- Sandustry seeds become wet seeds when dropped into water.
- Planter boxes grow one flower from each wet seed.
- Burn flowers immediately to recover valuable processing outputs.
- Use filters and conveyors to separate seeds, gold, and amethyllis.
- Improve water flow before scaling the flower production line.
Sandustry Seeds: How the Production Chain Works
Sandustry seeds are a mid-progression processing output created after refining residue for gold. At first, the seeds may look like a byproduct with no obvious use. Their main purpose is to begin a flower-growing chain that turns water, planter boxes, and heat into additional resources.
The basic loop is straightforward:
| Stage | Input | Machine or Area | Output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sand and processing materials | Sand-processing line | Residue |
| 2 | Residue | Burning and pressing setup | Gold and seeds |
| 3 | Seeds | Water basin | Wet seeds |
| 4 | Wet seeds | Planter box | Flowers |
| 5 | Flowers | Pyro dispenser or heat source | Gold and amethyllis |
The most important rule is that ordinary seeds must reach water before they can be planted. A planter box does not replace the wetting stage. If seeds bypass the basin, they remain part of the dry-seed stream and can circulate through the wrong conveyor path.
Video Highlights:
- Seeds are converted into wet seeds through a water-based basin.
- Wet seeds are placed on planter boxes to grow flowers.
- Flowers can be burned to produce gold and amethyllis.
- Conveyor filters are essential for separating the production outputs.
- Water management becomes the main bottleneck during larger builds.
Dry Seeds
The starting material for the flower chain. Route these toward the water basin rather than the planter box.
Wet Seeds
The planting-ready form. Each wet seed can begin one flower cycle when placed on a planter box.
Flowers
The growth output from planter boxes. Burn them quickly so the line does not become overcrowded.
Amethyllis
One of the valuable outputs created when flowers are destroyed by heat. Keep it separate from gold.
Build the water basin before expanding the planter area. A large planter line cannot compensate for a weak or inconsistent wet-seed supply.
Build the Water Basin Correctly
The wetting stage is where many Sandustry seed systems lose throughput. Seeds need to enter water, but the basin must also preserve the rest of the factory’s flow. A practical arrangement uses a pump, fluid pipes, a vent, and a basin positioned beneath the incoming seed route.
The pump draws water from a tank or reservoir. Pipes carry the liquid to the basin, while the vent controls where the water exits. Keep the liquid route separate from the item conveyors whenever possible. This makes troubleshooting easier and reduces the chance that water will enter downstream processing areas.
| Component | Function | Placement Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Pump | Moves water from a tank | Place below or beside the water source |
| Fluid pipes | Carry water to the basin | Run them through a separate pipe layer |
| Vent | Pushes liquid into the basin | Position it where it can wet incoming seeds |
| Basin | Holds the wetting area | Leave enough room for seeds to enter and exit |
| Clearing frame | Moves floating items | Use it to push wet seeds through water |
A clearing frame is useful because wet seeds may not move reliably on a normal conveyor. It can push items through water or open space and help connect the basin to the planter route. If the seed stream becomes slow, inspect the water input before rebuilding the entire factory.
Do not assume that adding more pumps always solves the problem. An oversized input can fill connected areas, while a restricted vent can leave seeds only partially exposed to water.
Place the Water Source
Position a tank or available water reservoir close to the seed-processing area. Keeping the source nearby shortens the pipe route and makes later repairs easier.
Connect the Pump and Pipes
Use a pump to draw water from the source, then route fluid pipes toward the basin. Keep the pipe layer visible while building so hidden connections are easier to inspect.
Create the Basin
Build a basin beneath the seed input. The water should contact the seeds without flooding the conveyor route that carries dry materials.
Add Item Movement
Use a clearing frame or another suitable item mover to push seeds through the water and toward the exit. Test with a small batch before sending the entire stockpile.
Tune the Output Route
Send wet seeds toward the planter boxes and return dry seeds to the basin loop. A filter can block wet seeds from taking the wrong path.
The basin does not need to be perfect on the first attempt. A slow but stable wetting loop is preferable to a fast design that floods the factory or mixes water with the flower-burning line.
Move Wet Seeds Into Planter Boxes
Once the seeds are wet, they must reach planter boxes. The planter box is the key conversion point: each wet seed starts a flower cycle, and the flower should be harvested as soon as it appears.
A simple layout places the planter box below the wet-seed route. This lets wet seeds fall directly onto the planting surface. Avoid placing unrelated conveyors or open item paths directly over the planter boxes, because stray seeds can cause unexpected growth outside the intended area.
| Item State | Correct Destination | Common Mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Dry seed | Water basin | Sending it directly to the planter |
| Wet seed | Planter box | Blocking it with a wet-seed filter |
| Flower | Heat source | Leaving it on a crowded conveyor |
| Gold | Gold storage or next process | Allowing it to fall back into the input loop |
| Amethyllis | Separate output container | Mixing it with seed or gold filters |
The seed filters deserve special attention. A filter that blocks wet seeds should direct them toward the planter route, while dry seeds should continue toward the water loop. If the filter is reversed, wet seeds can circle indefinitely or fall into an unrelated part of the factory.
Flowers can also grow in unwanted locations when seeds land near the wrong surface. Keep the planter area physically separated from the basin and use additional filters or barriers if growth begins outside the intended boxes.
When one wet seed produces one flower, the planting stage is behaving as expected. If flowers appear without a clear planter connection, inspect nearby seed filters and item drop points.
A larger flower farm benefits from staggered item inputs. When a large stack enters at the same level, items may collide or move unevenly. Staggering throwers across different heights can improve throughput and distribute wet seeds more consistently across several planter boxes.
Compact Layout
One basin, one planter box, and one burner. Easy to test, but limited output and more sensitive to blockages.
Balanced Layout
Several planter boxes share one wet-seed route. This offers a useful middle ground for steady flower production.
Scaled Layout
Multiple water inputs, staggered throwers, and separate output lanes. Better for large flower objectives, but harder to troubleshoot.
Start with a compact test line, confirm that wet seeds create flowers, and only then duplicate the design. Copying a faulty filter arrangement makes the same problem appear across the entire factory.
Burn Flowers and Separate the Outputs
The final stage uses heat to destroy flowers and recover resources. A pyro dispenser can provide the necessary flame, but it should be enclosed or positioned carefully so the heat affects the flowers without interfering with nearby machines and items.
After burning, separate the outputs immediately. Gold and amethyllis can follow different conveyor routes, and filters should be configured so each material reaches the correct container. Gold may be needed for further technology purchases, while amethyllis should be stored rather than allowed to fall back into the production loop.
| Output | Handling Priority | Recommended Action |
|---|---|---|
| Flowers | High | Burn immediately after harvesting |
| Gold | High | Send to a secure container or progression stockpile |
| Amethyllis | Medium | Filter into a separate storage container |
| Water | High during scaling | Monitor basin levels and prevent overflow |
| Seeds | Continuous | Return dry seeds to the wetting system |
An aerokinetic fan can help move flower outputs when petals do not travel well on standard conveyors. Use airflow to guide flowers toward the burner or collection route, but leave enough space for the fan to operate without pushing materials into the water system.
The flower line is only useful when its outputs remain separated. Place filters after the burner, then verify gold and amethyllis independently before increasing the input rate.
Use the following checklist before scaling toward a large flower target:
Seed Farm Readiness:
- Dry seeds reach the water basin
- Wet seeds are routed to planter boxes
- Each wet seed starts one flower cycle
- Flowers reach the pyro dispenser or heat source
- Gold and amethyllis use separate output routes
The flower objective described in the available progression was 4,000 flowers. Reaching that target may require a larger line than the first working prototype. Increase planter capacity gradually, because water consumption and output congestion become more noticeable as the system grows.
Troubleshooting Sandustry Seeds Production
Most seed-farm problems come from routing rather than from the planter box itself. When the line stops, trace the item path in order: dry seed, water basin, wet seed, planter box, flower, burner, and final storage.
| Problem | Likely Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Seeds remain dry | Weak water contact or incorrect basin route | Improve water exposure and check the pump connection |
| Wet seeds never reach planters | Filter direction is reversed | Allow wet seeds toward the planter route |
| Flowers grow in the wrong place | Seeds are landing near unintended surfaces | Add barriers, filters, or a lower drop point |
| Flowers pile up | Burner or conveyor throughput is too low | Add heat capacity, airflow, or a second output lane |
| Gold disappears from storage | Conveyor loops back toward the factory | Add a blocking filter or move the container |
| Water reaches item storage | Liquid route overlaps the item path | Separate pipes and vents from the conveyor network |
A common mistake is attempting to solve every problem by adding more machines. First confirm that each filter allows the intended item and blocks the others. Next, check whether water is available. A basin can look connected while the tank is empty or the pump is unable to supply enough liquid.
The system can also appear to work while producing too few flowers. In that situation, count the number of wet seeds reaching the planters rather than judging the visible flower pile. If the wet-to-dry ratio is poor, improve the basin before adding more planter boxes.
Inspect filters first, water supply second, and burner throughput third. Rebuilding the entire factory before checking these three points usually creates more routing problems.
For advanced progression, the seed farm also supports broader technology goals. The setup can contribute gold for unlocks, while later tools such as a vacuum and additional machinery may help with exploration and resource collection. These upgrades are useful for expansion, but they are not required to validate the basic seed-to-flower loop.
Q: What are Sandustry seeds used for?
Sandustry seeds begin the flower-production chain. Drop them into water to create wet seeds, place the wet seeds on planter boxes, and burn the resulting flowers for gold and amethyllis.
Q: How do I make wet seeds?
Route ordinary seeds into a water basin supplied by a pump, fluid pipes, and a suitable vent. A clearing frame can help move seeds through the water.
Q: Why are my wet seeds not growing?
Check that the seeds are actually reaching a planter box and that the filter is not blocking wet seeds. Also inspect nearby drop points for accidental routing into another conveyor loop.
Q: How can I increase flower production?
Improve water throughput, add planter boxes, stagger item inputs, and separate the burner outputs. Scale one part at a time so blockages remain easy to identify.
Keep the first Sandustry seeds line compact and observable. Once wetting, planting, burning, and output separation all work reliably, duplicate the layout for higher flower production.