Guides · Beginner

Winter Strategy

What to do in winter when outdoor crops can't grow.

  • What to do in winter when outdoor crops can't grow.

Hit the Mines

Spend winter in the Mines for ore/ingots, upgrade tools, and prepare next year's layout.

Indoor growth

The greenhouse and Indoor Pots can still grow; animals need hay (from silo) when it snows.

Events & prep

Attend the Ice Festival and Night Market, finish bundles, and explore.

Checklist

  • Mine for ore & upgrade tools
  • Use greenhouse / indoor pots
  • Stock hay for animals
  • Attend winter festivals

?FAQ

Nothing to farm in winter?

Shift to the Mines for ore/ingots, upgrade tools, build sprinklers/kegs, and prep next year; also ski and the Night Market.

Can I plant in winter?

Not outdoors; the greenhouse and indoor pots work; animals stay in and need hay in snow.