How to Automatically Water Plants in Stardew Valley

If you want to keep your farm running smoothly and efficiently in Stardew Valley, it is important to automate as much of your daily tasks as possible. One of the most time-consuming activities is watering your crops. In this article, we will show you how to automatically water plants in Stardew Valley.

Step 1: Build a Sprinkler

The first step in automating your watering system is to build a sprinkler. Sprinklers come in different varieties, and the one you choose will depend on your skill level and the size of your farm. The more advanced sprinklers require higher skill levels, but they cover larger areas and water plants more efficiently.

To build a sprinkler, you will need some resources, which can be gathered by cutting down trees, mining ores, and foraging. The resources required for each type of sprinkler are as follows:

Sprinkler: One Copper Bar and one Iron Bar

Iridium Sprinkler: One Iridium Bar and one Battery Pack

Step 2: Place the Sprinkler

Once you have built a sprinkler, it is time to place it on your farm. Select the sprinkler from your inventory, and then left-click on the ground where you want to place it. You can place the sprinkler anywhere on your farm, but it is recommended to place it in the center of each crop field, so it can cover as many plants as possible.

Keep in mind that sprinklers have to be filled with water before they can function. You can fill the sprinkler by taking a watering can to the nearby water source, then right-clicking on the sprinkler.

Step 3: Upgrade Your Sprinklers

If you want to upgrade your sprinklers to cover a larger area or use less energy, you will need to increase your farming skill level. The higher your farming level, the more advanced sprinkler recipes you will unlock.

You can increase your farming level by planting and harvesting crops, gathering resources, and caring for animals. As you reach higher farming levels, you can purchase more advanced sprinklers from the carpenter’s shop or craft them yourself.

Step 4: Utilize Junimo Huts

Another way to automate your watering system is to use Junimo Huts. Junimos are small creatures that help you with farming tasks. You can build a Junimo Hut to summon them to your farm.

When you have a Junimo Hut on your farm, Junimos will start to appear at the beginning of each day to collect any crops that are ready for harvest. After they have gathered your crops, they will automatically water any remaining plants in the area around the Hut, making your watering tasks much easier.

Conclusion

Automating your watering system is an essential part of making your Stardew Valley farm more efficient. By building sprinklers, upgrading them, and utilizing Junimo Huts, you can save valuable time each day and focus on other aspects of farming. So why not start automating your watering system today and see the benefits for yourself?