how do i grow plants inside a building

[jyrsc]

so i need to grow plants inside because i enabled a mod where there's a constant snowstorm and it's a balmy -130 degrees outside so i don't know what to do

[Shurenai]

Sack, Shovel, pick up dirt, place dirt indoors.
Shovel/trowel/hands, dig furrows
Plant seeds
Water

You have to water it a LOT more than when it's outside, though, because 100% of the water comes from you watering it now, instead of any time it rains or drizzles it topping your crops back up to 100 water.

[jyrsc]

also how would i keep my building warm because eventually the power is gonna cut out and obviously i can't start a fire on the wood floor

[Foster]

Use an oven to warm your base. If there is no power get a generator and then turn on the oven.

[Another Mother's Son]

Originally posted by jyrsc:

also how would i keep my building warm because eventually the power is gonna cut out and obviously i can't start a fire on the wood floor

Look through crates at a warehouse location. Chances are decent you might find something.

[Another Mother's Son]

Originally posted by Another Mother's Son:

Originally posted by jyrsc:

also how would i keep my building warm because eventually the power is gonna cut out and obviously i can't start a fire on the wood floor

Look through crates at a warehouse location. Chances are decent you might find something.

Also, you definitely COULD start a fire on the wood floor...

[kit]

Zomboid plants can actually survive at any temperature as long as they're cared for. They regenerate health faster than temperature can harm them.

That being said, growing indoors in ultrawinter scenarios can be a fun challenge and it's more immersive. :)

This mod "Winter Farming" changes plant temperature mechanics, but I've never tried it.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3118816834

[Another Mother's Son]

Originally posted by kit:

Zomboid plants can actually survive at any temperature as long as they're cared for. They regenerate health faster than temperature can harm them.

That being said, growing indoors in ultrawinter scenarios can be a fun challenge and it's more immersive. :)

This mod "Winter Farming" changes plant temperature mechanics, but I've never tried it.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3118816834

It would be completely feasible to make a greenhouse out of windows. They are my #1 pick for inclusion as lootable items! I personally IRL know how to take apart a double-hung window as it was my first annual job.

[Pherdnut]

Old-fashioned stove in the middle of a bunch of plots works well whenever the indoor temp dips close to freezing. I think 50+ (f) is totally fine. Below freezing is where you need to water constantly. Temp, water, and watching for mildew/flies are the main things. Outside is ideal but not required.

[ambi]

plants don't need sunlight?

[Goose]

Originally posted by Beltneck:

Originally posted by miss shapiro:

plants don't need sunlight?

Not in this build. But they'll never get rainwater, so you need to stay ontop of watering them manually.

they should add grow lights then!

[Nordil(Hun)]

Originally posted by jyrsc:

also how would i keep my building warm because eventually the power is gonna cut out and obviously i can't start a fire on the wood floor

Why not check guides, videos, use the search function?
Or perhaps learn first the basics of the game before you add additional difficulty to your game via mods?

[jyrsc]

i have 400 hours why are you so angry man

[Armagenesis]

Originally posted by Another Mother's Son:

Originally posted by Another Mother's Son:

Look through crates at a warehouse location. Chances are decent you might find something.

Also, you definitely COULD start a fire on the wood floor...

No you can't. Campfires will definitely burn those wooden floors. You need to surround the campfire with non-burnable layer first. Like sand and gravel.

[Liro Raériyo]

Well i mean... you COULD start a fire on wood floors, nothing is actually stopping you from doing it, its just that their are many consequences for doing so.

[Quill]

An indoor room

Heatsource. Either a campfire on a dirt/sand tile or an Antique Stove

Water source

And dirt floor tiles for plants

Plant Crops like normal but keep the room heated and you gotta water the Crops yourself. That's it