1-99 Farming Training Guide OSRS

By Expos.GG Team · 2026-01-29

Master Farming from 1 to 99 with tree runs, herb runs, and efficient patch management. Complete guide to passive XP gains.

Overview

Farming is one of the most profitable and passive skills in OSRS. Train it through periodic farming runs while doing other activities. This guide covers every method from tree runs to tithe farm.

Why Train Farming?

- Passive training (runs take 5-10 minutes) - Excellent money from herb runs - Required for many quests - Unlocks valuable content like farming contracts

Understanding Farming

Growth Mechanics - Crops grow in cycles (5-80+ minutes depending on type) - Disease can kill crops (use ultracompost/protections) - Yield increases with Farming level

Essential Equipment - Magic secateurs (+10% yield) - Graceful outfit (for running) - Seed dibber, spade, rake

Training Methods

Levels 1-15: Allotments & Bagged Plants

Complete quests for early levels: - Fairy Tale Part I: 3,500 XP - Forgettable Tale: 5,000 XP - Garden of Tranquility: 5,000 XP

Or plant potatoes and onions at allotments.

Levels 15-30: Oak Trees

Plant oak trees at tree patches: - Falador Park - Varrock Castle - Lumbridge - Gnome Stronghold - Tree Gnome Village

XP per tree: 467 XP (plant) + 1,386 XP (check) Growth time: 200 minutes

Levels 30-45: Willow Trees

Continue tree runs with willows. - XP per tree: 1,456 + 2,114 XP - Growth time: 280 minutes - Protection: 1 basket of apples

Levels 45-60: Maple Trees

Maple trees provide good XP for the cost. - XP per tree: 3,404 + 3,852 XP - Growth time: 320 minutes

Levels 60-75: Fruit Trees & Papayas

Add fruit tree patches for more XP: - Papaya trees at level 57 - 6 fruit tree patches available - Papaya XP: 6,146 + 6,380 XP per tree

Levels 75-85: Palm Trees & Calquat

- Palm trees at fruit patches - Calquat tree at Tai Bwo Wannai - Palm XP: 10,150 + 10,509 XP per tree - Calquat XP: 12,096 + 12,516 XP

Levels 85-99: Magic Trees & Spirit Trees

- Magic trees for maximum XP - Spirit trees at dedicated patches - Magic tree XP: 13,768 + 13,913 XP

Alternative Methods

Tithe Farm (Hosidius)

Active training method: - XP/Hour: 90-120k - Requirements: 34 Farming, 100% Hosidius favour - Rewards include seed box, herb sack

Contracts (Farming Guild)

- Complete contracts for seed packs - Great source of tree/herb seeds - Available from level 45+

Hespori

- Plant every 22-32 hours - Good XP and rare seeds - Requires level 65

Optimal Daily Routine

1. Morning: Check/plant trees 2. Every 80 minutes: Herb runs 3. Every 50 minutes: Bird house runs (Hunter + seeds) 4. Daily: Calquat tree, Hespori

Patch Locations

Regular Trees (5 patches) 1. Lumbridge Castle 2. Varrock Castle 3. Falador Park 4. Taverly 5. Gnome Stronghold

Fruit Trees (6 patches) 1. Gnome Stronghold 2. Tree Gnome Village 3. Brimhaven 4. Catherby 5. Lletya 6. Farming Guild

Time to 99

| Method | Estimated Time | |--------|----------------| | Trees only | 4-6 months | | Trees + Tithe | 2-3 months | | Maximum efficiency | 1-2 months |

Cost Considerations

Tree runs cost 100-200k per day but provide massive XP. Budget-conscious players can use: - Lower tier trees - Protecting with payment - Farming contracts for seeds

Tips

1. Always use ultracompost - More yield, less disease 2. Attas seed - Increases herb yield 3. Farming cape - 5% yield boost at patch 4. Complete diaries - Various farming perks

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