Hydroponic Farm

Hydroponic Farm is a building that automates crop irrigation to reduce Duplicant traffic and labor. The Hydroponic Farm draws water automatically from connected irrigation pipes and waters plants placed on its surface, removing the need for Duplicants to perform manual watering tasks. By integrating with the base's plumbing, it provides continuous irrigation so crops grow without repeated Duplicant trips to each plant.

Using Hydroponic Farms streamlines food production and colony workflow. They are placed where crops normally grow and connect to irrigation lines so that water is supplied automatically. The automation of watering cuts down on repetitive hauling and task assignments for Duplicants, freeing them for other jobs and reducing micro-management.

• Connect Hydroponic Farms to existing irrigation pipes to enable automatic water supply.
• Place crops directly on Hydroponic Farms so plants receive irrigation without Duplicant intervention.
• Hydroponic Farms reduce Duplicant travel and task frequency but still require initial construction and plumbing integration.
• Since irrigation is provided via pipes, ensure water pressure and routing meet the farms’ needs to maintain continuous watering.

Hydroponic Farms are an efficient option for base food production when plumbing infrastructure is available and you want to minimize Duplicant workload associated with crop irrigation.