Tales of the Shire: Where to Buy Vegetable Seeds
Buying vegetables directly (harvested vegetables) in Tales of the Shire. Instead, you must buy vegetable seeds and grow them yourself to supply your kitchen with fresh ingredients for cooking and meal requests.
Where to Buy Vegetable Seeds
Vegetable seeds are sold by Farmer Cotton in the Village Square, located north of your Hobbit home. His stock changes with the seasons, so check back regularly for different seed types. Buying seeds early ensures a steady supply of essential ingredients for recipes that satisfy villager cravings and shared meal events.
How to Grow Vegetables
Plant the seeds in the garden beds outside your home. Watering is optional but speeds up growth, with most vegetables ready to harvest in three in-game days. Companion planting can also improve your harvest quality, increasing the deliciousness rating of your vegetables.
Is Buying Vegetables Possible?
The game focuses on self-sufficiency. Many vegetables and seasonings cannot be purchased as finished produce or found in the wild. Growing your own garden is the only way to stock up on key cooking ingredients like beans, baby marrow, and shallots.
Final Blurb
Vegetables in Tales of the Shire are not sold as finished produce. Buy seeds from Farmer Cotton, grow them in your garden, and harvest fresh vegetables to keep your pantry stocked for cooking and villager meal requests.
FAQ
Can you buy vegetables directly in Tales of the Shire?
No, only vegetable seeds can be purchased. You must grow them yourself.
Where do you buy vegetable seeds?
Farmer Cotton in the Village Square sells seeds and updates his stock by season.
How long does it take vegetables to grow?
Most vegetables take three in-game days to grow before they can be harvested.

