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How to Make Crop-Matron in Minecraft

Crop-Matron — Minecraft block

Crop-Matron

The Crop-Matron is an Industrial Craft 2 machine that automatically applies water, Fertilizer, and Weed Ex to crops in a 9×9×3 area.

Block ID ic2:cropmatron
Mod Industrial Craft 2
Game versions
1.12.2 1.11.2 1.11 1.10.2 1.10 1.9.4 1.8.9 1.7.10

Description

The Crop-Matron is a tier 1 machine from Industrial Craft 2 that monitors every crop in a 9×9×3 area and automatically applies Fertilizer, Weed Ex, and water as needed. The Crop-Matron's working volume is a 4-block radius with up to one block of height difference, so a centered 9×9 plot fills the range exactly. Power needs stay modest: the Crop-Matron accepts a maximum of 32 EU/t and uses 1 EU/t. Water is refilled with Fluid Cells or pumped directly into the machine.

Crafting one Crop-Matron takes two Circuits, one Chest, one Machine Block, two Fluid Cells, and three Crop Sticks in a shaped recipe. Weed Ex deserves restraint: overuse affects crops negatively. Tilled dirt still requires a nearby water block to stay hydrated, because the Crop-Matron waters only the crop, not the soil. The Crop-Matron takes over routine watering and fertilizing on crop plots.

Block properties

Item ID ic2:cropmatron
/give command /give @p ic2:cropmatron
Stackable Yes (64)

Guide

How to Set Up the Crop-Matron in Industrial Craft 2

  1. 1

    Craft the machine

    Combine two Circuits, one Chest, one Machine Block, two Fluid Cells, and three Crop Sticks in a shaped recipe to produce one Crop-Matron.

  2. 2

    Center the Crop-Matron on the plot

    Set the Crop-Matron in the middle of a 9×9 crop plot so the 9×9×3 monitoring area reaches every crop.

  3. 3

    Connect tier 1 power

    Power the Crop-Matron with at most 32 EU/t; consumption is 1 EU/t.

  4. 4

    Add water

    Fill the Crop-Matron with water using Fluid Cells or pump water in directly.

  5. 5

    Keep supplies stocked

    Maintain Fertilizer and Weed Ex supplies so the Crop-Matron can apply both automatically as needed.

Experimental-branch machine

The Crop-Matron belongs to the Experimental branch of Industrial Craft 2; the Classic branch of the mod does not include the machine.

How to craft this block

Ingredients: Electronic Circuit Electronic Circuit x2 Chest Chest x1 Universal Fluid Cell Universal Fluid Cell x2 Machine Block Machine Block x1 Crop Stick Crop Stick x3
Crafting
Electronic Circuit Chest Electronic Circuit Universal Fluid Cell Machine Block Universal Fluid Cell Crop Stick Crop Stick Crop Stick
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Frequently asked questions

How does water get into the Crop-Matron?

Water is added with Fluid Cells or pumped directly into the machine. The Crop-Matron then waters crops automatically as needed.

Does the Crop-Matron keep farmland hydrated?

No. The Crop-Matron waters only the crop, not the soil, so tilled dirt still requires a nearby water block to stay hydrated.

Is manual crop care better than the Crop-Matron?

Manual fertilizing and watering are more efficient than the Crop-Matron. The Crop-Matron wins on convenience by caring for crops without the player.

Which tool is listed for the Crop-Matron?

The Wrench is the listed tool for the Crop-Matron.

How many Crop-Matrons fit in one stack?

The Crop-Matron stacks up to 64 items in a single inventory slot.