Project Zomboid servers can change how quickly planted crops grow. By adjusting the speed, players can more reliably get food from farming and even specialize in agriculture to provide for multiple players. Players who do choose to specialize in agriculture may also want to consider leveling their Cooking skill to create a variety of high-nutrition recipes. With both farming and cooking, and a faster farming speed, players can become entirely self-sufficient, allowing them to focus on gathering other materials when exploring.

How to Change the Farming Speed on a Project Zomboid Server (Panel)

1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.

2. Stop the server.

3. Go to the Files tab.

4. Find the following directory: /home/container/.cache/server

5. Open the [SaveName]_SandboxVars.lua file.

6. Navigate to the FarmingSpeedNew line.

7. Adjust the value as desired. This will affect the rate at which crops grow. (e.g., a value of 2.0 would result in 200% growth speed)

8. Press the Save button.

9. Start the server.

How to Change the Farming Speed on a Project Zomboid Server (Admin Menu)

1. Join the server as an admin.

2. Click the Admin icon.

3. Select Sandbox Options.

4. Open the Nature menu.

5. Adjust the Farming Speed value as desired. This will affect the rate at which crops grow. (e.g., a value of 2.0 would result in 200% growth speed)

6. Click Apply Changes.