm on the right foot.
Gardener Effects
The extra Agriculture level makes early farming easier. Crops are handled with more skill from the first planting.
The trait teaches the crop cures. A character can make a Flies Cure from cigarettes, loose tobacco or chewing tobacco. The Mildew Cure and the Aphids Cure are known too. These cures save a crop from pests and disease that would otherwise ruin a harvest. A Gardener also knows how to make a Scarecrow.
The trait also teaches the growing seasons for a wide range of crops. These include common vegetables such as Carrot, Potato, Cabbage, Tomato and Corn. Herbs such as Basil, Sage and Thyme are on the list, along with Hops, Sugar Beet and Sunflower. Knowing the season tells a farmer when each crop will grow well.
Foraging gets a small boost. The search area grows slightly, weather hurts the search less, and fruits, vegetables, crops and medicinal plants turn up a bit more often.
Gardener Skill Boosts
Gardener adds these skill levels when the character is created.
| Skill | Levels |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | +1 |
Gardener Recipes
A character with Gardener knows these recipes from the start, with no book or magazine needed.
| Name | Image | Recipe | Crafting Materials | Tools | Skill | Station | Learned | Spawn ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aphids Spray | 
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Make Aphids Cure | - | None | In Hand | Yes | /additem Base.GardeningSprayAphids
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| Pest Flies Spray |
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Make Flies Cure from Chewing Tobacco | - | None | In Hand | Yes | /additem Base.GardeningSprayCigarettes
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| Pest Flies Spray |
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Make Flies Cure from Cigarettes | - | None | In Hand | Yes | /additem Base.GardeningSprayCigarettes
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| Pest Flies Spray |
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Make Flies Cure from Loose Tobacco | - | None | In Hand | Yes | /additem Base.GardeningSprayCigarettes
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| Jar of Bell Peppers | 
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Make Jar of Preserved Food |
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Bread Knife | Cooking: 0 | In Hand | Yes | /additem Base.CannedBellPepper
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| Mildew Spray |
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Make Mildew Cure | - | None | In Hand | Yes | /additem Base.GardeningSprayMilk
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| Scarecrow | 
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Make Scarecrow |
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- | None | In Hand | Yes | /additem Base.Mov_Scarecrow
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A character with Gardener also knows the growing season of these crops.
| Crop |
|---|
| Basil |
| Bell Pepper |
| Black Sage |
| Broadleaf Plantain |
| Broccoli |
| Cabbage |
| Carrot |
| Cauliflower |
| Chamomile |
| Chives |
| Cilantro |
| Comfrey |
| Common Mallow |
| Corn |
| Cucumber |
| Garlic |
| Green Pea |
| Habanero |
| Hops |
| Jalapeno |
| Kale |
| Lavender |
| Leek |
| Lemongrass |
| Lettuce |
| Marigold |
| Mint |
| Onion |
| Oregano |
| Parsley |
| Poppy |
| Potato |
| Pumpkin |
| Radish |
| Rose |
| Rosemary |
| Sage |
| Soybean |
| Spinach |
| Strawberry |
| Sugar Beet |
| Sunflower |
| Sweet Potato |
| Thyme |
| Tomato |
| Turnip |
| Watermelon |
| Wild Garlic |
| Zucchini |
Picking Gardener
Gardener fits into almost any long run. The cures alone justify the price, since a lost harvest can mean a hungry winter.
It pairs well with Keen Cook, which turns crops into good meals. A rural base with a garden and a kitchen makes a strong self-sufficient start.
A short run that ends before the first harvest gets little from it.
Notes
- The crop cures are known from the start.
- Growing seasons show when each crop does well.
- A Scarecrow helps protect the garden.
- Keen Cook pairs well for a farm-to-kitchen build.
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