What to know
- Crops watered with a watering can grow 2.5× faster than dry ones.
- Build a 2×2 hole and place water in diagonal corners to create an infinite refill source.
- You can dig the pool downward to make a deeper “well” that never runs dry.
- Keeping the pool or water trenches near your farm gives a small extra growth boost.
Watering crops in Hytale boosts growth by 2.5×, and an infinite 2×2 water pool keeps your can refilled for faster, more efficient farming. This guide shows how to set up a simple water system to maximize crop growth.
How to make water speed up crops
Watering is the quickest way to boost crop growth. Tilled soil with seeds will grow at a normal pace if left dry, but right-clicking the soil with a watering can applies water and gives a 2.5× speed boost. Watered crops visibly grow faster, making this an essential step for efficient food and material farming, and the effect can be further enhanced by using fertilizer.
How to make an infinite water pool
A simple 2×2 setup creates a permanent water source for your farm.
Step 1: Dig a 2×2 hole
Dig a 2-block by 2-block hole, 1 block deep.
Step 2: Place water in diagonals
Place water in two diagonally opposite corners.
Step 3: Let it fill
The remaining corners will fill, turning all four into source blocks.
Step 4: Expand into a well
Dig the same 2×2 area 2–3 blocks deeper to create a full well.
Step 5: Refill your can
Right-click the water with your Watering Can. The pool will never run out.
How to use it for farming
Place the infinite pool close to your crops for easy refills, and water every tilled block to maintain maximum growth speed. Refill the can whenever it runs low. For a small extra boost, you can add shallow water trenches near crops and keep the main pool nearby, ensuring your farm layout keeps all crops close to water sources.
Tips
- Build the pool as close to your farm as possible to save time.
- Upgrade the Farmer’s Workbench to unlock fertilizer for faster growth.
- On multiplayer servers, one shared infinite pool works for everyone.
- If the pool behaves oddly, restarting the game can help.
Maximize your crop growth
Set up a 2×2 infinite water pool expanded into a small well next to your crops for constant refills. Water each tilled block to achieve 2.5× faster growth, and position nearby trenches or keep the pool close to give a small extra boost. This simple setup makes your farm fast, efficient, and effortless to maintain.
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