Preparing the Soil for Planting in Farming Simulator 25

When playing Farming Simulator 25, let's list the steps you need to take to prepare your field for the next planting:

Plowing the field with a plow
If lime is needed, applying lime to the field
Applying fertilizer before planting, if required
Preparing the field for planting with a cultivator or harrow

We need to choose the right equipment based on the type of crop and land. Rotary tillers, disk harrows, or cultivators are suitable equipment for this task. Each has its own specific differences. For example, a normal cultivator has the ability to work the soil deeper but requires higher tractor specifications. On the other hand, disk harrows perform a more superficial job, enabling them to cover larger areas and requiring lower tractor specifications compared to regular cultivators.

If you are dealing with garden work, rotary tillers will help break up the soil structure and plant roots by preventing the other equipment from getting too close to the tree roots. They also help with decomposing plant residues into fertilizer by leaving the roots and plant remains in the soil. Additionally, rotary tillers are powered by the PTO (Power Take-Off), which rotates the blades.

Now, let’s examine each one and decide which one to use.

Standard Cultivators

Standard cultivators work the soil to a depth of 20-25cm. This helps eliminate weed roots completely and also removes stones from the field. These machines require higher tractor specifications since they perform a deeper processing of the soil.

Shallow Cultivators

Shallow cultivators perform surface-level soil processing. They are not a definitive solution for weeds, but they can eliminate small weeds. Because they are shallow, they remove smaller stones. In terms of working speed and working width, they are better than standard cultivators and require lower tractor specifications.

Disk Harrows

Disk harrows are not concerned with stones and perform a surface-level processing. They have working widths that allow them to work in very large areas and require less powerful tractors.

Rotary Tillers

These are suitable cultivators for gardens. They work with PTO, and often, a front weight may be required to prevent the tractor from sinking into the soil.

Keys to Help When Using a Cultivator