Aside from adding Scar and new Quests, the first major update of Disney Dreamlight Valley also adds lots of new resources for crafting. Some of which have been listed in recipes but were previously unavailable, like Rubies. Some resources are entirely new and have not been mentioned in recipes before, and that is the case with Rich Soil. While it may seem similar to Soil, Rich Soil is much more difficult to obtain. Though it takes a lot of effort and no small amount of luck, here is how Disney Dreamlight Valley players can get some Rich Soil for themselves.
How to Get Rich Soil
When simply looking in the game, it would seem like Rich Soil just drops in the same way as clay and soil do. While it can be found anywhere like the game says, the part that is left out is that Rich Soil can only be obtained by harvesting crops. Each time Disney Dreamlight Valley players harvest a crop, there is a small chance that Rich Soil will spawn nearby. While this may sound simple, the problem is that Rich Soil has a painfully low drop rate that is comparable to Dreamshards before Gameloft adjusted it.
The best way to efficiently farm Rich Soil is to plant hundreds of seeds of something that grows quickly like Wheat. After watering it, Wheat is ready to harvest within a minute. Not only that but seeds cost one Star Coin each. The drop rate for Rich Soil is so low that it is entirely possible to harvest over 100 crops and still not get more than one or two Rich Soil. It is unclear if having a Companion with the Gardening Role helps with the drop rate, but they will help with getting more crops per harvest.
Do Different Seeds Have Higher Drop Rates For Rich Soil?
Unfortunately when it comes to what players choose to plant, it doesn't matter what seeds they pick. Whether it is Pumpkins, Wheat, or Tomatoes, the drop rate is the same. It is unclear if this is intended, but players hoping to get Rich Soil should be prepared for a lot of farming. Crops planted prior to Update 1 also have a chance of dropping Rich Soil.
What Is Rich Soil Used For?
The first thing that players will need Rich Soil for is the latest story quest added into the game. For Nature & Nurture, players need to collect 10 Rich Soil to create a Miracle Growth Elixir. Aside from the quest, Rich Soil can also be used for crafting. One of the other uses for Rich Soil is converting it into Soil. Since Rich Soil is much rarer, it converts into 5 Soil. With Disney Dreamlight Valley being in Early Access until next year, it is very likely more recipes and Quests will be added to the game that require Rich Soil. So saving as much of it as possible for future updates is a good idea.
Disney Dreamlight Valley is available now on Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
