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Additional Types of Farmland

Basically, the idea is to add new variants of Farmland. They all have their own perks and downsides, and it should some strategy to a part of the game that has been unchanged for so long.

You get these new Farmland types by tilling the respective block with a hoe, like you do now. If it isn't specified, assume that you still need the regular requirements for tilling and hydrating farmland.

Dirt Farmland

The basic one already in the game. There will be no changes to how it works.

Podzol Farmland

Increases the yield of crops planted on it, but it needs to be right next to a water-source for it to become hydrated.

Mycelium Farmland

Increases the growth rate of crops planted on it, but the yield is decreased.

Sand Farmland

Decreases the growth and yield of the crop. It can't be trampled. Good for decoration or for incredibly desperate survival situations.

Soulsand Farmland

Significantly decreases the growth of the crop, but when it is harvested, the crop won't be destroyed. Instead, it will revert 2 stages, and start growing again. It also doesn't require water, allowing you to grow crops in the Nether.

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    Great suggestion! Voted :)

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    I am not sure I agree with most things here. Nonetheless the idea is fabulous and if Mojang were to put some thought into it then it could become something spectacular

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    different types are a great idea but not THIS types

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    nice suggestion! Framing crops will be more dynamic with this

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    i also think each type of farmland should be better at growing certain crops like the podzol could be better at growing carrots than potato's like ether they grow faster or yield more from each harvest

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    I love this idea! The capability of different farmland options is amazing. I also agree that different farmland should help grow different foods. Like the podzol farm can make carrots grow faster. Definitely voting!

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    I like it!

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    Perfect fit for the upcoming nether update!

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    I think this idea is great, however I have one suggestion. Growing something like wheat on soulsand will probably do something funky to the crop, since it’s growing on completely alien soil. Maybe you could have nether variants of each crop, like wheat becoming fire reed or carrots becoming golden carrots (yes, this means you can grow golden carrots). These new food sources could behave slightly differently from their counterparts, like fire reed becoming lava bread, which restores less hunger points but gives you fire resistance (NOT IMMUNITY) for a short time.

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    I can see this as a new update! I wanted a farming rework and this is perfect!