If you’re looking to turn your operation into a hands-free production line, from seed to shelf, you’re in the right place. In this walkthrough, I’ll show you how we built a fully automated weed setup, covering every step from growing and harvesting to mixing and packaging. While this kind of setup is usually better suited for high-tier products, we went all-in on weed just for the fun of it. So whether you’re optimizing for efficiency or just want to watch your farm run like clockwork, let’s dive into the process and get your factory rolling.
How to Make Your Weed Factory Automatic
Starting with the growing and harvesting phase, you only need one botanist to manage the crops, as long as you’re strategic. Each botanist can manage up to eight buckets, so plan your layout accordingly, too few or too many buckets will mess with efficiency. Make sure there’s a bit of space around each bucket or the workers might glitch out. If that happens, just pick up the item they’re working on or give them a little knock, they’ll usually reset. Once you assign the botanist to manage each pot, they’ll take care of the soil, watering, and planting for you.
Setting Up Supplies and Workflow
You’ll also need to ensure their supplies are set up properly. You can assign different racks for seeds and soil to avoid one running out too fast. While better soil types can save a little time, the basic stuff works just fine. Also, don’t forget to assign a bed to each worker.
After the botanist has been assigned, you’ll also want to set a destination for each pot, this tells the workers where to send harvested plants. Without it, they won’t harvest anything. All of our harvested buds go straight to designated shelves for easy pickup.
The Mixing Phase
Next, we move into the mixing phase, which is a bit more involved. Each chemist can manage up to three mixing stations. Depending on the strain you’re producing, you’ll need one station for each ingredient. For example, we’re currently making a mix called “Sweet Stink” that uses seven ingredients, so we’ve got seven benches and shelves set up. I don’t recommend doing it this big unless you’ve got extra cash and patience, it’s a slow return. But it’s not a loss, just a longer grind, especially if you’re relying on dealers to move the product.
Logistics
Now for the logistics, this is where handlers come in. Handlers transport ingredients between shelves and mixing benches. You’ll need to assign specific routes for each one. For example, one handler might move weed from the storage shelf to the first mixing station, then carry other ingredients like paracetamol, coke, and batteries to the appropriate stations in sequence. This keeps your production line moving smoothly, like a conveyor belt. After that, chemists mix each ingredient and pass it along the chain until your final product is created.
Packaging
Finally, we’ve got the packaging phase. This part is simpler but sometimes frustrating if your worker gets stuck or doesn’t follow orders. The packer moves the finished product from the shelf to the packing station, and you’ll also need to give them a task to keep jars stocked.
If the worker isn’t doing their job, try resetting their orders, they might be overloaded. Once everything’s flowing properly, the packer will prepare the product, and it’ll go to the final storage rack, ready for sale. And that’s pretty much the whole process, once it’s set up, it practically runs itself.
