Compare Farming training methods
Calculate XP and yields for tree runs, herb patches, allotments, and special crops. Plan your daily Farming run for maximum XP and GP per hour. Updated 2026.
Time estimates assume ~1,000 actions per hour of focused gameplay. Your actual rate varies with attention, latency, and banking. Use the time column as a comparative guide rather than an exact prediction.
Level | Item | Actions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 134 | 97,272 | 202.7d | |
| 3 | 666 | 19,572 | 40.8d | |
| 3 | 141.5 | 92,117 | 191.9d | |
| 3 | 178.9 | 72,859 | 151.8d | |
| 4 | 149 | 87,480 | 182.3d | |
| 5 | 156.5 | 83,288 | 173.5d | |
| 7 | 171 | 76,225 | 158.8d | |
| 9 | 86 | 151,564 | 315.8d | |
| 10 | 138.5 | 94,112 | 196.1d | |
| 11 | 78.5 | 166,044 | 345.9d | |
| 12 | 208.5 | 62,516 | 130.2d | |
| 13 | 216 | 60,345 | 125.7d | |
| 14 | 103.5 | 125,937 | 262.4d | |
| 15 | 481.3 | 27,082 | 56.4d | |
| 16 | 238.5 | 54,652 | 113.9d | |
| 19 | 124 | 105,117 | 219.0d | |
| 20 | 283 | 46,059 | 96.0d | |
| 21 | 290.5 | 44,869 | 93.5d | |
| 22 | 218.5 | 59,655 | 124.3d | |
| 23 | 523 | 24,923 | 51.9d | |
| 24 | 130.5 | 99,881 | 208.1d | |
| 25 | 367 | 35,517 | 74.0d | |
| 26 | 1,701.5 | 7,661 | 16.0d | |
| 26 | 165.5 | 78,758 | 164.1d | |
| 27 | 1,272.5 | 10,244 | 21.3d |
When choosing between methods, weigh time investment against cost or profit. For gathering skills, profitable methods take longer but offset supply costs. For buyable skills like Prayer or Construction, faster methods cost more GP per XP - match your choice to your budget.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use these answers to choose a route that matches your budget, risk tolerance, and session style before buying supplies.
01What is the fastest way to train Farming in OSRS?
The fastest Farming training method is planting Magic trees at level 75+ combined with Calquat trees, Palm trees, and other high-XP crops, which can provide 500K-800K XP per day in just 30-60 minutes of active time. Tithe Farm at level 34+ offers 100K XP per hour of active gameplay. For maximum efficiency, do tree runs twice daily (Magic/Palm/Calquat), herb runs every 80 minutes, and seaweed/cactus runs. Farming is time-gated, so consistency matters more than active hours.
02What are farming runs and how do they work?
Farming runs involve visiting multiple farming patches across RuneScape to plant, check, and harvest crops. A typical herb run takes 5-10 minutes visiting all 9 herb patches and can be done every 80 minutes. Tree runs take 10-15 minutes and are typically done once or twice daily. The key is using teleports (POH portals, fairy rings, spirit trees) to minimize travel time. Farming is the most time-efficient skill per hour played, as crops grow while you do other activities.
03Can you make money training Farming?
Yes, Farming is extremely profitable! Ranarr herb runs at 32+ provide 200K-400K GP per run (5-10 minutes). Snapdragon herbs at 62+ offer 300K-500K GP per run. Hespori runs (65+) give 100K-200K GP per kill. Giant seaweed farming provides passive profit. Even Magic tree runs, while expensive to plant, can profit if using ultracompost. Most players make 2-5M GP daily from herb runs alone. Farming generates profit while training, unlike most skills.
04What is the Tithe Farm and should I do it?
Tithe Farm is a Farming minigame at the Farming Guild (Hosidius) requiring 34+ Farming. You plant and harvest crops against a timer, earning points for rewards including the Farmer's outfit (2.5% XP boost), auto-weed, seed box, and herb sack. It provides 100K Farming XP per hour, making it active alternative to waiting for crops to grow. Most players do Tithe Farm to obtain the Farmer's outfit (15-20 hours), then return to normal farming methods as tree/herb runs are more time-efficient.
05What Farming level do I need for important crops?
Key Farming levels: Ranarr herbs (32) for profit, Toadflax (38), Avantoe (50), Kwuarm (56), Snapdragon (62) for best herb profit, Mahogany trees (55), Magic trees (75) for best tree XP, Palm trees (68) for fruit tree XP, Calquat trees (72), Hespori (65) for weekly boss, and Redwoods (90) for ultimate tree XP. Level 32 for Ranarrs is crucial for profitable herb runs. Level 75 for Magic trees is a major milestone for fast XP.
06How do I protect my crops from disease?
Protect crops using: Ultracompost (provides 80% disease protection and increases yield), paying farmers to watch crops (guarantees no disease but costs GP), farming the Hespori for Bottomless compost bucket, or using the Resurrect Crops spell (78 Magic, Arceuus spellbook). Ultracompost is the most cost-effective method and essential for profitable farming. Some patches like Farming Guild have reduced disease rates. Wearing the full Farmer's outfit also reduces disease slightly. Never farm without at least supercompost.
07How long does it take to get 99 Farming?
Getting 99 Farming takes 3-6 months with daily tree runs and herb runs, requiring only 30-90 minutes of active gameplay per day. Doing Magic trees twice daily provides 500K-800K XP daily (13M XP needed). With consistent herb runs (Ranarr/Snapdragon), you can profit 2-5M GP daily while training. Farming is unique as it's time-gated rather than hours-played based. Active hours to 99: approximately 100-150 hours spread over months. Most players consider it one of the easiest and most profitable 99s.
08What changed for Coral and Seed Vault in September 2026?
2 Sept 2026: Coral harvest lives 4->6, frag chance from Thieving chests 1/15->1/20, yield up at low Farming and down at high Farming. Seed Vault supports inventory locking (protect slots when depositing). Track patch timers with Farming Timers; coral runs pair with herb/tree runs.