Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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Tears of the Kingdom allows players to grow and harvest their own crops in Hateno Village. This can potentially cut back on farming certain vegetables, fruits, etc. In the wild or buying them from stores. Fortunately, gardening in-game is as easy as speaking to the right person and selecting what to grow.

There's a NPC named Uma at the fields to the left of the Hateno School in Tears of the Kingdom. Speaking to her after the completion of two particular side quests will unlock the side quest "Uma's Garden." Once "Uma's Garden" is marked complete, players can grow crops whenever they desire.

How to Unlock "Uma's Garden" Side Quest

Although Uma can be spoken on players' first visit to Hateno Village, she'll mention that the fields aren't ready to start growing crops yet. To speed up this process, players are going to need to assist Symin at the Hateno School (3365, -1985, 0129) and complete the side quests:

Teach Me A Lesson I
Teach Me A Lesson II

Talking to Symin while class is in session (wait until noon) will unlock the side quest "Teach Me A Lesson I." To complete this, players are going to need to take a picture of the tapestry about The Calamity in Impa's house:

Warp to Kakariko Village.
Go to the second floor of Impa's House and look to the left side of the room.
Make sure the camera lens captures the entire tapestry.
With the picture taken, return to the Hateno School during class, and show Symin the photo. As a reward, he'll give Link x10 Hylian Rice.

If players do not have the Camera, then they're going to need to speak to Josha at Lookout Landing and complete the side quest "Camera Work in the Depths."

Talking to Symin after complete "Teach Me A Lesson I" will unlock "Teach Me A Lesson II." Remember: Link needs to confront him during class. He won't receive the second side quest in Symin's off-hours. For this lesson, players are going to need to cook up Monster Curry. This can be made by cooking the following ingredients together:

Goron Spice (found in Goron City's general store)
Monster Extract (Tarrey Town)
Hylian Rice (use the rice from "Teach Me A Lesson I" or buy some from the Hateno Village store)

Cook up the Monster Curry and then give it to Symin during his cooking lesson. This will finally allow Link to use the Hateno School gardens.

How to Complete "Uma's Garden" Side Quest

"Uma's Garden" is a tutorial mode for the garden in Tears of the Kingdom. Players can find Uma at the fields down the hill next to the school (3342, -2030, 0117) and get the side quest. From here, Uma will list off the types of crops she can grow:

* Choosing to plant a Hearty Radish or an Endura Carrot will yield fewer results.

Players will need at least one vegetable/fruit/grain in their inventory to grow them in the fields. Whatever's chosen will be used up, so players will want to make sure to have more than one in the inventory if they're saving up on certain food.

Uma will warn Link that simply resting at an inn isn't enough for the crops to grow. In fact, crops take two in-game days to grow, which is equivalent to one hour in real time. Players will also need to leave Hateno Village at least once. So, they can spend an hour doing other quests, killing monsters, whatever they want. After two in-game days pass, feel free to warp back to Hateno Village and check in on the garden.

Once the crops grow in, the "Uma's Garden" side quest will be marked complete. Link can then start collecting whatever he planted for the side quest. If players want to change the crop, then they should speak to Uma and have her start over. This will get rid of the previous crop, so think carefully before making the decision.

If players decide to grow Tabantha Wheat or Hylian Rice, then they'll need to cut the crops before they can collect anything.

What Should You Grow?

Players are free to choose whatever they want to grow. If they're worried about fewer results, then they should avoid planting Hearty Radish or Endura Carrot. However, given the rarity of Hearty Radishes, the lower growth rate may be worth the sacrifice.

While it can be farmed from the grass near Lurelin Village or bought from several stores, planting Hylian Rice is one recommendation. Hylian Rice is required for the "Lurelin Village Restoration Project" side quest, and there are tons of recipes that require this ingredient, too.
If players intend on having Malanya upgrade their horses in Akkala, then they'll want to plant Swift Carrot (or Endura Carrot ), Hylian Rice, or Tabantha Wheat.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is available for Nintendo Switch.