Coca is one of the most valuable plants you can unlock in Schedule 1, but getting it isn’t easy. You will need to level up your rank, build trust with the right customers, and set up the proper equipment before you can start growing. This guide will walk you through how to unlock coca seeds, where to get them, and the best way to grow coca plants for maximum production.
How to get Coca Seeds
If you want to unlock coca leaves in Schedule 1, you will need to put in some work first. Coca doesn’t become available right away; it requires rank progression and building up your reputation with certain customers.
The first step is reaching Enforcer Rank I. You will only get there after grinding for a while, making regular deliveries to your best-paying customers, and keeping your dealers stocked up daily. Once you hit that rank, the Docks region will open up, and that’s where the coca game really begins.
At this point, your job is to start spreading your drugs. You need to send out free samples to new potential customers in the Docks. If you keep at it, NPCs like Javier Perez and Mac Cooper will eventually connect you with Salvador Moreno. He’s the guy who will hook you up with coca seeds.
From then on, you can buy coca seeds from Salvador for $80 each. The usual dead drop limit applies; you can grab up to 10 seeds at a time. But if you need a bigger batch, Salvador can arrange a delivery of up to 160 seeds straight to your spot, with a $200 delivery fee.
How to grow Coca Plants
To grow coca the right way, you will need some proper equipment. You can grab grow tents from any hardware store, but if you really want the best results, buy gear like Suspension Racks, Air Pots, Drying Racks, and a Full Spectrum Grow Light from Oscar. These make a huge difference in how much you can produce.
Early on, you should also get a lab oven and a cauldron. They will be crucial in the future, but you won’t need them now. Coca plants take the slowest to mature, and each one only produces roughly nine leaves when it’s ready. However, you can increase that to about 16 leaves per plant by using a Plant Growth Regulator (PGR). PGR should always be used in place of conventional fertilizer. For the manufacture of coca, it is far more effective.
