What to know
- Start the trial with Graminova after reaching Senior Farmer status.
- Acquire base flower seeds like pink and yellow from the shop.
- Plant them with empty plots between to enable pollination and new colors.
- Deliver required flower colors to complete the challenge.
In Starsand Island, the Senior Farmer Trial requires you to crossbreed flowers through strategic planning. This advanced quest pushes your planting skills further, focusing on flower crossbreeding to produce specific colors.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites | Senior Farmer rank unlocked |
| Main Mechanic | Flower pollination via adjacent planting |
| Key Action | Leave empty plots between same-type flowers |
| Goal | Gather and deliver varied flower colors |
| Location Focus | Your farm plots near home base |
How flowers pollinate for new colors
Plant flowers of the same type but leave an empty plot in between them. When both mature, pollination can occur, spawning a different color in the gap. You control outcomes by choosing base colors like pink next to yellow to get orange.
Step-by-step guide to completing the trial
Talk to Graminova near the Happiness Seed Shop, past the bridge by your house. Select the Senior Farmer Trial option and confirm to begin. She outlines the need for specific flower colors through crossbreeding.
Step 1: Buy base flower seeds
Head to the general store or seed shop. Purchase seeds for primary colors such as pink, yellow, and red. Stock up on multiples since pollination is chance-based.
Step 2: Prepare your farm plots
Use your hoe to till soil in a pattern that allows spacing. Plant one flower seed, skip a plot, plant another of the same type. Water them promptly to speed growth.
Step 3: Wait for maturity and pollination
Allow flowers to fully grow. Check the empty plots regularly for new color variants appearing from pollination. Examples include yellow plus red yielding orange.
Step 4: Harvest and repeat combinations
Pick the pollinated flowers once ready. Experiment with pairs until you collect all required colors for the trial. Track what works, like pink and yellow mixes.
Step 5: Deliver the flowers
Return to the quest board or designated NPC. Submit the exact flower counts needed. Rinse and repeat the process for any shortfalls.
Rewards
| Reward | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Advanced seeds unlocked | Access to rarer crop varieties |
| Better farming tools | Upgraded hoe clears more tiles faster |
| New facilities | Automation options like sprinklers |
| Profession progression | Path to Expert Farmer rank |
