A 1 to 99 Farming guide for OSRS. Farming is a unique skill in OSRS — unlike combat or crafting, it's a mostly passive skill that requires patience and planning more than constant clicking. This guide will take you step-by-step through the journey of training Farming from the very beginning all the way to level 99.

Why Farming is Different

Farming is a skill where your success depends a lot on timing, location, and preparation. Your crops grow over time, often hours or even days between checks. So unlike skills where you actively train for minutes on end, Farming is about efficient runs, knowing which patches to check and when, and using the best items and methods to maximize XP and profit.

In this guide, we'll cover:

· The basics of Farming and the tools you'll need

· How to skip early levels with quests

· Super Compost and the importance of soil quality

· Starting tree runs at level 15 Farming

· Herb runs and how to make money while leveling

· Special plants like Snape Grass and the Hisp Farming boss

· The “Ty farm” method for active XP grinding

· Efficient routes and teleport tips for every patch

Getting Started: Farming Basics

First things first, you need to understand the core mechanics of Farming:

· Raking: Farming patches start full of weeds. You must rake the patch to clear it before planting seeds.

· Planting: Use the seed on the patch to plant your crop.

· Compost: Applying compost, super compost, or ultra compost greatly reduces the chance of your crop dying and increases yield.

· Disease: Crops can become diseased at every growth stage. You can cure them with plant cures, or protect them completely by paying a nearby farmer.

· Harvesting: Once fully grown, you harvest your crops and gain Farming XP.

Tools and Seeds

You can buy farming tools like rakes, seed dibbers, watering cans, and secateurs from farming shops. The best shops are south of Falador and north of Catherby. Seeds mostly come from monster drops or pickpocketing Master Farmers, but for most players, buying seeds from the Grand Exchange is easier and faster.

Composting: The First Step to XP

At level 1 Farming, the quickest way to get started is to make super compost. This involves filling a compost bin with 15 compostable items (like weeds, potatoes, or cheaper options like watermelons or pineapples) and waiting about 90 minutes for it to rot down. Super compost greatly reduces disease chance and increases your harvest yield.

You'll need roughly 284 buckets of super compost to get from level 1 to 15 Farming. There are several compost bins around the world — south of Falador, north of Catherby, near Ardougne, and more. Use empty buckets to empty the bins once ready, and store buckets with your tool leprechaun for convenience.

Questing Your Way to Farming 38

Farming levels can be painfully slow at the start, but OSRS offers many quests that give Farming XP rewards, allowing you to skip the grind.

Highly recommended quests include:

· Recipe for Disaster (Goblin General subquest)

· Fairy Tale Part One

· Forgettable Tale of a Drunken Dwarf

· Garden of Death

· Garden of Tranquility

· Enlightened Journey

· My Arm's Big Adventure

By completing these quests, you can jump from level 1 to 38 Farming right off the bat. This saves a lot of time and unlocks better crops and patches early on.

Level 15 and Beyond: Tree Runs Begin

Once you hit level 15 Farming, it's time to start doing tree runs, which are the backbone of Farming XP for most players. Tree runs are efficient because trees give large XP rewards but take several hours to grow. A typical tree run involves planting saplings, protecting them, then returning after the growth period to harvest XP and replant.

Making Saplings

Saplings are made by planting seeds in pots, watering them, and waiting for them to turn into saplings. Saplings are tradable, so mains can buy them from the Grand Exchange. You'll need to carry a seed dibber and a watering can with you on runs.

Protecting Trees

You can either use ultra compost or pay a nearby farmer (with items like cactus spines or pineapples) to protect your trees from disease. Paying farmers ensures zero chance of disease, but costs some resources. Ultra compost offers a good balance, greatly reducing disease chances without extra fees.

Tree Patch Locations and Teleports

Tree patches are scattered around Gielinor in various towns and cities. Here are the main ones:

· Lumbridge: Easiest for beginners; use the Lumbridge teleport.

· Varrock Castle Courtyard: Access via Varrock teleport or Spirit Tree at Grand Exchange.

· Falador Park: Use Falador teleport or Ring of Wealth teleport.

· Taverley: Near Falador; teleport to your player-owned house in Taverley or use a teleport tab.

· Gnome Stronghold: Spirit Tree or Slayer Ring teleports work great here.

· Farming Guild: Requires 65 Farming; best accessed with Fairy Ring or Skills Necklace teleport.

Different Tree Types: Standard, Fruit, Hardwood & Special Trees

Standard Trees

These include oak, willow, and maple trees. They grow the fastest and provide consistent XP.

Fruit Trees

Start planting fruit trees from level 27 Farming (apple trees). They take 16 hours to grow, so you do them less often than standard trees. Locations include Gnome Stronghold, Catherby, Brimhaven, Tree Gnome Village, Letya (after the Morning's End quest), and Farming Guild.

Hardwood Trees

Teak (35 Farming) and Mahogany (55 Farming) trees grow more slowly and are more limited. Hardwood patches are mostly on Fossil Island (accessed with the Dig Site Pendant) and in Varamore.

Special Trees

· Coconut (Kquat) Tree: Requires 72 Farming, located on Karamja.

· Crystal Tree: Requires 74 Farming, only patch is in Prifddinas, grows quickly (8 hours), rewards crystal shards.

· Solus Tree: Requires 85 Farming, Farming Guild only, protected with potato cactus, grows in about 13 hours.

· Redwood Tree: Requires 90 Farming, also Farming Guild only, grows over 4.5 days, protected with dragon fruit.

How a Full Tree Run Works

Tree runs involve visiting every tree patch, checking the health of fully grown trees (for XP), harvesting fruit if applicable, paying the farmer to clear the patch, planting new saplings, and protecting them. Then you move on to the next patch, using teleports and your player-owned house portals to optimize time.

For example, you might:

· Start at the Lumbridge patch (using Lumbridge teleport).

· Move to the Varrock patch via the Varrock teleport.

· Use the Falador teleport to get to Falador Park.

· Run or teleport to Taverley.

· Use Spirit Tree to get to Gnome Stronghold.

· Use Fairy Ring or Skills Necklace for Farming Guild.

· Use the Dig Site Pendant to access Fossil Island hardwood patches.

Herb Runs: Faster XP and Profit

Herb runs are a staple for both Farming XP and OSRS gold making. Herbs take about 1 hour and 20 minutes to grow, so you can do multiple runs per day.

Starting Herb Runs

You can start herb runs as early as level 9 Farming, but it's recommended to wait until level 32 when you can grow Ranarrs, a profitable herb.

Protecting Herbs

Unlike trees, herbs cannot be protected by farmers. Instead, rely on ultra compost to reduce the chance of disease and increase yield.

Magic Secateurs

Obtained during the Fairy Tale Part One quest, Magic Secateurs boost the yield from herbs, making them worth getting early on.

Herb Patch Locations and Teleports

There are 10 herb patches across Gielinor. Here are a few key ones:

· Catherby: Accessible with Lunar spellbook teleport or Camelot teleport.

· Falador: Medium Lumbridge diaries unlock Explorer's Ring teleport here.

· Port Phasmatys: Requires Priest in Peril quest; ectophial teleport from Ghosts Ahoy quest is best.

· Harmony Island: Requires Moritania Elite diaries.

· Hosidius: Benefits from Hosidius' hard diaries for increased yield.

Completing diaries and quests can also reduce disease chances and increase yield on herb runs.

Snape Grass and Hisp Farming Boss

Snape Grass farming and the Hisp boss are advanced Farming methods that offer great XP and unique drops. These methods are typically unlocked at higher Farming levels and require more game knowledge.

The Ty Farm Method: Active XP Grinding

If you want to grind Farming XP more actively, rather than relying on passive tree and herb runs, the “Ty farm” method is for you. It involves constant planting, harvesting, and replanting of fast-growing crops to maximize XP in a shorter time frame. This is a more click-intensive approach but can speed up the leveling process.

Final Tips for Efficient Farming

· Always use the best compost available (ultra compost is preferred).

· Protect trees by paying farmers when possible to avoid disease.

· Plan your runs with teleports and player-owned house portals for minimal downtime.

· Complete farming-related quests and diaries for better teleports, less disease, and higher yields.

· Keep an eye on your farming patches so you don't miss harvests or lose XP due to dead crops.

· Store your farming tools and compost buckets with tool leprechauns to save inventory space.

· Use bottomless compost buckets if you can afford them to save time and money.

Conclusion

Farming is a slow but rewarding skill in OSRS, offering steady XP gains and great money-making potential. With the right knowledge, quests, and efficient tree and herb runs, you can reach level 99 Farming smoothly. Remember, it's a skill that rewards patience and planning over fast-paced clicking.

Thanks for reading my Farming guide — I hope this helps you master the skill in OSRS!

RSorder Team