OSRS 1-99 Farming Guide 2025: Level Fast & Make Bank

Farming in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) is like being a wizard of the soil—planting seeds, growing herbs, and raising trees to fuel skills like Herblore and Cooking. It’s a chill skill that rewards patience, strategy, and a bit of love for Gielinor’s dirt. Whether you’re a newbie digging up your first patch or a pro chasing that 99 cape, this guide’s got the latest 2025 methods, profitable crops, and tips to make your farming runs smooth as a ranarr potion. I’ve sunk hours into this skill, and nothing beats the feeling of harvesting a full patch of snapdragons—let’s get you there!

Getting Started with Farming

Farming’s all about planting seeds, watching ‘em grow, and reaping the rewards. It’s a gathering skill that supplies you with herbs, veggies, and fruits for potions, food, or straight-up profit on the Grand Exchange. Here’s how to kick off your farming journey in 2025.

Understanding Farming Basics

Farming in OSRS is about sowing seeds in patches across Gielinor, waiting for them to grow, and harvesting the goods. Each crop has its own growth time, level requirement, and yield, so you gotta plan your runs like a pro. You’ll need tools, seeds, and a bit of patience—some crops take hours, but the XP and GP are worth it.

Accessing Farming Patches

Gielinor’s loaded with farming patches, each designed for specific crops. Here’s the main types and where to find ‘em:

Allotment Patches: For veggies like potatoes and watermelons. Check out Falador, Varrock, or Catherby.
Herb Patches: For growing herbs like ranarr and snapdragon. Find ‘em in Catherby, Ardougne, or the Farming Guild (level 45 required).
Tree Patches: For wood trees like oaks and yews. Look in Gnome Stronghold or Varrock.
Fruit Tree Patches: For fruits like apples and papayas. Catherby and Gnome Stronghold are prime spots.
Flower Patches: For flowers like marigolds, which protect crops. Falador and Taverley have these.
Special Patches: Like hops, bushes, or the 2025 crystal herb patch in Prifddinas (Song of the Elves required).

Starting Your Farming Journey

Ready to get your hands dirty? Follow these steps:

Grab Seeds: Buy from the Grand Exchange, loot monsters, or check the Farming Guild seed stall.
Get Tools: You need a spade for digging, a rake for weeding, and a seed dibber for planting. Grab ‘em from any farming shop.
Prep the Patch: Use your rake to clear weeds, then add ultracompost (trust me, it’s worth it) to boost yield and prevent disease.
Plant Seeds: Use your seed dibber to plant seeds in the patch. Make sure your Farming level matches the seed’s requirement.
Water Crops: Use a watering can for allotments and flowers to speed growth. Herbs and trees don’t need it.
Harvest: Check back when crops are grown (right-click to inspect). Harvest with your spade and replant!

Pro tip: Use a Garden Pie (+3 Farming boost) or the Farming Guild’s boosts to plant higher-level crops early. I once boosted to plant ranarrs at level 29—felt like cheating!

The Basics of Planting Seeds

Planting seeds is the heart of Farming. It’s simple but strategic—pick the right seeds, prep your patch, and watch the XP roll in.

Understanding Seed Types

OSRS has a ton of seeds, each with unique uses:

Herbs: Guam, ranarr, snapdragon—great for Herblore potions.
Vegetables: Potatoes, onions, watermelons—used in Cooking or sold for GP.
Flowers: Marigolds, rosemary—protect crops or just look pretty.
Fruit Trees: Apples, papayas—tasty and good for XP.
Wood Trees: Oaks, yews—link up with Woodcutting and Firemaking.
Special Crops: Hops, bushes, or 2025’s crystal herbs (Prifddinas only).

Steps to Plant Seeds

Here’s how to plant like a pro:

Find a patch (allotment, herb, tree, etc.).
Rake out weeds with your garden rake.
Add ultracompost—it’s like steroids for your crops.
Plant seeds with your seed dibber. Check the level requirement first!
Water allotments or flowers with a watering can.
Pay a nearby farmer to watch your trees or use Protect from Disease (new 2025 prayer) to keep crops safe.

Herbs and trees don’t need watering, but check ‘em for disease. I lost a whole patch of ranarrs once ‘cause I forgot to check—ouch!

Understanding Farming Patches

Knowing your patches is key to efficient farming runs. Here’s the 2025 scoop:

Types of Farming Patches

Patch Type	Crops	Key Locations	Notes
Allotment	Potatoes, watermelons	Falador, Catherby, Ardougne	Fast growth, good for low levels.
Herb	Ranarr, snapdragon	Catherby, Troll Stronghold, Farming Guild	High profit, needs ultracompost.
Tree	Oaks, yews	Gnome Stronghold, Varrock	Slow but high XP.
Fruit Tree	Apples, papayas	Catherby, Gnome Stronghold	Great XP, edible fruits.
Flower	Marigolds, rosemary	Falador, Taverley	Protects nearby crops.
Special	Hops, bushes, crystal herbs	Prifddinas, Hosidius	Unique crops, high rewards.

Caring for Your Crops

Keep your crops alive with these tips:

Ultracompost: Boosts yield by 30% and cuts disease risk. Craft it with dragon manure or buy from the Farming Guild.
Protect from Disease: New 2025 prayer (level 45 Prayer required) protects crops for 10 minutes.
Pay Farmers: Give nearby NPCs some GP to watch your trees or bushes. Saves time!
Check Health: Right-click patches to inspect. Healthy crops give bonus XP when harvested.

Harvesting Your Crops

Harvesting is where the magic happens—XP, loot, and that satisfying “patch cleared” sound.

When to Harvest

Crops grow in stages, taking anywhere from 20 minutes (allotments) to 16 hours (trees). Right-click to check growth—when it says “Harvest,” you’re golden. Don’t wait too long, or crops can die if diseased. I lost a papaya tree once ‘cause I was too busy killing zulrah—big regret!

Harvesting Process

Go to your patch.
Right-click and select “Harvest.”
Collect your loot—herbs, veggies, or fruits go straight to your inventory.
Clear the patch with a spade to replant.

Crop Types and Yield

Crop	Yield	XP per Harvest
Potatoes	5-10	9
Watermelons	3-8	48.5
Ranarr Weed	3-18	30.5
Snapdragon	3-18	87.5
Papaya Fruit	3-10	72

Essential Farming Tools

Your toolkit’s gotta be on point. Here’s what you need in 2025:

Seed Dibber: Plants seeds. Grab from any farming shop.
Watering Can: Waters allotments and flowers. Fill at any water source or use the Magic Watering Can (infinite uses, Fairytale I reward).
Spade: Digs patches and harvests crops. General stores got you covered.
Garden Rake: Clears weeds. Essential for prepping patches.
Bucket: Collects compost or water. Stock up—10’s a good number.
Ultracompost: Boosts yield, cuts disease. Make it or buy it.
Herb Sack: Holds 100 herbs, saves inventory space. Get from Tithe Farm.
Seed Box: Stores seeds, new in 2025 via Farming Guild rewards.
Magic Secateurs: +10% yield. Unlocked via Fairytale I.

Herbs and Their Uses

Herbs are the MVPs of Farming—great for XP and bank. Here’s the 2025 lineup:

Herb	Level	Potion	Notes
Guam Leaf	9	Attack Potion	Starter herb, cheap seeds.
Marrentill	14	Energy Potion	Good for PvP.
Ranarr Weed	32	Prayer Potion	High profit, always in demand.
Snapdragon	62	Super Restore	Big money, great XP.
Torstol	85	Super Combat	Endgame herb, huge profits.
Crystal Herb	74	Crystal Potion	New in 2025, Prifddinas only.

Grow herbs in patches like Catherby or the Farming Guild. Use ultracompost and Magic Secateurs for max yield. I made my first 10 mil farming ranarrs—nothing feels better than a full herb sack!

Leveling Up Your Farming Skill

Here’s the fastest path to 99 Farming in 2025, with new methods included:

Levels 1-15: Allotments

Start with potatoes and onions in Falador or Catherby. 10-20k XP per hour. Cheap seeds, quick growth. I used to run these while watching Netflix—easy grind.

Levels 15-32: Herbs and Allotments

Switch to guam and marrentill herbs, plus watermelons. 20-40k XP per hour. Do herb runs every 80 minutes. Bank the herbs for Herblore or sell for GP.

Levels 32-62: Herb Runs and Fruit Trees

Focus on ranarrs and apples/papayas. 40-80k XP per hour with herb runs. Pay farmers to watch fruit trees—saves time. I got hooked on papaya runs ‘cause the fruits are edible!

Levels 62-90: High-Level Herbs and Trees

Plant snapdragons, torstols, and yew trees. 80-150k XP per hour with efficient runs. Farming Guild’s your best friend here. Crystal herbs (level 74) are a new 2025 option for big XP and profit.

Levels 90-99: Endgame Farming

Go all-in on magic trees, torstols, and Farming Guild contracts. 150-250k XP per hour. Contracts give seeds and XP, making them a must. I hit 99 camping the Guild—those redwood patches are a dream.

New in 2025: Crystal Herb Farming

Unlocked via Song of the Elves, crystal herbs in Prifddinas yield 200 XP per harvest and crystal potions for Herblore. 100-150k XP per hour, plus big profits.

New in 2025: Farming Guild Events

Random events in the Farming Guild give bonus XP and rare seeds. Think Tithe Farm but with better rewards. I snagged a torstol seed from one—sold it for 500k!

Farming for Profit: Tips and Tricks

Farming’s a goldmine if you play smart. Here’s how to stack GP:

Focus on Herbs: Ranarrs, snapdragons, and torstols are cash cows. Check GE prices before planting.
Farming Contracts: Guild contracts give seeds and GP. Prioritize high-tier ones at 65+ Farming.
Use Teleports: Ardougne Cloak, Fairy Rings (code C-I-R for Catherby), or Spirit Trees save time.
Track Market Trends: Herb prices fluctuate. Buy seeds low, sell herbs high.
Ultracompost Everything: More yield = more GP. Worth the investment.

I once sold a batch of snapdragons for 2 mil after a good run—felt like a Grand Exchange tycoon!

Advanced Farming Techniques

Take your farming to the next level with these 2025 strats:

Ultracompost: 30% yield boost, less disease. Craft with dragon manure or buy from the Guild.
Farming Guild Contracts: High XP and rare seeds. Do ‘em daily!
Magic Secateurs: +10% yield, a must-have for herbs.
Farming Outfit: 2.5% XP boost. Get from Tithe Farm.
Crystal Herbs: New in 2025, high XP and profit in Prifddinas.
Guild Events: Bonus XP and loot. Check X for event schedules.

Common Farming Mistakes to Avoid

Don’t be that guy losing crops to dumb mistakes. Here’s what to watch out for:

Ignoring Crop Rotation: Mix up herbs, veggies, and trees to keep patches productive.
Forgetting to Check Patches: Diseased crops = no XP. Set timers for runs!
Skimping on Compost: Ultracompost saves crops and boosts yield. Don’t cheap out.
Wrong Tools: Always have a rake, spade, and dibber. I once forgot my dibber and cried.
Ignoring Teleports: Use Fairy Rings or Ardougne Cloak to zip between patches.
Skipping Contracts: Guild contracts are free XP and seeds. Do ‘em!

Why Farming Rocks in 2025

Farming’s the ultimate chill skill—plant, wait, profit, repeat. With new crystal herbs, Guild events, and the Farming Outfit, 2025’s the best time to grind to 99. Whether you’re banking torstols or just growing potatoes for fun, this skill’s got something for everyone. So grab your spade, hit up the Farming Guild, and let’s grow some riches! Happy farming, and may your patches never die!