User:DrkStlkr3/gardening

Gardening
Gardening is another great way for Sims to earn Simoleons. However, some plants earn more Simoleons and XP per hour versus others. The table below demonstrates which plants are best to grow. I excluded any seeds that could cause a Sim-eating plant. Although they have the best Simoleons/XP output, you have a greater chance of not getting very much on your return. According to the Continuous Gardening table above, you generally earn more Simoleons and XP per hour with plants that take less Simoleons and time to grow. However, continuous planting of seeds such as Bell Peppers and Carrots require constant or very frequent attention! The rule of thumb of what to plant depends upon your spare free time. If you have continuous, uninterrupted time to dedicate to the game, then grow Bell Peppers for both Simoleons and XP, Carrots for Simoleons, or Corn for XP. However, attempt to estimate times away from the game when planting other seeds, and plant accordingly. For overnight, I recommend planting Onions. Avoid planting Chili Peppers and Pumpkins as much as possible, unless it's for a task or quest.

Purchase a garden patch for each adult Sim living in the same house. Some people prefer to have a house lot dedicated to a row of garden patches, and have all of their adult Sims plant there at the dedicated house lot.

Don't forget to keep your Sims inspired by keeping them happy! They'll earn more Simoleons and XP when they plant while inspired. Occasionally eating leftovers from a refrigerator, drinking espresso from a coffee maker, quick chat on the phone, using the toilet, and washing hands at a sink are all ways to help keep your Sim inspired. If you have a dedicated lot for garden patches, I recommend building a very small house big enough for a small kitchen and bathroom. Then purchase a Japanese or Ice Man Fridge, Daily Grind Coffee Machine, ET or T1000 Phone, Defcon 6 Toilet or Toilet of the Damned, and Japanese Basin for the dedicated garden lot to quickly inspire your Sims when needed.

After you have completed the "Money Grows on Trees?" quest, don't forget to have a Sim plant the Simoleon Sprout in a garden patch every 4 hours! It costs 250 Simoleons to play, but I usually double my money, or more!

Lastly, if a Sim isn't working or practicing for their career or hobby, they need to be planting at a garden patch! You'll quickly realize from early on that you need a steady source of income, and planting helps fill in those gaps.