Algae
Solarpunk Algae guide: what it does, when to prioritize it, related crops and seeds links, and practical player advice.
Algae is a Solarpunk crop or seed. Lake resource also tied to the algae drone research.
Quick Answer
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Category | Crops and Seeds |
| Player use | Lake resource also tied to the algae drone research. |
| Best check | Compare it with water access, seed supply, cooking demand, and animal-care demand. |
Decoded Gameplay Stats
| Stat | Value | Decoded Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Max stack size | 32 | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
| Recycler value | 1 (Recycler return) | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
| Item type | Resources | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
Used In Crafting
| Recipe | Station | Ingredient Need |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit Board | Advanced Crafting Table | 10 Algae |
Used In Research
| Research | Cost Share | Unlocks |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Research Tier 4 | 1 Algae | Circuit Board |
When To Care
Care about Algae when its downstream system is active: materials, automation, or animal products. It is more useful with a clear storage destination than mixed into crop overflow.
Practical Use
Algae should be planted or collected around a short water route. Keep seed stock separate from cooking ingredients, because one accidental cooking session can consume the crop base that was supposed to expand the field.
Related Strategy
For crop planning, expand only when water and harvesting time are already comfortable. A small field that gets watered every day beats a large field that stalls because the route is annoying.
Common Mistakes
- Do not expand Algae planting faster than your watering route can support.
- Do not mix seed stock with cooking ingredients; keep a reserve so one meal-prep pass cannot wipe out future planting.
- Do not ignore weather. Rain helps, but storm protection and harvest timing matter once a crop is valuable.
Related
Crops And Seeds, Farming Water And Weather, Farming And Weather, Food And Drink