Introduction
In Township, crops are not just ingredients — they are one of the most reliable ways to earn steady XP and coins.
While crops alone do not give the highest XP in the game, efficient crop rotation ensures your fields are always productive, supports orders, and feeds high-XP production chains.
This guide explains the best crop rotation schedule for Android players who want to level up faster and earn more coins without wasting field time.
How Crop Rotation Works in Township
Crop rotation means choosing what to plant based on how often you log in, rather than planting the same crops repeatedly.
Key principles:
- Short crops = frequent harvests = steady XP
- Long crops = passive progress while offline
- Balanced rotation = crops ready exactly when you return
- Crops support factories, orders, trains, planes, and helicopters
The goal is zero idle fields and no crop shortages.
Core Crop Categories by Grow Time
Short Crops (2–10 minutes)
Best for active play and frequent XP gains.
- Wheat
- Corn
- Carrot
Medium Crops (20–90 minutes)
Best for balanced play sessions.
- Sugarcane
- Cotton
- Rice
- Peppers
- Tomato
Long Crops (6–15 hours)
Best for offline and overnight farming.
- Strawberry
- Cocoa
- Tea
- Rubber
- Silk
- Apples
Best Daily Crop Rotation Schedule
Rotation 1: Active Play (Frequent Logins)
Best if you log in every 5–15 minutes
What to plant
- Wheat
- Corn
- Carrot
Why it works
- Very fast harvests
- Frequent XP from harvesting
- Supports animal feed and basic production
Tip Harvest, replant immediately, and repeat. This is the best way to generate constant XP during active sessions.
Rotation 2: Standard Play (Hourly Logins)
Best if you log in every 30–90 minutes
What to plant
- Sugarcane
- Cotton
- Rice
- Peppers
- Tomatoes
Why it works
- Crops finish as you return
- Feeds mid-game factories
- Supports helicopter and train orders
This rotation balances XP, coins, and production efficiency.
Rotation 3: Long Breaks / Overnight
Best if you will be offline for several hours
What to plant
- Strawberries
- Cocoa
- Tea
- Rubber
- Silk
Why it works
- No wasted grow time
- Crops ready when you return
- Supports high-value goods and airplane orders
Always plant long crops before logging out for the night.
Optimized Mixed Rotation (Best Overall Strategy)
If you have many fields, divide them:
- 40% short crops (Wheat, Corn, Carrot)
- 40% medium crops (Sugarcane, Cotton, Rice)
- 20% long crops (Strawberry, Cocoa, Tea)
This ensures:
- Constant XP trickle
- Crops ready for all production chains
- Fewer bottlenecks for orders
Best Crops for XP vs Coins
Best for XP
- Wheat (fastest harvest cycle)
- Corn
- Carrot
XP comes from frequency, not crop value.
Best for Coins
- Strawberries
- Cocoa
- Tea
- Apples
Coins are earned when crops feed high-value goods and airplane orders.
Crop Rotation Mistakes to Avoid
- Planting long crops while actively playing
- Using only short crops and ignoring production needs
- Letting fields sit empty
- Overproducing crops with low demand
- Ignoring upcoming train or airplane orders
Advanced Tips for Faster Progress
- Check upcoming train and airplane orders before planting
- Keep silo space available for fast crops
- Use short crops to recover XP after expansions
- Sync crop harvesting with helicopter orders for bonus coins
- Upgrade fields as soon as possible
Final Thoughts
In Township, the best crop rotation is not about one “best crop”, but about matching crop grow times to your play schedule. Players who rotate crops intelligently gain more XP over time, earn coins consistently, and avoid production slowdowns.
Smart rotation turns farming into one of the most powerful progression tools in the game.