Farming Toils

My tartpepper plants... They're all gone.

Yeah. And you are...?

Ah, I remember. You're the Endministrator of Endfield Industries.

Well, my situation ... is pretty obvious. It's my fault, really. I should have taken the seeds with me...

I didn't expect the LBs to raid a backwater place like this. They took all the crops *and* the seeds.

Yeah. We can gather some to meet our most urgent needs...

But tartpepper plants aren't easy to find in the wilderness. I know a few bushes grow on the cliffs on the other side. Getting there won't be easy, though.

Counting on you, Endmin.

They're also key crops for our ongoing plant improvement research...

Shoo. Go away. I'm busy. Got no time to talk.

Oh. You know me. Have I taken anything from you?

Seeds to sell? Sure ... but no haggling. Seed gathering is no easy work, you know.

Here. Take a look at my collection.

That's right. Nobody on Talos-II knows more about botanicals than me.

You'd rather believe in scientists wearing silly white drapes? Did those eggheads ever explore the wildlands? Did they collect any samples from places blanketed by the Blight?

Plants are going extinct with every passing day but those eggsperts would rather work on their senseless lab projects.

But I, Wellmorin, will build Talos-II's most complete seed bank!

I'm looking for seeds. I found many plants that only grow in Valley IV and I intend to add them to the seed bank.

Luckily, I met a few pipefaces who are willing to part with some of the good stuff. Or I wouldn't be able to collect everything on my own.

Right, right. Yeah, them.

And what do you mean steal? They're LBs!

My time is valuable! Consultation isn't free!

What is it? My time is precious. I don't intend to waste it on meaningless chit-chat.

Seeds to sell? Sure ... but no haggling. Seed gathering is no easy work, you know.

Here. Take a look at my collection.

My time is valuable! Consultation isn't free!

Great, you got the seeds! Our first step is to use crafting and make growing plots with them.

Wanna give this a shot?

You'll need some carbon in addition to the seeds. I got some right here. Take them.

We now have a Tartpepper Plot.

Perform the next step at the Eco-Farm. Go on, try it out!

Nicely done. You're really getting the hang of it.

Raising a crop requires some tender loving care. But when harvest time comes, you'll realize that everything is really worth its while.

You mean those things Endfield has been testing? I've seen them a few times. They're impressive.

You can always return to the Eco-Farm to grow any crop you like. Just make sure you got the seeds.

Hah. That's true. The most cost-effective way is to save some of the gathered plants and use your AIC seed-picking units to make your own seeds.

But plants aren't so easily tamed. I reckon some crops can only thrive in natural environments for now.

You're back. Gathered any tartpeppers so far?

Thank you! I'll deliver this batch first for our most urgent needs...

But we can't keep exploring and foraging for tartpeppers forever. We must get some seeds and start growing a new crop of tartpepper plants.

Really appreciate this, Endmin. You're a lifesaver.

While I was in the evacuation shelters, I met a self-proclaimed botanist named Wellmorin.

He was rather eccentric and didn't look like a local to me, but he also mentioned that he was creating a seed bank. The man might have some rare plant seeds to sell.

He should be near the Infra-Station. I think he's out there collecting plant samples.

In any case, meet me at the Eco-Farm entrance once you've found the seeds.