How to water
- Open the Lavender Field and pick the Water tool.
- Tap a planted plot.
- The plot gets +40 moisture, you use 2 stored water and earn 1 XP.
When watering is allowed
- Young plants (in their first 8 farm weeks): moisture below 45%.
- Established plants: moisture below 35%.
- You need at least 2 stored water.
Why “Water didn't run”
| Reason | What the game says to do |
|---|---|
| Moisture is already 65% or more | Let it dry down, then Inspect again |
| Moisture is above the 45% (young) or 35% (established) trigger | Wait for the root zone to dry |
| 0.25 inch or more of rain today or in the next two days (and moisture above 25%) | Recheck after the rain |
| The soil is frozen (soil 32°F or less and air 35°F or less) | Recheck after a thaw |
| The plant is dormant | Routine watering is paused in winter rest |
| Less than 2 stored water | Add water capacity or advance the week |
| The plot is empty | Plant something first |
The action alert
When watering is blocked, an Action alert card titled “Water didn't run” explains the reason and a How to unlock this action step, with buttons to go there or see details.
Real-world note
New plants need establishment water; constant saturation is not the goal. The game blocks watering when rain is due because soggy roots rot.
See also
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