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In the world of [Game Name], cultivating items in the Botanical Research Center is a crucial aspect of crafting and recovery. In this article, we'll explore how to unlock cultivation slots, which can go up to 3, and how to increase your harvest box slots. We'll also delve into the recommended items to cultivate, and provide tips on how to make the most out of your cultivation efforts.
Unlocking Cultivation Slots
The Botanical Research Center initially has only one cultivation slot available. However, you can unlock up to 3 additional slots by completing delivery quests in the game. This allows you to cultivate more items simultaneously, making it easier to get the items you need in a shorter amount of time.
Recommended Items to Cultivate
Certain items are more valuable than others when it comes to crafting and recovery. Here are some recommended items to cultivate:
| Item | Recommendation Criteria |
|---|---|
| Honey | Used in crafting Mega-Potions & Mega-Nutrients |
| Flashbug | Used in crafting Flash Pods |
| Mandragora | Used in crafting Max Potions & Immunizers |
| Blue Mushroom | Used in crafting Nutrients & Lifepowders |
| Devil's Blight | Used in crafting Mega Barrel Bomb |
| Thunderbug | Used in crafting Shock Traps |
| Ivy & Spider Web | Used in crafting Pitfall Traps |
| Exciteshroom | Used in crafting Farcasters |
| Godbug | Used in crafting Lifepowders, Demon Powders, & Hardshell Powders |
Cultivating for Recovery
Hunters who use ranged weapons such as the Bow, Light Bowgun, and Heavy Bowgun should always be cultivating items for coatings & ammo. Additionally, cultivate items like Honey & Mandragora, which are commonly used in creating Potions & Mega-Potions for health recovery.
All Cultivated Items List
Here is a list of all cultivated items available in the Botanical Research Center:
| Item | Harvest No. | Growth Time |
|---|---|---|
| Herb | 2 | 1 day |
| Latchberry | 20 | 1 day |
| Needleberry | 20 | 1 day |
| Blue Mushroom | 2 | 1 day |
| Bitterbug | 2 | 1 day |
| Honey | 2 | 1 day |
| Ivy | 2 | 1 day |
And many more!
How to Increase Harvest Box Slots
To increase your harvest box slots, you'll need to complete specific delivery quests in the game. Here are the requirements:
- 20 slots: Complete "To Hold a Harvest" delivery quest
- 30 slots: Complete "Your Storage Solution" delivery quest
What is the Botanical Research Center?
The Botanical Research Center is where you can grow plants & mushrooms, harvest bugs & honey, and more. These items are used for crafting recovery items, buff consumables, and even ammo coatings.
Tips and Reminders
- Can only cultivate items you've already gathered
- Complete 1 quest for 1 round of cultivation
- Items will keep cultivating once assigned to a slot
- You can change items you're cultivating at any time
- Cultivation stops when the harvest box is full
Use Fertilizer to Increase Cultivation Efficiency
You can unlock different types of fertilizer by completing certain delivery requests. Fertilizer buffs the growth of your cultivated items – increases number of harvest, shortens growth time, and more.
Upgrading the Botanical Research Center
The Botanical Research Center can be upgraded by going through the main story & completing certain requests. Since this feature is very helpful, it's best to upgrade it as fast as you can.